Youth Development Professional

Schedule/Hours: Monday - Friday 10:00am - 5:30pm (35 hours per week)

Hourly rate: $17.62 p/h

This position is responsible for:

Plans implement, and evaluate activities within a designated program area, supporting the Northwest Community Center’s priority outcome areas of Academic Success, Healthy Lifestyles, Good Character and Citizenship. Assists with the planning and execution of special programs and events, including Camp Keystone, Youth of the Year and Awards Programs, while supporting the implementation of other NWCC’s activities as needed. Develops and maintains positive, professional relationships with members and their families to foster engagement and advance the mission of The Salvation Army.

Key Responsibilities:

Implements and administers programs, services and activities for members in an effective and engaging manner. Assist the Community Center Director with the planning, coordination, and execution of special recognition programs and initiatives, including Youth of Year and Youth of the Month, ensuring participants receive meaningful opportunities for leadership, personal development, and achievement.

Monitors and evaluates programs, services, and activities to ensure the safety and well-being of all members while maintaining high-quality programming and a clean organized, and welcoming, branch environment standards and support a positive experience for members, families, and visitors at all times.

Assists with the creation and implementation of a class curriculum that supports the development of each youth and promotes and stimulates program participation.

Assists with registration of new members, explains programs’ expectations, and participates in their orientation process. Provides ongoing guidance, support, and

positive role modeling to members.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

Work is performed in an indoor and outdoor recreational environment where there may be physical discomforts associated with changes in weather or discomforts associated with noise, dust, dirt and the like.

Employee Benefits:

Medical, Dental and Vision Plans Available

Paid Time Off

Retirement Savings Plans Available

Supplemental Insurance Available

Voluntary Life Insurance and more!

Equal Opportunity Employer: Veterans/Disabled

Education and Experience:

High School Diploma or G.E.D. and

previous work in related field with Children and Youth preferred

or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Licenses & Certifications:

Valid Driver's License

Maintaining current DCF and Safe From Harm trainings requirements.