Youth Development Professional (5032)

THE SALVATION ARMY•Houston, TX

44d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for planning, implementing, supervising members, and evaluating activities provided within a specific program area, supporting the Red Shield Youth Centers priority outcome areas of Academic Success, Healthy Lifestyles, Good Character and Citizenship. The role may involve overseeing special programs and/or events (i.e. Keystone, Youth of the Year and Awards Programs), and/or participating in the implementation of other unit activities as necessary. In the absence of the Program Coordinator, this role may provide supervision oversight to other Youth Development Professionals to ensure continuity of program services at unit/branch locations. The position involves building and maintaining professional relationships with all Centers members and their families to advance the mission of The Salvation Army. It also includes creating an environment that facilitates the achievement of Youth Development Outcomes, promoting and stimulating program participation, assisting with the registration of new members and participating in their Centers orientation process, providing guidance and role modeling to members, and implementing and administering programs, services, and activities for Centers members effectively. May oversee special programs and services such as Youth of Year programs or Youth of the Month.

Requirements

High School Diploma or G.E.D.
Previous work in related field with Children and Youth preferred
Must possess a valid driver’s license and a clear driving record.
Ability to deal comfortably with stressful situations and follow emergency procedures.
Ability to multi-task, ability to follow instructions and complete tasks in a safe and effective manners.
Ability to interact with co-workers and the public in a positive, professional manner.
Ability to meet attendance requirements.
Ability to read, write, and communicate the English language effectively.
Ability to communicate clearly both orally and in writing.
Ability to work under the pressure of deadlines and time constraints.
Ability to meet attendance requirements.
Duties are usually performed by combinations of sitting, standing and walking on a frequent change basis.

Nice To Haves

If required, may have to possess a CDL level license.

Responsibilities

Plans, implements, supervises members and evaluates activities provided within a specific program area, supporting the Red Shield Youth Centers priority outcome areas of Academic Success, Healthy Lifestyles, Good Character and Citizenship.
May oversee special programs and/or events (i.e. Keystone, Youth of the Year and Awards Programs), and/or participate in the implementation of other unit activities as necessary.
In absence of the Program Coordinator; may provide supervision oversight to other Youth Development Professionals to ensure continuity of program services at unit/branch locations.
Builds and maintains a professional relationship with all Centers members and their families in order to help advance the mission of The Salvation Army.
Creates an environment that facilitates the achievement of Youth Development Outcomes: Promotes and stimulates program participation.
Assists with registration of new members and participates in their Centers orientation process.
Provides guidance and role modeling to members.
Implements and administers programs, services and activities for Centers members in an effective manner.
May oversee special programs and services such as Youth of Year programs or Youth of the Month.