Child Development Assistant (3rd Grade)

Youth & Family Services•Rapid City, SD

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Child Development Assistant (3rd Grade) position at Youth & Family Services (YFS) within the Girls Inc. (GI) department is a full-time role responsible for implementing programming for members. This role involves maintaining accountability to grants, managing records, and adhering to agency policies. The assistant will inform the Center Director of all aspects regarding members/clients, attend staff meetings and trainings, and maintain professionalism through effective communication and role modeling. They will also coordinate with other staff, interns, and volunteers. Additional functions include planning informal educational activities for children, understanding and responding to the needs of girls, and working cooperatively with the team. The role requires assisting in the planning and implementation of staff in-services, family fun nights, and special events, and acting in accordance with the organization's purpose, philosophy, values, goals, policies, and procedures. The assistant will support all program activities and services, conduct security measures, and perform other duties as assigned by their supervisor. They will also assist in securing the non-federal match as required.

Requirements

Must have completed one year of college.
Must be enrolled/pursuing a four-year degree in related field.
Experience working with children including knowledge about the needs of girls and an ability to be responsive to those needs.
Knowledge of computers and database management.
Supervisory and organizational skills and experience working with children, ability to address multiple tasks simultaneously, ability to relate to co-workers, parents and general public.
Current vehicle liability insurance and a valid driver’s license required.
May be required to obtain a CDL.
Will be required to drive an agency vehicle.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Nice To Haves

Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

Implement programming to members.
Maintain accountability to grants and funding sources.
Maintain records as required in the form of attendance and evaluations.
Follow approved agency policies and procedures regarding members.
Inform Center Director of all aspects regarding members/clients.
Attend all staff meetings and trainings as requested by supervisor.
Maintain professionalism through effective communication, appropriate role modeling, continuing self-improvement and demonstration of a positive attitude.
Coordinate with Seasonal Child Development Specialists/Assistants, Interns, Volunteers, Work Studies, etc, as directed.
Plan informal educational activities for children that incorporate a broad-based knowledge in areas of careers and life planning, health/sexuality, leadership and community action, sports and adventure, self-reliance and life skills and culture/heritage.
Maintain a working knowledge of the needs of girls and the ability to be responsive to those needs.
Work cooperatively with Child Development Specialists and Center Director (TEAMWORK).
Assist in planning, coordinating and implementing staff in-services, family fun nights, and special events.
Act in accordance with purpose, philosophy, values, goals, policies, and procedures of YFS.
Support all program activities and services of YFS.
Conduct and monitor effective security measures.
Perform additional duties as assigned by supervisor.
Assist in securing the non-federal match as required.