SUMMER - YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROFESSIONAL - EDUCATION

Regular PT Fernandina Beach, FL, US 30+ days ago Requisition ID: 3137 Salary Range: $15.00 To $15.00 Hourly This position is designed to ensure that all Club members graduate from high school on time, ready for post-secondary education and a 21st-century career. The Education Youth Development Professional is part of a team-oriented Club staff dedicated to serving our youth and creating an optimal Club Experience. This position will plan, supervise, and implement various high-yield activities and targeted programs within a health and life skills focus. This position is responsible for: ensuring youth development principles are incorporated into art programs and activities; providing guidance and discipline to ensure a safe and positive environment for youth; ensuring the incorporation of character development, age-appropriate and gender-specific programs and activities; ensuring that culturally diverse programs are implemented; assisting, as needed, in the planning, implementation, and delivery of activities and programs for youth ages 6 to 18. Prepare Youth for Success This position's primary responsibilities are: Planning and implementing a variety of Educational programs for members of all ages, including Career Launch, Computer Science Pathway, Diplomas2Degrees, DIY STEM, Money Matters, Power Hour, Summer Brain Gain, Tech Girls Rock, & Ultimate Journey Recruiting and retaining youth for educational programs Working with other staff in the club to help implement these programs throughout the school year Collect and maintain student grades and other educational data This position helps members to make appropriate choices about their education, career, social, physical, and emotional needs as it relates to health and their future goals. The position also assesses the developmental needs, interests, and characteristics of youth to develop targeted programs that result in an outcome-driven club experience. Ensure programs, services, and activities prepare youth for success, promoting the safety of members, quality in programs, and appearance of the Club at all times. Provide guidance and role modeling to members. Contribute to the planning and implementation of the strategic plan by: Planning and organizing a range of program services and activities for members, such as field trips, program-specific activities, guest speakers, field trips, etc. Initiating new programs with the approval of the Program Director/Unit Director. Promoting and stimulating program participation. Ensure quality improvement by monitoring and evaluating program achievement against target goals, recommending modifications that respond to member needs and interests, and participating in weekly Club staff meetings. Participate in local, state, regional, and national Boys & Girls Clubs education programs and competitions. Health and Safety Ensure a healthy and safe environment, supervising members in the program area. Maintain the cleanliness of the program area. Maintain an inventory of program equipment and supplies in good order. Recommend requisitions as necessary. Program Administration Prepare weekly reports for the Program Director/Unit Director regarding activities, special programs, upcoming events, attendance, and other reports as required. Maintains a daily written schedule. Ensures that programs begin and end on time.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

May participate in additional special programs and/or events. May be required to drive Club van. (Requires valid driver’s license & three-year clean driving record) Other duties as assigned.

RELATIONSHIPS:

Internal: Maintains close, daily contact with club staff and volunteers, club members, and supervisor to receive/provide information, discuss issues, explain guidelines/instructions, instruct; and advise/counsel. Requirements Education High School diploma or GED Ability to pass DCF Level II background screening and drug test Experience Knowledge of youth development Ability to motivate youth and manage behavior issues Ability to work with the public Ability to plan and implement quality programs specific to academic development Ability to organize and supervise members in a safe environment

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

This position generally works M—F, 6-6.5 hours per day between 9 AM and 5 PM, but may require longer hours outside of this schedule and occasional weekends when necessary. Work is conducted indoors and outdoors.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to sit, stand, and walk for long periods; bending and squatting on occasion Ability to lift up to 20 lbs. on occasion Ability to hear at a normal conversational level Ability to maintain a high energy level when necessary A high degree of emotional intelligence Boys & Girls Clubs of Northeast Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and Drug-Free Workplace. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. This position requires a Level 2 background screening through the Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse as mandated by Florida Statute 435.12. For more information, please visit the Clearinghouse Applicant Education and Awareness website: #J-18808-Ljbffr Boys-