Youth Development Professional - 53rd Street

Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee • Milwaukee, WI

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About The Position

Assist in planning, organizing, and implementing programs/activities that allow members to feel empowered to make healthy choices, have medically accurate knowledge regarding adolescent development, learn methods to cope with stress, bullying and trauma, and a stronger sense of pride and responsibility related to their self-image and esteem. These programs include but not limited to health & hygiene; bullying prevention; drug, tobacco & alcohol prevention; teen pregnancy prevention; conflict resolution and social, emotional learning.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Within 6 months of hire: Complete CPR training, First Aid training, and Suspected Child Abuse-Mandated Report Training (SCAN_MART) or equivalent.
• Within 6 months of hire complete at least 2 of the non-credit DCF-approved classes.
• At least 6 months’ experience directly related to youth and youth programming preferred.
• 80 full days or 120 half days of experience as an assistant childcare teacher, if required.
• Demonstrated examples of working with youth.
• Highly organized/attention to detail.
• Good communication skills, both oral and written.
• Understands confidentiality guidelines and protects children, youth, and family confidentiality.
• Awareness of local and state curriculum frameworks and standards.

Nice To Haves

• 12 related college credits OR has achieved Registry Level 6.
• Completed the non-credit DCF-Lead Teacher classes.
• Official record of at least 3 course credits related to childcare.
• At least one year of experience directly related to youth and youth programming.
• Ability to keep youth ages 4-18 enthusiastically engaged.
• Program development and small group facilitation experience.
• Ability to articulate program goals and understands how specific activities support those goals.
• 15 or 25 hours of continuing education based on the hours/week worked.
• 320+ hours in licensed program.
• Official record of at least 18 course credits related to childcare.
• Associates Degree or higher with coursework achieving Level 9 Registry rating.
• Completed at least one of the training requirements in DCF21 Table 251.05A.
• Completed at least 5 hours of management training.
• Has DPI Teaching License.
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate and communicate the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee (BGCGM) philosophy, objectives, standards and programs through all methods available to members, their parents, and the general public.
• Provide quality program activities that are inclusive, welcoming, respectful and responsive to the diversity of members, families and community.
• Assist in providing quality program activities and experiences that promote a sense of purpose and individual empowerment for members to practice and develop leadership skills.
• Promote and support members initiated and member lead activities.
• Assist in planning, organizing and implementing program activities in accordance with selected curricula that supports program goals.
• Responsible for regularly gathering information and feedback from members about their needs and interests.
• Understand and follow the BGCGM Member Care Manual policies and procedures.
• Keep accurate attendance, track member participation in assigned program areas, document results and progress of members.
• Assist in providing opportunities to engage and support the families of members.
• Demonstrate commitment to one’s own learning, skill building and professionalism on the job.
• Provide appropriate guidance and direction through supportive relations with members.
• At the DCF Teacher or Director Levels, may provide training or leadership to other staff.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED