Youth Development Specialist-Redlands Details

Youth Development Specialist-Redlands

Boys & Girls Club of Greater Redlands - Riverside - Redlands, CA

Employment Type : Full-Time

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

Plans, implements, supervises and evaluates activities provided in within a specific program areas, such as Character & Leadership Development, Education & Career Development, Health & Life Skills, The Arts, and Sports, Fitness & Recreation.

KEY ROLES (Essential Job Responsibilities):

Prepare Youth for Success

1. Create an environment that facilitates the achievement of Youth Development Outcomes:

§ promote and stimulate program participation;

§ register new members and participate in their club orientation process;

§ provide guidance and role modeling to members.

Program Development and Implementation

2. Effectively implement and administer services and activities for drop-in members and visitors.

3. Monitor and evaluate programs, services and activities to ensure safety of members, quality in programs and appearance of the branch at all times. Prepare periodic activity reports.

Supervision

• Ensure a productive work environment by participating in staff meetings as required by supervisor or senior staff.
• Adhere to organizational policies and procedures as described in the organization’s Employee Handbook and elsewhere.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. May participate in special programs and/or events.

2. May be required to drive Club van.

RELATIONSHIPS:

Internal: Maintains close, daily contact with Club staff (professional and volunteer), Club members, and supervisor to receive/provide information, discuss issues, explain guidelines/instructions; instruct; and advise/counsel.

External: Maintains contact with external community groups, schools, members' parents and others to assist in resolving problems.

SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:

• High School diploma or GED with a preference of some college units.

• Experience in working with children.

• Knowledge of youth development.

• Ability to motivate youth and manage behavior problems.

• Ability to deal with the general public.

• Ability to plan and implement quality programs for youth.

• Ability to organize and supervise members in a safe environment.

• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.

• Interpersonal skill development and maintenance.

• Mandatory CPR and First Aid Certifications (will provide training).

• Valid State Drivers License.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:

It is the policy of Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Redlands-Riverside to consider all applicants and employees for their ability to perform their job without regard to their disabilities as required by law. We encourage all applicants and employees to notify management if accommodations are required for you to access your work area or to successfully perform your job duties.

Job Types: Part-time, Temporary

Pay: From $13.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 8 Hour Shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
All kids and staff wear mask and wash hands in the beginning and throughout the day. Health questions are asked for to parents and staff along with temperatures are checked.

Experience:

• youth: 2 years (Preferred)

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Location:

• Riverside, CA (Required)

License:

• CPR/First Aid will train (Preferred)
• California ID/Driver (Required)

Work authorization:

• United States (Required)

Shifts:

• Morning (Preferred)
• Mid-Day (Preferred)

Working Days:

• Monday (Preferred)
• Tuesday (Preferred)
• Wednesday (Preferred)
• Thursday (Preferred)
• Friday (Preferred)

Work Location:

• Multiple locations

Hours per week:

• 10-19
• 20-29
• 30-39

Typical start time:

• 7AM

Typical end time:

• 7PM

Pay Frequency:

• Bi weekly or Twice monthly

This Job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is:

• Dependable - more reliable than spontaneous
• People-oriented - enjoys interacting with people and working on group projects
• Adaptable/flexible - enjoys doing work that requires frequent shifts in direction
• Detail-oriented - would rather focus on the details of work than the bigger picture
• Innovative - prefers working in unconventional ways or on tasks that require creativity

This Job Is:

• A job for which military experienced candidates are encouraged to apply
• A good job for someone just entering the workforce or returning to the workforce with limited experience and education
• A job for which all ages, including older job seekers, are encouraged to apply
• Open to applicants who do not have a college diploma
• A job for which people with disabilities are encouraged to apply