Youth Development Professional

*Title:* Youth Development Professional *Education:* High School Diploma, some college (focus on childhood education) preferred *Work Schedule:* Afternoon, After School Release – 6pm, hours as scheduled during school breaks.
20-23 hours/week (MUST BE ABLE TO ACCOMMODATE AND PROVIDE AN OPEN/CONSISTENT M-F SCHEDULE) *Daily Hours Include:* 2:00PM - 6:30PM and WEDNESDAYS 1:00PM - 6:30PM *Pay:* $15.
50 per hour to start *The Boys & Girls Clubs of Brea-Placentia Yorba Linda is hiring immediately to serve in the areas of Yorba Linda and Brea.
* The Youth Development Professional is responsible for the day to day program and activities at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Brea-Placentia-Yorba Linda branches in which they are located, these roles and responsibilities include but are not limited to: *Position Description:* The Boys & Girls Clubs of Brea-Placentia-Yorba Linda is a dynamic, innovative, youth-serving organization that is committed to helping all children build positive, lifelong memories, achieve their greatest potential, and inspire future generations.
Youth development professionals (staff) primary responsibility is to ensure every child has a safe, first-class after school experience.
This is done by acting as a positive, engaging adult role model, coach, and mentor.
Professionals must have a genuine interest in the growth, development, and provision of a safe and nurturing environment for the students they inspire, encourage, and impact.
Professionals work directly with a group of approximately 20-25 students.
This is a part-time, non-exempt position.
*Key Roles & Responsibilities* 1.
Commitment to Safety * Contribute to the environment of safety through the learning and implementation and monitoring of all safety-related best practices, policies, and procedures.
* Promote accountability to safety through consistent observation, adherence to all safety rules and practices and proactive communication among members, peers, and leadership.
* Obtain and maintain Mandated Reporter training and complete annual Child Abuse Prevention training.
* Complete training and participate in all Emergency Preparedness protocols including drills and communication practices.
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Support Boys & Girls Clubs of Brea-Placentia-Yorba Linda mission, “To enable all young people to reach their full potential as productive, responsible, caring citizens.
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Work as a tutor/mentor in an After-School Enrichment Program providing homework assistance, academic enrichment and fitness using curriculum and materials provided by Boys & Girls Clubs of Brea-Placentia-Yorba Linda.
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Serve as a positive adult role model for children in the program through reliability, punctuality, appropriate dress, speech, and attitude.
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Demonstrate program leadership skills through group expectations management and effective practices.
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Approach behavior as communication by practicing positive reinforcement and implementing strategies that help members identify and correct challenging behaviors.
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Plan, organize, and prioritize programmatic deliverables including safety practices, curriculum, and individualized member engagement.
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Communicate effectively with supervisors and coworkers in a way that enhances safety, fosters, transparency, and invites opportunities for learning and growth.
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Develop program delivery skills in a way that fosters engagement and learning while building upon the mentor-mentee relationship.
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Participate in staff development and training activities when needed after hours or on weekends.
*Job Skills & Requirements* * High School Diploma or GED.
* Have a drive to work with a diverse group of students from different socio-economical backgrounds and levels of educational preparedness.
* Exhibit the characteristics of strong leadership, patience, effective communication, and a consistent desire to learn and execute new programs.
* Ability to teach Math and English skills (K–5th) or (6th – 8th) & additional subjects such as science, biology, chemistry, history, as well as intervention/prevention topics (Preferred, but not required).
* Time management, planning, and organization skills.
* Ability to speak and write Standard English appropriate in a public school setting.
* Must be 18 years old at least * Must pass Live Scan Fingerprinting and CRA background check.
*Club Values:* * Community – Sense of Belonging, Fellowship and Fun * Knowledge – Willingness to Learn and Teach and Willingness to Adapt * Empathy – Acts of Kindness, Active Listening, Understanding and Compassion * Acceptance – Mindfulness, Inclusivity and Judgement Free * Transparency – Direct Communication and Honesty * Accountability – Acknowledgement and Ownership * Leadership – Lead by Example, Inspirational, Setting Boundaries and Mentor *Mission Statement:* It is our mission to enable all young people to recognize their full potential and become productive, responsible and caring citizens.
*Physical Requirements:* Work can be routine at times, but new activities and challenges mark each day.
Youth development can be physically and emotionally taxing, as workers constantly stand, walk, bend, and stoop to attend to each member’s interests and problems.
The employee must remain physically fit enough to keep children safe in an emergency.
The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
The noise level in the work environment can range from quiet to moderate in office settings and usually loud in recreation and play settings when children are present.
*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.
Job Type: Part-time Pay: From $15.
50 per hour Schedule: * After school * Monday to Friday Work Location: In person