Youth Development Leader

AYS•Indianapolis, IN

About The Position

Are you ready to lead and inspire the next generation? As a Youth Development Leader, you’ll have the opportunity to use your experience and leadership skills to shape the future of youth development. With competitive pay, great benefits, and the chance to create lasting change, this role is perfect for seasoned professionals eager to make a meaningful impact and advance their careers. Learn more about AYS at www.ayskids.org/careers . POSITION TITLE: Youth Development Leader SUPERVISOR'S TITLE: OST Associate Manager DEPARTMENT/LOCATION: Youth Development Programs FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Job Summary The Youth Development Leader provides in-ratio support, supervision, management and demonstrative direction to Youth Development Associates. They are ultimately responsible for administering an AYS programs in accordance with AYS Standards for School-Age Care Policies and Procedures per the direction of OST Associate Managers. This position must maintain a positive and communicative relationships with school (or other facility) staff and parents.

Requirements

BA/BS in related field, six months related experience and six credits of professional training, or BA/BS in unrelated field, one-year related experience and nine credits of professional training, or Associates Degree/two years of college in related degree, 18 months of related experience and six credits of professional training, o r High School Diploma/GED plus CYC Certification (Entry) or other youth worker credential, 3 years related experience (with 1 of 3 AYS experience) and six credits of professional training.
Engagement/Communication – Provide prompt, attentive, and friendly customer service in-person and by phone; Communicates clearly, accurately, and respectfully verbally and in writing; seeks and responds to feedback from internal and external stakeholders to improve service and communication.
Collaboration – Cooperates and works together with all stakeholders plans and complete job duties with minimal supervisory direction, including appropriate judgement. Supports cross-training and shares learning with others.
Adaptability – Willingness to take on new challenges and responsibilities; open to change and variety within the workplace; recommends and implements changes for continuous improvement in all aspects of the organization and its mission.
Technical – Proficiency in using computers and related software; experience with Microsoft Office and additional programs and systems.
Critical Thinking– Ability to think about and discuss complex issues, solution oriented.
Professionalism – Exhibits effective skills in priority management, professionalism and empathy; completes work with accuracy and a high attention to detail.
Regularly required to sit and stand for extended periods of time
Must be able to lift supplies and equipment up to 20lbs occasionally
Able to move quickly to intervene in dangerous situations
Problem solving abilities
Able to make decisions without supervision
Able to make sound decisions that affect other people, the financial resources, and/or the image and reputation of the organization
Reliable transportation and valid driver’s license is required.

Nice To Haves

Supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Serve as a positive and guiding force that instills the AYS Way into all aspects of the organization.
Provide mentoring, guidance and coaching to all Youth Development Associates in all aspects of youth development and program execution.
Supervise and provide site level decision-making to assigned Youth Development Associates.
Coordinate and effectively implement Business Process Management into on-going workflow of assigned site per direction of the OST Assoc. Manager.
Ensure compliance with COA, licensing and AYS policies and procedures
Ensure 100% CCDF payment records are recorded weekly.
Attend and participate in scheduled team meetings
Observe and monitor program to ensure quality care is being provided
Follow all safety and security procedures for the program
Appropriately communicate program supplies needs
Be available for parent questions and concerns
Work with OST Assoc. Mgr. to identify staffing needs
Maintains children’s records and files
Participate and represent AYS, Inc. in school functions, including, but not limited to; teacher meetings, PTA/PTO meetings, and ice cream socials or other social events hosted by the school.
All basic training classes must be completed within the first 90 days of employment or within the first 90 days of each school year. For continued employment with AYS, Inc., employees must meet this requirement
Performs all other duties as assigned.