YOUTH DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST

Family Service League Inc.•Dix Hills, NY

13h•Hybrid

About The Position

Family Service League is seeking a full-time Youth Development Specialist for our Huntington Family Center. The Youth Development Specialist will engage school aged youth and families in planned recreational and enrichment activities. The candidate will also engage in community outreach to promote program growth and community partnerships.

Requirements

Associate Degree required.
At least two years working with children in a recreational or educational setting required.
Knowledge of child development required.
Excellent organizational, time management and verbal and written communication skills required.
Ability to multitask and work in a high-volume community based family center.
Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office required.
Valid and clean NYS Driver’s License required.

Nice To Haves

Spanish Bilingual preferred.

Responsibilities

Assessing needs of the community that will impact school aged youth and their families.
Coordinate and facilitate all recreation and education activities for school aged youth and their families.
Collaborate with the Director to develop community partnerships to grow and enhance programs for youth and families.
Accurately and timely enter and update documentation into client record in the database.
Work collaboratively with parents, school personnel and other community resources.
Represent the agency in community-based initiatives.
Provide training, oversight and guidance to volunteers.
Complete program trainings as assigned.
Co-facilitate/participate in other center sponsored activities.
Understand and support FSL’s mission, organization-wide goals and program objectives.
All other duties as assigned.