Youth Development Professional- Teen Center
About The Position
Job Duties: Be able to facilitate life skills programs focused on topics such as self-esteem, relationships and be able to apply them to real-world experiences Have strong organizational skills Must be self-motivated and take initiative Be willing to attend conferences, seminars and other events for professional training opportunities Be a voice in the community for our members and their families Be extremely flexible in the day to day activities and be prepared to facilitate a program with limited notice Be energetic and unafraid to enforce the rules and regulations of the Boys & Girls Club Be willing to share talents and skills with the youth and teach them these skills Be punctual and consistent in coming to work on time Be available Monday-Friday from 2:30pm-6:30pm. Be excited to work with youth Be a team player who values the importance of honesty, kindness and respect 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.
Requirements
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and above average personal initiative
- Have patience and a strong desire to help those who are disadvantaged or have social needs in an unbiased manner.
- Maintain an excellent work attitude
- Exceptional interpersonal communication skills, both oral and written
- Demonstrate tact, insight and leadership skills
- Ability to organize and supervise members in a safe environment.
- Listen effectively and calmly handle crisis situations
- Ability to motivate youth and manage behavior problems
- Work successfully with a culturally diverse staff and club members
- Respect members and their families
- Have strong organizational skills
- Must be self-motivated and take initiative
- Be willing to attend conferences, seminars and other events for professional training opportunities
Nice To Haves
- Experience working with youth
- Experience in familial integration
- Designing and facilitating programs and activities for teenagers geared towards hands-on learning and group bonding
- Training in group dynamics and crowd control
- Training in conflict resolution
Responsibilities
- facilitate life skills programs focused on topics such as self-esteem, relationships and be able to apply them to real-world experiences
- Be a voice in the community for our members and their families
- Be extremely flexible in the day to day activities and be prepared to facilitate a program with limited notice
- Be energetic and unafraid to enforce the rules and regulations of the Boys & Girls Club
- Be willing to share talents and skills with the youth and teach them these skills
- Be punctual and consistent in coming to work on time
- Be available Monday-Friday from 2:30pm-6:30pm
- Be excited to work with youth
- Be a team player who values the importance of honesty, kindness and respect
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
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