Youth Support Professional
About The Position
Boys & Girls Clubs of Larimer County (BGCLC) is a place for kids to laugh, a place to learn, a place to grow and a place to belong. BGCLC is looking for an energetic, fun-loving, adaptable youth-focused individual to help foster a fun, safe, and positive before and after school experience. The Youth Support Professional provides emotional regulation and behavioral health support for children and families to promote success in the Club, school, home, and community. The Youth Support Professional will be an active member of the local Club staff team and serve as a trauma-informed and collaborative leader throughout Larimer County.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Minimum of 1 year work experience in behavior intervention, youth development, and/or small group facilitation, preferred.
- Must have at least three 3 months (455 hours) of verified experience in the care and supervision of four 4 or more children over the ages of four 4 (not related to the individual).
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to build rapport and maintain positive working relationships with BGCLC staff, Board Members, volunteers, community groups, and other related agencies.
- Proficient user of MS Office, Google Suite, and other databases.
- Punctual, strong relationship building, flexibility
Nice To Haves
- Bilingual English/Spanish strongly preferred
- Trauma-Informed approach
Responsibilities
- Integrate a trauma-informed lens to provide individualized or group support/interventions to youth
- Maintain close professional contact with all Club stakeholders
- Maintain regular and reliable attendance in accordance with scheduled work hours
- Work with youth in collaborative goal setting and prioritize the youths needs
- Remain in ratio at assigned Club sites to ensure safety of members, when needed
- Communicate youth outcomes/needs
- Assist with classroom management
- Consistent engagement with youth during Club hours
- Regular outcome reporting to supervisor
- Adhere to all Boys & Girls Club’s standard safety policies and procedures
- Help maintain facilities and equipment to ensure a productive and clean work environment
- Assist with other duties as assigned
Benefits
- An opportunity to help positively shape the next generation of leaders
- A supportive, engaging, and fun work environment
- Personal and professional growth opportunities
- Paid Sick Time
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
