Youth Development Professional M-F

Job Details

• Position Type:
  Part Time
• Education Level: High School Diploma/GED
• Salary Range: $21.00 - $21.00 Hourly
• Job Shift: Part Time (Up to 29 hours/week)
• Class:
  Non-Exempt, Part Time
• Hourly Rate: $21.00/ Hour
• Hours:
  
  Up to 29 hours/week
• Schedule:
  
  Must be available M-F, arrive to site 30 minutes prior to school dismissal and work until 6:00pm; two days per week, can arrive to site by school dismissal and cannot leave earlier than 5:30pm
• Location:
  
  One of BGCGG’s various ASES/ASSETs sites

Primary Function:
Develops and implements programs and services that align with the organization’s mission, vision and philosophies as well as grant and GGUSD guidelines. Serves as a role model for youth and establishes meaningful relationships that will encourage and motivate youth participation.

• Utilizes walkie-talkies to communicate with team
• Redirects member behaviors using BGCGG behavior system (Be Great Traits)
• Ensures supplies list is created and submitted with monthly calendar by assigned date
• Report any hazardous and defective equipment to supervisor
• Ensures members are recognized with positive reinforcement (i.e. Be Great Traits, Members of the Month)
• Utilize attention getters during announcements

• Sign-in members at school dismissal
• Support with sign-out procedures at the end of programming day (Checking for authorized pick-up, getting corrections for missing information on attendance sheets and signing off on attendance sheets)
• Transition members through program pieces by leading them in a line
• Maintain active supervision of assigned class within ratio guidelines
• Applies appropriate behavior management techniques when dealing with member discipline
• Monitor youth and keep within eye- sight range by walking around in all program space
• Handles safety incidents by providing first aid and completes incident reporting
• Participate in safety drills
• Create a classroom recognition system for Power Hour class
• Supervise members during snack time and assists with snack process (clicking and checking for complete snack items)

• Interacts positively with team, youth, parents, and community members
• Maintains a cooperative demeanor when collaborating with others

• Attends staff meetings
• Signs up and attends trainings as necessary
• Maintains an orderly and clean area and respects school property
• Attends scheduled calendar prep workshops as necessary

• Create a monthly calendar according to program guidelines
• Ensures that members participate in a variety of program activities
• Hosts activities from monthly calendar
• Provide members with homework assistance
• Implements BGCA initiatives/clubs
• Assists with site special events (planning, hosting, implementation, and clean-up)
• Gathers and prepares supplies and materials for daily programming

• High school diploma or equivalent; preferably attending college
• Direct experience working with youth in a structured setting preferred
• Knowledge of youth mentoring strategies a plus
• Business and customer service experience as asset
• Bilingual capabilities in Spanish, Vietnamese, Korean a plus
• Must maintain valid CPR certification throughout employment through BGCGG CPR Program or through another acceptable CPR certification agency
• 21 years minimum age requirement for high school programs *

• Ability to uphold organization’s mission and values
• Basic knowledge of group dynamics and youth development
• Ability to effectively use written, verbal, and non-verbal communication
• Ability to develop positive relationships and set appropriate boundaries
• Awareness of classroom management and behavior strategies
• Ability to adapt and be flexible
• Ability to manage priorities and tasks including effective time management
• Ability to recognize potential issues and apply problem solving as needed
• Must be able to collaborate effectively
• Uses resources effectively

• Position may require standing/sitting for extended periods of time, dexterity of hands and fingers to operate office equipment, reaching overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally, bending at the waist; seeing to review and analyze reports,…