Jr. Youth Development Professional - Music Program

Overview

Youth Development Professional

For over 90 years, Boys & Girls Clubs of Delaware has impacted thousands of lives across Delaware. We are the largest licensed provider of childcare in Delaware and the only statewide Boys & Girls Club in the nation. Clubs provide a safe haven where youth can meet with friends and participate in positive peer groups; programs teach life skills, conflict resolution, and support the development of character.

Under the supervision of the Childcare or Program Director, the youth worker is responsible for assisting with the development and effective operation of a quality school-age childcare program that complies with current Delacare rules for school-age centers.

• Perform all job responsibilities in compliance with current state licensing requirements for school-age childcare centers.
• Address non-compliance issues as needed or directed.
• Assist Childcare or Program Director in effectively delivering a variety of age-appropriate programs and activities, reflecting Boys & Girls Club’s five core program areas and Youth Development Strategy for children ages 6 – 12.
• Help ensure safe implementation of all programs and activities, including equipment and facilities condition, age-appropriateness, ability levels, weather, and appropriate use of equipment and supplies.
• Assist in supervising children within guidelines established by Boys & Girls Clubs of Delaware and in compliance with applicable state licensing regulations.
• Assist in maintaining productive relationships with parents, school faculty and administrators, staff, and other visitors to the Club.
• Present yourself as a positive role model for children at all times.
• Adhere to the policies and practices of BGCDE OCCL and Delaware STARS.
• Contribute toward development of a positive identity and presence for the Boys & Girls Club in the community.
• Assume other tasks, assignments and responsibilities as needed or directed.

• Level I
• 18 years of age or older
• Must have School Age Site Assistant Certificate

• Level II
• 20 years of age or older and ability to drive 8 passenger van (must have valid driver’s license with less than 5 points)
• First Aid/CPR Certification, or completion of certification within two months of date of hire
• Must possess a School Age Site Coordinator Certificate from the Department of Education

• Level III
• Must possess a School Age Site Coordinator Administrator certificate from the Department of Education
• 20 years of age or older and ability to drive 8 passenger van (must have valid driver’s license with less than 5 points)
• First Aid/CPR Certification, or completion of certification within two months of date of hire

Additional information on levels of certification is available here:

• All Levels must be able to pass FBI clearance, State of Delaware Criminal History Background Check, National and State Sexual Abuse Registry check, and National and State Child Abuse Registry Check per Delacare regulations.

Environmental and working conditions vary from indoors to outdoors; various meeting locations in and out of the Club; occasional statewide travel (e.g., training). Employees may be transferred between departments and club sites as the needs of the organization change.

• Maintain a high energy level.
• Be comfortable working with children ages 6-12 in varying levels of physical activity.
• Frequently lift, carry, or move objects weighing up to 25 pounds.
• Typically bend, stoop, walk and sometimes run while interacting with children throughout the day.
• Ability to work effectively under stressful conditions; make quick, tactful, and impartial decisions.
• Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions and communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

Monday – Friday. Part-time position information applies to benefits where eligible.

Medical Benefits - Part-time employees who meet ACA guidelines are eligible for benefits after meeting service/hour thresholds.

Vision & Dental - Eligibility after meeting service/hour thresholds.

• Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Program

Note:

The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain, nor is it to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications and objectives required of employees assigned to this job.

Boys & Girls Clubs of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Boys & Girls Clubs of Delaware does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.