Description:
Position Summary:
The youth development specialist will provide programs and services on a daily basis to youth enrolled in the club, understand and implement the Mission of Union League Boys & Girls Clubs. The program specialist will serve as the direct supervisor for youth members. In our club, there are areas that you as a potential staff person need to make sure we are developing. These areas are: Good Character and Citizenship, Academic Success, and Healthy Lifestyles.
Responsibilities:
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Executes programs designed by the coordinators
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Assures members are safe and engaged in activities
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Encourages emotional, social, and educational growth of individual members
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Direct supervision of club youth members
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Follow program design of the coordinators
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Assists coordinators in assuring all materials for the day are prepared
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Assures program areas are left cleaned and organized at the end of the day
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Other possible responsibilities pertaining to the club include, but are not limited to:
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Data entry
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Staff supervision
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Chaperone for field trips
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Moving materials from the club to school, or school to club
Requirements:
Knowledge:
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Demonstrate knowledge of principles related to youth development
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Ability to plan effectively
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Group leadership skills
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including and understanding of group dynamics and discipline
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Understanding of the population of youth served.
Education:
Employees need to be 18 or older and be enrolled in college or have some college courses.
Experience:
Have worked or volunteered with children.
Scope of Authority:
The Youth Development Specialist’s direct supervisor is the Youth Development and Programs Coordinator.
Skills Needed:
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Communicate, listen and understand the children. Provide them with correct and timely information and feedback when requested.
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Decision Making: Youth Development Specialist will inform the Youth Development and Programs Coordinator about the problem and will try to come to a solution. If a solution cannot be reached, the Assistant Club Director and/or the Director of Club Services will be contacted to resolve the problem.
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Leadership–Be a Role Model for Co-Workers, volunteers and especially members.
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Enhance and encourage the members to strive to meet their goals.
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Personal Initiative to work and to achieve higher levels of responsibility to better serve the youth in all programs.
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Planning and organizing by coming in and working on special days to accomplish the task and goals needed to implement the programs and activities for our youth such as: Youth of the Year Award, Youth of the Month Award, annual Gala, and other organization events.
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Promote a Safe, and healthy environment. Making sure that the members know the safety rules of the Club are understood and met.
Desired Qualifications:
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Desire and ability to work with children
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Ability to accept supervision and guidance
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Good character, integrity and adaptability
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Enthusiasm, good judgment, patience and self-control
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Positive example for youth and peers in appearance, attitude and behavior
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Must participate in required trainings by the Club, County, State, and/or funders
Other Requirements:
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Must be at least 18 years old
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Be enrolled in college or have some college credits
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Must be able to pass a criminal background check and drug test
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Must attend all staff meetings
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Responsible for all activities or program areas from beginning to end
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Be able to maintain high level of energy.
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Be adaptable and be flexible to change.
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Assume other responsibilities as assigned by supervisor