Youth Development Professional
About The Position
The Youth Development Professional assists program leaders in planning and leading center members and activities within a specific program area, supporting the program’s priority outcomes. The role promotes youth development outcomes by encouraging participation, helping register and orient new members, providing guidance and role modeling, and implementing programs and activities. It also monitors program quality, member safety, and the appearance of the branch; prepares periodic activity reports; supports outreach to sustain and increase membership and participation; and helps maintain facility and equipment. The position also includes driving center members and staff to or from school, activities, and programs as approved by the Director of Program Services or Site Director. The driver operates transportation safely in accordance with state and Salvation Army rules, supervises passenger behavior, accounts for all children before and after travel, communicates respectfully with parents, students, and staff, and reports vehicle maintenance, cleanliness, and safety needs. The position is part-time with benefits and is based at the Red Shield Youth Center in Shreveport, Louisiana, with travel within the community and to off-site center events.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED.
- Previous work in a related field with children and youth.
- Valid driver's license.
- Must be over age 21 to drive a center vehicle transporting youth to or from the Red Shield Youth Center and for field trips.
- Ability to perform regular physical activities involving standing, walking, bending, squatting, climbing, reaching, pushing or pulling, and hand-eye coordination.
- Ability to lift, or obtain assistance lifting, program equipment weighing 30–60 pounds while following appropriate safety precautions.
- Ability to communicate orally with others accurately and clearly.
Responsibilities
- Assist program leaders in planning and leading center members and activities within a specific program area.
- Promote and stimulate program participation.
- Assist with registration of new members and their Center orientation.
- Provide guidance and role modeling to members.
- Implement and administer programs, services, and activities effectively.
- Monitor and evaluate programs, services, and activities for member safety, program quality, and branch appearance.
- Prepare periodic activity reports.
- Assist with outreach efforts to sustain and increase program membership and participation.
- Safely transport center members and staff to or from school, activities, and programs as approved by the Director of Program Services or Site Director.
- Report maintenance, cleanliness, and safety needs for the assigned vehicle.
- Operate transportation in accordance with state and Salvation Army rules and regulations.
- Ensure the safety of children in the driver's direct care and supervise passenger behavior during transport.
- Communicate courteously and respectfully with parents, students, and staff and respond to their needs.
- Follow center policies and state regulations.
- Keep the transportation list on the bus and account for all children before and after departure.
- Double-check that all children have exited the vehicle at destinations.
- Assist in maintaining facility and equipment in good working order.
Benefits
- Aflac voluntary life
- PTO
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
