Youth Development Professional - St. Roman

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.
• Works effectively with families from a variety of cultural, linguistic, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds,
• 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.
• Appreciates new ideas and learning opportunities.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Culture Competency and Responsiveness
• Youth Leadership and Engagement
• Program Activity Planning and Implementation
• Safe Positive Environment
• Collaborations and Partnerships
• Professionalism/Professional Development
• Supportive Relationships
• Staff Supervision

What This Job Offers

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