What are the responsibilities and job description for the Youth Development Professional position at Girls Clubs of Benton and Franklin Counties?
ORGANIZATION DESCRIPTION
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Benton and Franklin Counties is committed to empowering
all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as
productive, caring, responsible citizens. Consistent with our values of Respect,
Integrity, Stewardship, and Passion for Youth; we provide a broad range of programs
and activities focused on our priority outcomes of Academic Success, Healthy
Lifestyles, and Good Character and Citizenship. Boys & Girls Clubs of Benton and
Franklin Counties began in 1995 and now serves over 2200 club members each year
at multiple club locations. The Club is currently working with community partners to
establish additional club sites in underserved communities.
POSITION SUMMARY
Under the supervision of the Branch Director and Program Director, Youth
Development Professionals are responsible for creating a safe, fun, nurturing
environment for all youth. Assistant Youth Development Professionals will support
room leads with programming consistent with our three priority outcomes of
Academic Success, Healthy Lifestyles, and Good Character & Citizenship.
Youth Development Professionals should enjoy working with youth, and create an
environment that is safe and fun while helping members build confidence and skills.
Youth Development Professionals foster positive relationships with children, families,
staff, and community members.
QUALIFICATIONS
- 18 years of age or older.
- Ability to remain poised, positive, and energetic in a busy work environment.
- Ability to plan and manage multiple tasks and to develop solutions to problems
with limited supervision.
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Previous experience working with youth preferred.
SUPERVISOR
Prosser Branch
Director
STATUS
Part-time, hourly
After school hours
STARTING SALARY
RANGE
$16.75-$21.38
DOQ/DOE/Hour
$.50/hr additional pay
for bi-lingual staff
(assessment required)
- Bi-lingual preferred.
- Ability to remain poised, positive, and energetic in a busy work environment.
- Be able to lift 40lbs
JOB FUNCTIONS
- Assist room leads with programming consistent with our three priority
outcomes of Academic Success, Healthy Lifestyles, and Good Character &
Citizenship.
- Create a program setting that ensures the health and safety of members.
- Promote and market programs to club members.
- Contributes to the creation of the Club’s overall climate for youth
development and success.
- Help to manage program supplies and equipment.
- Instill the value of stewardship and work to maintain upkeep of equipment.
- Help to organize activities and events to show case or highlight members.
- Help to maintain organization and cleanliness of building.
- Other duties as assigned.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Please submit a cover letter and resume to heather.robertson@greatclubs.org.
Position will close as filled.
Boys & Girls Clubs of Benton and Franklin Counties is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Salary : $50