What are the responsibilities and job description for the Club Youth Development Professional position at The Salvation Army USA Southern Territory?
JobSummary:
Plans, implements, supervises membersand evaluates activities provided within a specific program area, supporting the programpriority outcome areas of Academic Success, Healthy Lifestyles, Good CharacterandCitizenship.Mayoverseespecialprogramsand/orevents(i.e.Keystone,YouthoftheYear and Awards Programs), and/or participatein the implementation of other unit activitiesas necessary. In absence of the Program Coordinator;may provide supervision oversight to other Youth Development Professionals to ensure continuity of program services at unit/branch locations. Builds and maintains a professional relationship with all programmembers and their families in order tohelp advance the mission of The Salvation Army.
The Salvation Army Mission Statement:The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivatedbytheloveofGod.ItsmissionistopreachthegospelofJesusChristandtomeethumanneeds in His name without discrimination.
EssentialFunctions:
Thisjobdescriptionshouldnotbeinterpretedasallinclusive.Itisintendedtoidentifytheessential functions and requirements of this position.The incumbent may be requested to perform job- relatedresponsibilities and tasks other than those statedin this job description.
PrepareYouthforSuccess(20%)
CreatesanenvironmentthatfacilitatestheachievementofYouthDevelopmentOutcomes:
Promotesandstimulatesprogramparticipation.
Assistswithregistrationofnewmembersandparticipatesintheircluborientationprocess.
Providesguidanceandrolemodelingtomembers.
ProgramDevelopmentandImplementation(70%)
Implementsandadministersprograms,servicesandactivitiesforprogrammembersinaneffectivemanner.May oversee special programs and services such as Youth of Year programs or Youth of the Month.
Monitorsandevaluatesprograms,services,andactivitiestoensuresafetyofmembers,qualityinprograms and appearance of the branch at all times.Prepare periodic activity reports.
Assistswithimplementationofoutreacheffortstosustainandincreaseprogrammembershipandprogram participation.
Facility&EquipmentManagement(10%)
Assistsin maintainingfacilityand equipment in good working order. Assistsinmaintainingallstorageareaskeepingthemorderlyandclean.
Reportsallrepairs,maintenance,andjanitorialneedstosupervisor.
AdditionalResponsibilities:
Mayparticipateinspecialprogramsand/orevents. Assistsin the conservation of all Salvation Armyresources.AbidesbyandenforceallSalvationArmypoliciesandprocedures.
BewillingtoassistinanywayaskedtofulfillthemissionofTheSalvationArmy.
May provide supervision oversight to other Youth Development Professionals in the absence of Program Coordinator.
OtherResponsibilities:
Performsotherrelatedworkasrequired. Performs other duties as assigned.
MaterialsandEquipment:
Computer,MicrosoftOfficeSuite,Copier,Printer,Fax,Phone,SecuritySystem,AVEquipment,and Motor Vehicles.
MINIMUMQUALIFICATIONSREQUIRED:
EducationandExperience:
HighSchoolDiplomaorG.E.D.
and
previousworkinrelatedfieldwithChildrenandYouthpreferred
and
CommitmenttoactivelyparticipateinaProfessionalDevelopmentPlanincludingLevelII&LevellIII Training which includes completion of 20 Credit Hours of program training.
Licenses&Certifications:
CPR and First Aid Certification (or ability to obtain within established timeframe)
PhysicalRequirements:
Knowledge of the principles and practices of First Aid and C.P.R and ability to ensure the safety of children.
Abilitytodealcomfortablywithstressfulsituationsandfollowemergencyprocedures.
Abilitytomulti-task,abilitytofollowinstructionsandcompletetasksinasafeandeffectivemanners. Ability to interact with co-workers and the public in a positive, professional manner.
Abilitytomeetattendancerequirements.
Abilitytoread,write,andcommunicatetheEnglishlanguageeffectively. Ability to communicate clearly both orally and in writing.
Abilitytoworkunderthepressureofdeadlinesandtimeconstraints. Ability to meet attendance requirements.
Dutiesareusuallyperformedbycombinationsofsitting,standingandwalkingonafrequentchange basis.
WorkingConditions:
Work is performed in an indoor and outdoor recreational environment where there may be physical discomforts associated with changes in weather or discomforts associated with noise, dust, dirtand the like.
All employees recognize that The Salvation Army is a church and agree that they will do nothing as an employee of The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission.
