Youth Development Specialist Job Description Template
Our company is looking for a Youth Development Specialist to join our team.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare Youth for Success;
- Additional responsibilities as needed;
- Effectively implements and administers programs, services, and activities for drop-in members and visitors;
- Ensure a productive work environment by participating in weekly unit staff meetings;
- Participate in special programs and events;
- Maintains an active presence in the home and is accountable for the house cell phone and security of the;
- Assist youth in learning skills of independence by providing education, guidance, and support;
- Develop and maintain positive professional relationships with youth.
Requirements:
- Knowledge of youth development;
- Ability to motivate youth and manage behavior problems;
- Candidate must be available from either 2:00pm – 6:00pm or 2:30pm to 6:30pm Monday to Friday;
- Ability to plan and implement quality programs for youth;
- Mandatory CPR and First Aid Certifications;
- Experience working with children;
- Must have transportation;
- Mandatory State training requirements;
- At least one year experience in similar youth program preferred;
- High School Diploma or GED;
- Bilingual preferred;
- Ability to organize and supervise members in a safe environment;
- Ability to deal with the general public.