What are the responsibilities and job description for the Youth Development Support - River Valley position at Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Ohio?
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The mission of Boys & Girls Clubs of Central (BGCCO) is to enable young people to reach their full potential. Our vision is for all young people regardless of their zip code or circumstances to have the opportunity to achieve a great future.
Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Ohio, an Affiliate of Boys & Girls Clubs of America, empowers the young people who need us most to reach their full potential as productive, caring, and responsible citizens by providing high-quality and impactful out-of-school time programming for youth in grades K-12. BGCCO serves 4,000 youth per year throughout Central Ohio.
Position Summary
Youth Development Support role will provide assistant to a Youth Development Professional to deliver programing to members delivering a high-quality experience that supports their current and long-term success. Staff utilize our five key elements for positive youth development, based on research that studied many Clubs’ best practices:
- Create a safe, positive environment
- Generate fun and foster a sense of belonging
- Encourage supportive relationships with peers and adults
- Provide opportunities and set expectations
- Offer recognition to positive behavior
Essential Job Function & Responsibilities:
- Provide support to programs, members (K-8th grade), and club staff through activities and services that are essential for preparing youth members for success through organizational awareness, systemic and innovative thinking.
- Gain the experience to support a positive youth experience through relationship building, providing recognition, leading by example, and listening, while serving as a positive role model.
- Under the supervisor of a club leader gain the basic skills and understanding of what is required to work with youth and implement quality programs in a safe environment.
- Learn the skills and competencies needed to become a mentor.
- Engage with club members to provide an exceptional experience.
- Gain knowledge on how to model and encourage positive behavior and interactions between members.
- Assist with special events (field trips, club special guest etc.).
- Assist with keeping the club organized and clean, arranging rooms, common areas etc.
Professional Development Opportunities:
- Learn and apply principles for basic youth supervision.
- Learn about how to recognize child abuse and reporting.
- Understanding youth worker rights.
- Learn and follow club safety policies and procedures (Code of Conduct, Health & Safety Hazards, Emergency Operation Plans & Drills, Sanitation and Facility Safety).
- Identifying cyber security.
- Understanding sexual harassment.
- Injury/Accident reporting forms
- Behavioral Expectations
- Social Media and Internet Safety
Minimum Qualifications:
- High School Student, minimum 16 years of age.
- Strong work ethic, positive personality, and attitude.
- Ability to be on-time and reliable for each scheduled shift, always clock in and out before and after each shift.
- Must be able to work and multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
- Greet and interact with members each day in a positive and polite manner.
- Must submit to a background check.
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to lift objects weighing up to 20 lbs.
- Sitting (Frequently)
- Walking (Frequently)
- Kneeling, stooping, and going up and down stairs (Frequently)
Equal Employment Opportunity:
Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Ohio is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Ohio does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, national origin, physical or mental ability, status as a disabled veteran or any other classification protected by law.
DISCLAIMER:
The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this role. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individual so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his/her/them supervision.
