Youth Development Professional (4122)

THE SALVATION ARMY • Shreveport, LA

12d • $10 • Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for assisting alongside program leaders in planning and leading center members and activities provided within a specific program area, supporting the priority outcomes of the program. Responsibilities include: Creates an environment that facilitates the achievement of Youth Development Outcomes. Responsible for assisting to ensure all Red Shield Youth Center operational standards are implemented and maintained. Implements and administers programs, services and activities for Center members in an effective manner. What we are looking for in youHigh School Diploma or G.E.D. and previous work in related field with Children and Youth preferred. Licenses & Certifications: Valid Driver’s License This job is performed in a youth center environment and out in the community. Time is also spent at facilities similar to youth recreational facility or community center. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate and at times loud. Work sites are often located in low-income areas and challenging neighborhoods. Position requires employees to occasionally work with challenging youth and family members: Speak with or assist upset parents/guardians. Occasionally to frequently speak with upset external partners or community members. May be exposed to emotional outbursts from youth or their family members and may be exposed to germs and children who are ill. Physical Requirements: Ability to perform a variety of physical activities on a regular basis requiring constant motion (standing, walking, bending, squatting, climbing, reaching, pushing/pulling and hand-eye coordination) necessary to lead and participate in a variety of youth programming and physical activities. Ability to lift (or obtain assistance lifting) moderately heavy (30-60 lbs.) program equipment following appropriate safety precautions. Ability to express or exchange ideas by means of spoken words, communicating orally with others accurately and clearly. Position requires travel within the community and to participate in off-site Center events. Submittal Period: 01/15/2026-01/22/2026 Why work for us? The Salvation Army offers a broad range of career opportunities, particularly targeted toward those motivated by our mission, to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in his name without discrimination. We strive to do the “Most Good” for our employees by offering a greater sense of purpose in the work performed by training and mentoring employees and by offering competitive compensation and benefit plans. Our employees understand at the core of their work is the opportunity to be an integral part of an organization that is Doing the Most Good, with these five values at the heart of everything we do: We are… Passionate Compassionate Uplifting Brave Trustworthy Additional Information: All employees recognize that The Salvation Army is a church and agree that they will do nothing as an employee of The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission. To apply, please select the “Apply Now” icon at the bottom of this posting. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Equal Opportunity Employer: Veterans | Disabled

Requirements

• High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• Previous work in related field with Children and Youth preferred.
• Valid Driver’s License

Responsibilities

• Creates an environment that facilitates the achievement of Youth Development Outcomes.
• Responsible for assisting to ensure all Red Shield Youth Center operational standards are implemented and maintained.
• Implements and administers programs, services and activities for Center members in an effective manner.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED