Youth Development Coordinator

Job Title

Provides activities and supervision to youth to support their developmental growth. Plans and delivers age-appropriate programming in areas of Leadership, Health & Wellness, and recreation. All programming complies with Palm Beach County Rules and Regulations Governing Child Care Facilities, the Council on Accreditation National out-of-school time standards, and Palm Beach County's Quality Standards for Afterschool.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Organizes and leads various games, activities, programs, arts and crafts, etc.
• Develops, implements, and executes lesson plans and new activities.
• Ensures that safety procedures and Health Department guidelines are followed.
• Assists with planning and implementation of the monthly activity schedule.
• Ensures the Quality Improvement System (QIS) standards are consistently met and participates in the annual QIS monitoring process.
• Ensure Council on Accreditation (COA) Out-of-school standards are implemented daily.
• Assists with planning and organizing field trips and educational programs.
• Maintains accurate attendance records, discipline forms, accident reports, medication log, and other required paperwork.
• Ensures that proper opening and closing procedures are followed.
• Assists in the marketing and public relations for the program.
• Ensures safety and security of facility and participants.
• Administers basic first aid and medication as needed to participants.
• Verifies participants when entering and exiting bus; conducts inspection of bus to ensure all participants have exited.
• Transport participants daily using City buses and vans.
• Assist with the weekly staffing pattern and ensures ratios are maintained, including CARES program.
• Assists with implementation of required curricula and daily schedules.
• Maintain and organize storage rooms, common space, and additional parts of the facilities (Ex. Art, culinary, computer lab).
• Assist in researching and scheduling educational opportunities in culinary lab, garden, art lab, and technology lab.
• Assist with Sierra Club field trips, parent engagement nights, and other external events as they present themselves.
• Assists with front office /sign out coverage as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Knowledge of:

• Minimum standards of developmentally appropriate practice for elementary age children.
• Games, activities, and arts/crafts for youth.
• Program policies and emergency procedures.
• Basic office practices, procedures, and equipment.
• Basic first aid and CPR.

Ability to:

• Pass and maintain the Department of Children and Families (DCF) Live Scan Clearinghouse Level II background check.
• Interpret and apply rules and regulations.
• Work with children with disabilities in an inclusive setting.
• Work a flexible schedule.
• Participate in or lead special programs and/or events.
• Develop and maintain relationships with school and community.
• Establish and maintain an effective working relationship with co-workers, other City departments, public agencies and the general public.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Maintain clear, concise and accurate records.
• Organize work assignments and resources to provide timely, effective and efficient operations.
• Maintain high standards for professional and ethical conduct.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding participants and their family.
• Support the Department's and City's Mission, Values and Goals.

Education & Experience

• High School Diploma/G.E.D. with two (2) years of professional experience working with youth ages 5-12.
• Minimum age of 18 years or older.
• First Aid and CPR certification within six (6) months of employment.
• The following Department of Children and Families (DCF) Child Care courses must be completed within 90 days of hire:
• Health, Safety and Nutrition (8 hours)
• Child Growth and Development (6 hours)
• Behavioral Observation and Screening (6 hours)
• Identifying and Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect (4 hours)
• The following Department of Children and Families (DCF) Child Care courses must be started within 90 days of employment and completed within twelve (12) months of hire:
• Foundations of Advancing Youth Development (12 hours)
• OR
• Child Care Facility Rules and Regulations (6 hours)
• Special Needs Appropriate Practices (10 hours)
• Annually complete eighteen (18) hours of in-service training (online or instructor led).
• Possess a valid Florida Driver's License. Florida Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with Air Brake (AB), and Passenger (P) within six (6) months of employment.

Benefits

The City of Greenacres provides a comprehensive benefit package that includes city-paid health, dental, vision and life insurance, in addition to retirement plan(s), paid vacation, sick leave, thirteen (13) paid holidays and tuition reimbursement. Fulltime Benefit Summary