Youth Program Specialist - FT

Description The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Tarrant County is accepting applications for Youth Program Specialist. The Youth Program Specialist is responsible for branch programming; youth program quality, branch operations, and facility and child safety and administrative compliance. Duties include but are not limited to providing age appropriate services and activities to meet the needs of enrolled members; creating an atmosphere of academic success, health, and fitness; being accountable for fidelity of curriculum, programming and activities; implementing YPQ techniques; being accountable for performance and achieving goals; maintaining accurate and timely documentation and reporting; ensuring facility and child safety. Employees may be exposed to germs and illnesses. Employees are required to follow all safety procedures and protocols. Work sites are located in low income areas, challenging neighborhoods, and growth neighborhoods. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud and sometimes moderate or very loud. The position requires working with large groups of youth. At the branches, youth receive targeted services in a safe, supportive environment from staff who believe in the organization's mission. The Club experience focuses on three priority outcomes: Academic Success, Healthy Lifestyles, and Positive Citizenship. Requirements High school diploma or equivalent; Bachelor Degree preferred Minimum of 1 year experience working with youth Qualifications Ability to work regular program hours with periodic evenings, nights, and weekends Ability to be a positive role model Ability to establish rapport and build relationships Ability to set expectations and boundaries Ability to relate to at‑risk youth Ability to facilitate, teach, or instruct Ability to create programs and activities based on need Efficient with computers and Microsoft Office; knowledge of technology and software such as iPads, tablets, computers and internet Must be able to obtain CPR and First Aid certification Must be able to pass agency background screens and drug screen at any time Position requires driving personal vehicle. Candidates must have a satisfactory driving record and a valid driver’s license. The requirement is for employee to be a minimum of age 21. Salary & Benefits Minimum starting pay: $15.95 per hour Medical Insurance Flex Spending Account Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Life Insurance Retirement with 5% match Holiday, PTO The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Tarrant County is an equal opportunity employer. It maintains policies and practices that are designed to prevent discrimination against any qualified employee or applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, disability and medical condition to the extent protected by law. This policy of nondiscrimination applies to all employment practices, including hiring, compensation, benefits, promotion, training, and termination. #J-18808-Ljbffr Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Tarrant County