Junior Youth Development Professional

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Junior Youth Development Professional REPORTS TO:

Full-Time Staff CLASSIFIED:

Part Time, Non-Exempt LOCATION : Elkton, SD

MISSION:

To inspire and enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to realize their full potential as productive, responsible, and caring citizens.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Junior Youth Development Professional is responsible for implementing the 5 key elements of positive youth development in their daily interactions with youth. The Junior Staff will be responsible for the supervision of the youth and the program areas specifically assigned. All employees of the Boys & Girls Club will be expected to uphold the mission of the Club.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Implement the 5 Key Elements for Positive Youth Development. Exhibit the Club Values of excellence, impact driven, teamwork, and good character. Ensure all program activities are being conducted according to the Club’s policies and procedures. Responsible for the safety and security of the youth in the facility. Attend 100% of monthly all staff meetings, biweekly one-on-one meetings and biweekly team meetings. Assist your supervisor in creating trimester performance plan goals and accomplishing them by the end of each trimester. Provide daily feedback to supervisor on how the day went and how programs and the space can improve. Perform other duties as assigned.

EMPLOYMENT QUALIFICATIONS:

Current Boys & Girls Club Member Commitment to working four days a week Commitment to make class schedule for upcoming semester meet the scheduling needs of the Boys & Girls Club (if applicable) Commitment to working at the Club during the summer Must be able to work within the school year operating hours of the Club Must be able to work within the summer operating hours of the Club Must be able to understand, implement, and demonstrate principles of behavior management and other youth treatment modalities, per the Club trainings and values of fun, supportive relationships, recognition, opportunities and expectations, and safety.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must be of the mental and physical capacity to observe, interact, and communicate with youth, staff, volunteers, etc. at the Club to ensure safety of the space and others, provide guidance and reflection per the Club priority outcomes and goals Ability to stand/sit for long periods of time throughout a shift Ability to operate various types of general office equipment including PC, telephone, copier, etc. This position is considered to be safety-sensitive. The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain nor be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications, and objectives required of employees assigned to this job. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace! All qualified applicants are considered for positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, non-job-related disability, or any other protected class. The Boys & Girls Club of the Northern Plains provides reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees in compliance with local, state, and federal laws and regulations. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application/hiring process should contact Human Resources to communicate their request for accommodation at View phone number on click.appcast.io.