Part Time Program Specialist

TITLE: Program Specialist

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

Plans, implements, supervises all programs, youth and activities for assigned Core Program Area

KEY ROLES (Essential Job Responsibilities)

Prepare Youth for Success

• Ensure programs, services and activities that prepare youth for success, promoting safety of members and quality in programs at all times. Provide guidance and role modeling to members.

• Work hand-in-hand with the Program Director to:

• Plan, organize and implement Daily, Weekly and Monthly Lesson Plans

• Promote and stimulate youth participation * Recommend modifications that respond to member needs and interests to Program Director.

• Ensure a healthy, clean and safe environment, supervising members in assigned program area with minimal assistance.

• Manage room and ensure a productive work environment. Contact Program Director when supplies are needed.

• Establish ongoing communication with:

• Program Director, who may have you contact:

• Teachers-speaking on the phone, in person and via email to discuss students progress and concerns

• Parents-Informing them every time a goal is met, letting them know progress on regular basis, alerting them of discipline mishaps

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITES :

• Must be trained in CPR/First Aid within the first 90 days of hire
• Must have a valid State Driver’s License
• Must be able to pass a background check
• Must attend weekly staff meetings
• Must attend 8-hours of continued educational training each year

RELATIONSHIPS :

Internal : Maintain close daily contact with Program Director, Education Coordinator, and Club members.

External : Maintain contact with school teachers, members’ parents, and others to assist in establishing additional resources for our youth

SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED :

• College student majoring in: Education, Sociology, Recreation, or Related Field OR 4-year college degree in related field OR at least 1 year experience in working with youth
• Experience in planning and implementing youth programs.
• Knowledge of youth development
• Ability to motivate youth and manage behavior problems
• Ability to work hand and hand with youths’ parent
• Ability to plan and implement quality education programs for youth
• Ability to organize and supervise members in a safe environment

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT : The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $15.00 - $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Ability to Commute:

• Pontiac, IL 61764 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Pontiac, IL 61764: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person