Floater Program Specialist

Description

Job Title: Floater 

Salary: $16 per hour

Hours: up to 25 hours per week; non-exempt 

Benefits: 401K Plan, Employee Assistance Program, and more

Reports To: Vice President of Club Services

Location: St. Lucie County

As a Floating Program Specialist, you will be responsible for providing support to various location within our organization in St. Lucie County. You will fill in temporary gaps in our workforce, and ensure smooth program operations while providing direct service to our youth club members through activities based on Academic Success, Good Character, and Healthy Lifestyles. 

This position requires flexibility, adaptability, and a willingness to work in different club locations in the Port St. Lucie and Fort Pierce areas as needed. The ideal candidate will be able to adapt to different environments and tasks with ease. 

1. DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

The duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

· Provide support to various locations as needed

· Assist in program planning, implementation, and evaluation

· Collaborate with program staff to ensure program goals are being met

· Maintain accurate records and reports for each program worked on

· Ensure compliance with program policies and procedures

· Attend program meetings, trainings, and events as required

· create a safe environment through positive guidance and discipline

· carefully plan and implement program activities that promote fun, supportive relationships, opportunities and expectations, and recognition

· ensure a well-rounded and enriching experience for all club members

· Adopt the Formula for Impact and ensure that the Club is reaching the kids who need us the most, providing them with an outcome-driven Club experience that results in academic success, healthier lifestyles, and better character and citizenship for our club members

· Effectively implement and administer Club programs, activities, and services that prepare youth for 

success and create a club environment that facilitates the achievement of Youth Development  Outcomes

• Provide      effective club supervision to promote and stimulate program participation among      the club members

2. OTHER DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

· Act as a role model and guide all club members

· Monitor and evaluate programs, services, and activities to ensure the safety of members, the quality in the programs, and the appearance of the Club at all times

· Provide data collection and recording for program curriculum as needed

· Maintains close, daily contact with Club staff, including volunteers, members, and supervisors to receive and/or provide information, discuss issues, explain guidelines, and instructions

· Maintain contact with external community groups, schools, members parents, and others to assist in resolving problems as needed

· Actively participate in mandatory Club training and All Staff meetings

· Occasionally may be required to work special events promoted by the organization

· Support other projects as needed

· Completes any additional assignments as requested by the management staff

3. QUALIFICATIONS

BACKGROUND SCREENING

· Must submit to and pass Level 2 background screening through the Florida Department of Children & Families.

· Must pass pre-employment drug test 

Certifications 

· Current CPR/First Aid certification preferred.

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE 

· Previous work experience with youth, preferably in an after-school or summer enrichment program.

SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE

· Report to scheduled shift consistently and on time.

· Follow policies, procedures, and rules of the organization.

· Serve as a role model and demonstrate, encourage, and offer direction in fairness, consistency, attentiveness, ability to work with others, appropriate dress and appearance, and effective conflict resolution

· Treat all club members, parents/guardians, co-workers, supervisors, and people in the community with respect and dignity.

· Maintain confidentiality of those we serve.

· Communicate to immediate supervisor any pertinent contact from family, school, or significant others.

· Follow policies and procedures in responding to emergencies and/or safety issues.

· Promote and participate in open and effective communication and support with the team.

· Maintain high program standards.

Travel

Some travel may be required for training and/or other business purposes.

4. Working conditions

Our offices, neighborhood-based clubhouses, and school-based clubs are strategically located in areas of St. Lucie County where youth need us most. Based on the organization's needs, the flexibility to work different schedules and work in different locations in St. Lucie County is required due to changing business demands. Boys & Girls Clubs of St. Lucie is an equal opportunity employer and a smoke, drug, and alcohol-free workplace.

5. PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

· The usual and customary methods of performing the job’s functions require the following demands: some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling, stooping/kneeling, reaching with hands and arms, and finger dexterity. 

· This position requires extended talking, listening, sitting, walking, and standing; computer viewing, and keyboard entry. Regularly lifting up to 25 pounds. 

· Daily operation of personal motor vehicles relevant to carrying out job duties is required for this position. 

· Ability to think strategically and ability to sit for more than four hours per day.

Other

Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time with or without notice.

Salary : $16