Youth Development Professional_NE-TX_351-Boys and Girls Club 2
JobSummary:
Plans, implements, supervises membersand evaluates activities provided within a specific program area, supporting the Boys & Girls Club priority outcome areas of Academic Success, Healthy Lifestyles, Good CharacterandCitizenship.Mayoverseespecialprogramsand/orevents(i.e.Keystone,YouthoftheYear and Awards Programs), and/or participatein the implementation of other unit activitiesas 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 Club members and their families in order tohelp advance the mission of The Salvation Army.
The Salvation Army Mission Statement:The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivatedbytheloveofGod.ItsmissionistopreachthegospelofJesusChristandtomeethumanneeds in His name without discrimination.
EssentialFunctions:
Thisjobdescriptionshouldnotbeinterpretedasallinclusive.Itisintendedtoidentifytheessential functions and requirements of this position.The incumbent may be requested to perform job- relatedresponsibilities and tasks other than those statedin this job description.
PrepareYouthforSuccess(20%)
CreatesanenvironmentthatfacilitatestheachievementofYouthDevelopmentOutcomes:
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Promotesandstimulatesprogramparticipation.
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Assistswithregistrationofnewmembersandparticipatesintheircluborientationprocess.
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Providesguidanceandrolemodelingtomembers.
ProgramDevelopmentandImplementation(70%)
Implementsandadministersprograms,servicesandactivitiesforClubmembersinaneffectivemanner.May oversee special programs and services such as Youth of Year programs or Youth of the Month.
Monitorsandevaluatesprograms,services,andactivitiestoensuresafetyofmembers,qualityinprograms and appearance of the branch at all times.Prepare periodic activity reports.
Assistswithimplementationofoutreacheffortstosustainandincreaseprogrammembershipandprogram participation.
Facility&EquipmentManagement(10%)
Assistsin maintainingfacilityand equipment in good working order. Assistsinmaintainingallstorageareaskeepingthemorderlyandclean.
Reportsallrepairs,maintenance,andjanitorialneedstosupervisor.
AdditionalResponsibilities:
Mayparticipateinspecialprogramsand/orevents. Assistsin the conservation of all Salvation Armyresources.AbidesbyandenforceallSalvationArmypoliciesandprocedures.
BewillingtoassistinanywayaskedtofulfillthemissionofTheSalvationArmy.
May provide supervision oversight to other Youth Development Professionals in the absence of Program Coordinator.
OtherResponsibilities:
Performsotherrelatedworkasrequired. Performs other duties as assigned.
MaterialsandEquipment:
Computer,MicrosoftOfficeSuite,Copier,Printer,Fax,Phone,SecuritySystem,AVEquipment,and Motor Vehicles.
MINIMUMQUALIFICATIONSREQUIRED:
EducationandExperience:
HighSchoolDiplomaorG.E.D. and
previousworkinrelatedfieldwithChildrenandYouthpreferred
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CommitmenttoactivelyparticipateinaProfessionalDevelopmentPlanincludingLevelII&LevellIII Training which includes completion of 20 Credit Hours of Boys & Girls Club of America Spillett Training.
Licenses&Certifications:
CPR and First Aid Certification (or ability to obtain within established timeframe)
PhysicalRequirements:
Knowledge of the principles and practices of First Aid and C.P.R and ability to ensure the safety of children.
Abilitytodealcomfortablywithstressfulsituationsandfollowemergencyprocedures.
Abilitytomulti-task,abilitytofollowinstructionsandcompletetasksinasafeandeffectivemanners. Ability to interact with co-workers and the public in a positive, professional manner.
Abilitytomeetattendancerequirements.
Abilitytoread,write,andcommunicatetheEnglishlanguageeffectively. Ability to communicate clearly both orally and in writing.
Abilitytoworkunderthepressureofdeadlinesandtimeconstraints. Ability to meet attendance requirements.
Dutiesareusuallyperformedbycombinationsofsitting,standingandwalkingonafrequentchange basis.
WorkingConditions:
Work is performed in an indoor and outdoor recreational environment where there may be physical discomforts associated with changes in weather or discomforts associated with noise, dust, dirtand the like.
StatementofPurpose:
This document provides descriptive information about the above Salvation Army position. Work actually performedby incumbents in this position may vary.Although this document may be used for recruiting, staffing, or career planning, the information containedhereinshould only be used as a guideline or recommendation for the content of and qualifications for this position. An individual’s ability to meet the qualifications and capabilities described in this document is not a guarantee of employment or promotion. The Salvation Army reserves the right to make changes to this document as deemednecessary without providing advance written notice.
All employees recognize that The Salvation Army is a church and agree that they will do
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Other details
- Job Family TX-NON-EXEMPT
- Job Function Corps Admin
- Pay Type Hourly
- Kerrville, TX 201 Holdsworth Drive 78028, 201 Holdsworth Drive, Kerrville, Texas, United States of America