What are the responsibilities and job description for the Relief Youth Development Specialist position at Boys & Girls Clubs of Boston Metro Area (BGCBMA)?
Boys & Girls Clubs of Boston is hiring Youth Development Specialists on an as-needed basis, who can commit to serving our members and communities while upholding our core values. The ideal candidates love working with youth ranging between 6-18 years of age, display healthy behavior modeling, demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, and thrive in a fast-paced environment. The Youth Development Specialist will be supporting our members with remote learning, club programming, and academic enrichment activities.
This is a per diem / on-call position to be able to accept shifts at different locations as needed by Clubs and as your availability allows. BGCB's Clubs that are seeking Relief Staff are located in Roxbury, Dorchester, Mattapan, Charlestown, Chelsea, and South Boston.
Position Summary :
The Youth Development Specialist is primarily responsible for coverage support for clubs. Major responsibility is to deliver quality and developmentally appropriate programs, activities, services, and special events. This position has specific programing and operational responsibilities as assigned by the Director of Operations. Provide a safe, fun learning environment that enables a member to grow and develop into a responsible adult.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities :
- Responsible for the delivery of remote learning support for BGCB members, BGCB core programs, and activities as directed.
- Provide supervision and discipline of members participating in programs and services within the program area as well as throughout the clubhouse as deemed appropriate.
- Participate in collaborative programs and events with staff from other clubhouse departments as well as staff from other BGCB clubhouses and community organizations as appropriate.
- Secure and maintain materials, equipment and other resources belonging to the program area(s). Maintain a safe and clean program area(s).
- Participate in individual and group supervision sessions; participate in professional development opportunities as appropriate.
- Assessing our impact is critical to our work. All staff is expected to participate in various evaluation efforts throughout each program year, including the annual member survey.
- Other related duties as specified by the Director of Operations or Program Area Manager.
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