Youth Development Specialist - Part-time - Passaic

Youth Development Specialist - Passaic
About us

The mission of the Boys & Girls Club of Paterson and Passaic is to inspire and enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to realize their full potential as productive, responsible and caring citizens.

The Boys & Girls Club of Paterson and Passaic offers a safe, wholesome after school environment for kids age 5 through 18 to have fun and learn. During summer months, a day camp is offered.

Our professional staff and team of dedicated volunteers deliver a comprehensive array of high quality educational, social, and recreational programs.

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

POSITION TITLE: Youth Development Specialist, Passaic

Location: Passaic, NJ

REPORTS TO: Unit Director

JOB SUMMARY: Responsible for implementing and leading activities with youth in a classroom setting. Bilingual Spanish is a plus.

PRIORITY OUTCOMES as assigned by the Unit Director in the areas of: Academic Success, Good Character & Citizenship, and Healthy Lifestyles.

KEY ROLES (Essential Job Responsibilities):

• Ensure the physical and emotional health and safety of Club members at all times.
• Provide guidance and act as a role model/mentor to assure conduct, safety and development of all members.
• Responsible for creating and upholding behavior standards and consequences for youth throughout the Club.
• Promote and stimulate program participation; while ensuring the five key elements for positive youth development occur daily: fun, supportive relationships, safe and positive environment, opportunities and expectations and recognition.
• Help maintain facilities and equipment to ensure a productive and clean work environment, reporting major issues to supervisor.
• Maintain close professional contact with all staff members, supervisor, and volunteers to communicate on Club operations and the needs of members.

Program Implementation:

• Effectively implement and administer programs, services and activities.
• Monitor and evaluate programs, services and activities to ensure safety of members, quality in programs and appearance of the unit at all times.
• Work with Club staff to prepare periodic activity reports and receive instruction and constructive feedback to develop skills in program area.
• Assist with food service in the Club, following all Food Bank/Health Dept. safe food handling protocols
• Will assume other duties as assigned.

SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:

• High School graduate or GED.
• Interest in working with children.
• Ability to motivate youth and manage behavior problems.
• Demonstrated ability to deal with the general public.
• Ability to implement quality programs for youth.
• Ability to organize and supervise members in a safe environment.
• Must complete background check process

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:

· Ability to work in a fast-paced, chaotic and loud environment.

· Ability to push, pull, climb, reach, stoop, lift, grasp, balance, walk, hear, read, see, and verbally communicate.

· Ability to use the telephone, computer, fax.

· Ability to continuously stand or walk.

· Ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally.

DISCLAIMER: The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain, nor to be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications and objectives required of employees assigned to this job.

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Work Remotely

• No

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee assistance program

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Childcare: 1 year (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Passaic, NJ 07055 (Required)

Work Location: In person