Youth Development Professional in Muskegon, Michigan at BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF THE MUSKEGON LAKESHORE

Title: Youth Development Professional

Reports to: Site Supervisor

Status : Part-Time hourly up to 25 hours/ week, Non-Exempt

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

• Under the direction of the Site Supervisor, the Youth Development Professional (YDP) plans, promotes, and delivers high-quality Boys & Girls Club programming for students at Oakridge Public Schools.

KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Prepares youth for success

Creates an environment that facilitates the achievement of BGCA Youth Development Outcomes.

Promotes and stimulates daily learning center program participation as well as participation in designated national and special event programs.

Orients new members to program area, special events, and opportunities as well as club safety, program and disciplinary rules.

Provides guidance and role modeling to members.

• Works from trauma-informed, equity-based behavior modification support models.

• Responds to feedback and redirection of leadership as part of our Continuous Quality Improvement guidelines in the moment and without push back.

Program Development and Implementation

Implements, monitors and evaluates programs, services and activities for members.

Monitors and evaluates programs, services and activities to ensure safety of members and quality in programs.

Recognizes Club members for program participation and achievement.

Maintains records to track attendance and participation.

Maintains Meal and Snack (CACFP point of service and clean up (if applicable).

Supervision

Foster positive behavior management by establishing and consistently modeling club norms and expectations with youth.

Ensures a productive work environment by participating in club leader meetings.

• Monitors supply needs.

• Keeps supplies neat and orderly.

Additional Responsibilities

• May help with special programs and/or events.

• Consult with parents concerning member and Club issues.

• Assume all other duties as assigned.

Relationships

• Internal: Maintain close, daily contact with Club staff (professional and volunteer), Club members, and supervisor to receive/provide information, discuss issues, and advise/counsel.

• External: Maintains contact as needed with external community groups, schools, members’ parents and others to assist in resolving problems, as directed by Club Director.

SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:

Must be at least 18 years of age.

Must possess a High School diploma or GED.

Must submit three (3) professional references.

• Must successfully complete a comprehensive background check, fingerprinting, and reference check prior to employment.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience working with youth.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Ability to motivate youth and manage behavior problems.

Ability to work well with the public.

Ability to plan and implement quality learning programs for youth.

Ability to organize and supervise members in a safe environment.

Utilize free and donated supplies and encourage donations from community contacts.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT/QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be able to sit, stand or walk for extended periods of time.

• Must be able to squat or bend to communicate at youths’ level.

• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and carry up to 10 pounds for short periods of time.

• Must be able to participate in physical activities throughout the facility, on the property and/or on field trips.