Boys & Girls Club of Clifton · 4 months ago
Middle School Youth Development Professional
Clifton, NJ
Part-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$15.49/hr - $15.49/hrThe Boys & Girls Club of Clifton is dedicated to empowering youth through quality development programs. The Middle School Youth Development Professional is responsible for implementing after school activities that nurture the potential of Club members while serving as a role model and building meaningful relationships with them.
Civic & Social Organization
Responsibilities
Experience / or knowledge in developing and implementing programs that nurture the potential of youth
Must be able to pass a background check. Consisting of two NJDCF required checks and two organizational checks
Must be able to pass a drug/alcohol test at the employer’s request and comply with a “Drug Free” policy
Must be able to provide a valid (acceptable) identification for the completion of the employment eligibility verification information in accordance with the I-9
Flexible and able to adapt to changes in the work environment
Have access to reliable transportation to commute, to and from work, to program locations, and for activities (such as meetings, classes, and workshops in and out of the immediate area.)
An understanding of the Club’s mission and values
Ability to critically assess situations, solve problems, work effectively under stressful situations
Ability to understand and carry out varied instruction and procedures with minimal supervision
Ability to communicate effectively and exhibit excellent relationship building skills with all levels of employees, management, and students (families)
Develop a lesson plan that is implemented with/for groups of students
Attend all required staff meetings and trainings
Complete 12 hours of training annually, as required by NJDCF
Able to manage groups of students in the out of school time environment
Approach to work is one of that is supportive, nurturing, and inclusive for all
Arrive daily for scheduled workday on time and prepared for work shift
Must clock in, or complete time sheet daily upon arrive and at the end of the work shift
Does not use personal electronic devices during work shift (i.e. cellphone, earphones, etc.)
Maintains a professional appearance and conducts business using a customer centered approach
Participate in staff meetings, surveys, questionnaires as needed by the program or organization
Assist senior staff as necessary to ensure successful outcome of the Club’s operations and mission
Contribute in implementing and carrying out programs and activities daily
Contribute to creating a positive Club environment that facilitates the achievement of youth development outcomes. A. Academic Success B. Good Character & Citizenship C. Health Lifestyles
Manage student conflict, problems and emergencies, analyze situations, comprehend problems and draw reliable conclusion taking appropriate action without waiting for direction
Acts as a role model by their actions in both their professional and private life
As a role model, provide members guidance and mentoring to help them make appropriate choices regarding their educational, personal, physical, social, emotional, and career decisions
Contributes to ensuring a healthy and safe environment for members
Contributes to ensuring that facilities, equipment and supplies are maintained
Maintain confidentiality of members, employees, and Club information
Oversee proper record keeping and reporting including: Daily attendance incident reports, etc
Reports any suspected abuse to the Middle School & Teen Program Director, to ensure that the proper steps in reporting and documentation are completed
Adheres to all policies and procedures
Assume other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Experience / or knowledge in developing and implementing programs that nurture the potential of youth
Must be able to pass a background check. Consisting of two NJDCF required checks and two organizational checks
Must be able to pass a drug/alcohol test at the employer's request and comply with a 'Drug Free' policy
Must be able to provide a valid (acceptable) identification for the completion of the employment eligibility verification information in accordance with the I-9
Flexible and able to adapt to changes in the work environment
Have access to reliable transportation to commute, to and from work, to program locations, and for activities (such as meetings, classes, and workshops in and out of the immediate area.)
An understanding of the Club's mission and values
Ability to critically assess situations, solve problems, work effectively under stressful situations
Ability to understand and carry out varied instruction and procedures with minimal supervision
Ability to communicate effectively and exhibit excellent relationship building skills with all levels of employees, management, and students (families)
Develop a lesson plan that is implemented with/for groups of students
Attend all required staff meetings and trainings
Complete 12 hours of training annually, as required by NJDCF
Previous Experience working with children
Must attain CPR/ First Aid and Child Abuse certifications within 90 days of hire
Benefits
Employees will be reimbursed for reasonable expenses related to attending professional development according to organization policy.
Company
Boys & Girls Club of Clifton
A youth service organization whose mission is to inspire and enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to realize their full potential as productive, responsible, and caring citizens.
Founded in 1947
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Gregory Reinholt
Chief Operating Officer
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