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Boys & Girls Clubs of Southeastern North Carolina · 3 months ago

Afterschool Youth Development Professional (Duplin County)-

Albertson, North Carolina, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$15/hr - $17.50/hr

Boys & Girls Clubs of Southeastern NC is seeking a Youth Development Professional to plan, implement, and supervise activities for youth. The role involves promoting safety, coordinating programs, and fostering positive relationships with members and their families.

Civic & Social Organization

Responsibilities

Create an environment that facilitates the achievement of Youth Development Outcomes; promote and stimulate program participation; provide guidance and role modeling to members

Coordinates assigned program services and cooperative learning activities for youth that are both fun and instructional

Effectively plan, lead, monitor and evaluate a variety of programs, services and activities to ensure safety of members, quality of programs, gender and cultural diversity

Responsible for daily set-up and clean-up of all materials used during the program

Supervise members in the program area. Position yourself in the program area to continually monitor and supervise the safety and behavior of members. Focus on maintaining a safe, positive atmosphere for all youth

Provide positive behavior guidance that supports the developmental, social-emotional, and physical needs of all members. Provides guidance and role modeling to members

Maintains accurate program attendance records, progress in curriculum, and any member conduct or other issues and submits them in a timely manner. Prepare periodic activity reports and/or grant reports

Cultivates positive relationships with members, their parents and/or guardians, supervisor, staff, and volunteers by communicating effectively

Ensures equipment is in good condition, with safety precautions posted (where needed) and members are instructed in proper and safe use of equipment

Perform daily duties that ensure the Club space is properly maintained, organized, clean and safe

Assess facility needs and perform janitorial/maintenance duties, i.e., mopping, cleaning tables, trash removal, etc

Qualification

Youth development knowledgeProgram planningEducational activity developmentMicrosoft OfficeTutoringBehavior managementMentoringEffective communicationWork ethicAdaptability

Required

Minimum of 18 years of age; High School diploma or GED required; experience working directly with school aged youth and knowledge of youth development

Knowledge of program planning/instruction, implementation and assessment; provide instruction, direction, coaching and guidance

Develop, implement and direct educational based activities for children of various ages and learning styles

Proficient computer skills – Microsoft Office, email, internet research, social media navigation

Ability to effectively communicate with youth, parents, staff, volunteers and community partners while displaying tact, maturity and flexibility

Experience in tutoring and mentoring children or youth; motivate, engage, and manage behavioral challenges with peer mediation

Work ethic to be responsible, accountable, provide follow up, complete tasks, and meet deadlines in a professional manner with accuracy and on schedule; regular and predictable attendance

Must have the ability to be active and on your feet for a minimum of five hours each day, adapt to changes in a highly energetic work environment, complete other essential functions of the position and other duties as assigned

Preferred

Aptitude to motivate youth and manage behavior problems. Respond according to procedures for emergency, safety and disciplinary situations

Benefits

Mileage reimbursement provided for travel outside assigned counties.

Company

Boys & Girls Clubs of Southeastern North Carolina

Our mission is simple: To inspire and, through character development, enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens.

Founded in 1896