Description

Position:  Youth Development Professional-  Adrian

Basic Description: Responsible for implementing targeted, evidenced- based, programs, activities, and special events. Specific focus will be given to elementary members at this Club site. 

Mission: Enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens. 

Location: Adrian Club

Hourly Role: Monday through Friday, Club Hours at 9:00am-5:00pm

Reports to: Adrian Unit Director

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Primary Responsibilities:

• Position yourself in program area to actively supervise assigned area, volunteers, and members to ensure health and safety of all individuals

• Assist in the development and implementation of programs to stimulate interest and participation in a variety of social, physical, and educational activities

• Facilitate developmentally appropriate, engaging, and fun educational programming

• Effectively work as a team with other Youth Development Professionals and Club staff

• Responsible for walking members from the Elementary school to the Clubhouse daily, in various weather conditions

• Conduct frequent program outcome evaluations, in collaboration with direct supervisor

• Collect and maintain current records of all program area data 

• Responsible for knowing and executing all Club emergency procedures, as appropriate

• Help members resolve conflict using de-escalation strategies

• Provide guidance to members in making appropriate choices about their education, personal, physical, social, emotional, and vocational needs

• Assist with program activities, and Club-wide special events

• Maintains a safe and clean environment, while keeping a continual inventory of room supplies, reporting on any condition issues

• Clearly communicate through written and verbal reports, as needed

• Participate in ongoing training related to safety and positive youth development practices

• Perform other job-related duties as assigned

Disclaimer:

The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this classification.  It is not designed to contain, or to be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications and objectives required of employees assigned to this job.

Requirements

Competencies, Skills, and Abilities:

• High School Diploma or equivalent experience 

• Proven ability to establish relationships within the organization that will enhance the care given to youth and families.

• Ability to work scheduled hours

• Ability to effectively operate a computer and programs used by the organization and collaborative partners.

• Self-starter with the ability to work both independently and as a team.

• Excellent written and verbal communication needs

• Ability to adapt to day to day needs of the organization

• Ability to plan, prioritize, organize, and conduct work with minimal direct supervision

• Ability to work in a team based, diverse environment

• Work is organized and completed in a timely manner

• A working knowledge of Club operations, policies, and events is developed, acquired, and maintained