What are the responsibilities and job description for the Teen REACH Youth Development Specialist (YDS) position at Lawrence County Health Department?
Teen REACH
Youth Development Specialist
Position Description:
The Youth Development Specialist works closely with the Teen REACH Coordinator to implement daily program activities.
Essential functions of the position are:
- Maintain close, daily contact with Teen REACH participants;
- Receive and provide information, discuss issues, explain expectations;
- Provide direct instruction and implementation of program activities;
- Interact with volunteers and community partners in a professional manner;
- Implement youth development programs in assigned areas;
- Ensure that all programs and activities occur daily as scheduled;
- Follow and assist with daily and weekly cleaning schedule;
- Assist in maintaining a clean, neat and properly equipped program area;
- Other duties as assigned by Program Coordinator.
Qualifications, Skills, Knowledge Required:
- Requires excellent time management and organizational skills;
- Experience working with children;
- Ability to motivate youth and manage behaviors;
- Ability to organize and supervise staff and program participants in a safe environment;
- Ability to interact with the Administrator, Administration, boards, public and staff in an efficient, friendly, cooperative, confidential and professional manner and to ensure great customer service is provided to everyone at all times.
Reports to: Teen REACH Coordinator
LCHD is an EOE
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: From $15.00 per hour
Expected hours: 20 per week
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $15
