Youth Development Professional

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OUR MISSION: To enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens.

TITLE:                                                                    Youth Development Professional (YDP)

REPORTS TO:                                                     Unit/Site/Clubhouse Director

STATUS:                                                               Non-Exempt

JOB SUMMARY:
Under the supervision of the Site Supervisor or his/her designee, a YDP plans, implements, and supervises programs and activities in structured, specialized program spaces. Specialized content areas include: Education, Social Recreation, Cultural Arts, Sports &amp; Fitness, Outdoor Recreation, and STEM.

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AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY:
Prepare Youth for Success Facilitate lesson plans for the youth
<ul>
 	<li>Promote program participation</li>
 	<li>Provide guidance and role modeling to youth</li>
 	<li>Provide a safe environment through clear rules and expectations</li>
 	<li>Provide homework assistance and high yield fun learning activities during Power Hour.</li>
 	<li>Help set up materials and redirect youth when appropriate</li>
 	<li>Assist youth Development Specialist during programming</li>
</ul>
Supervision &amp; Safety
<ul>
 	<li>Ensure a productive and collaborative work environment by participating in planned staff meetings and training.</li>
 	<li>Inspect program areas daily or any safety precautions prior to youth entering area.</li>
 	<li>Monitor youth while in unstructured program areas.</li>
</ul>
Additional Responsibilities
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 	<li>May organize and/or participate in special events.</li>
 	<li>Demonstrate a high standard of professionalism, effective communication, personal motivation, and interpersonal skills with members, peers, supervisors, parents, volunteers and the general public.</li>
 	<li>Other duties as assigned.</li>
</ul>
RELATIONSHIPS:

Internal: Maintains close, daily contact with Club staff (professional and volunteer), Club youth, and supervisor to receive/provide information, discuss issues, explain guidelines and instructions; instruct; and advise/counsel.

External: Support external contact as instructed with community groups, schools, member’s parents, public stakeholders and others as directed by supervisor. Maintain a good reputation and moral conduct outside of work, in the community and on social media networks.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:

This position may involve lifting, bending, standing, walking, sitting, talking, hearing, reaching, and grasping. Must be able to demonstrate and/or describe activities to youth. This position works around youth and adults with moderate exposure to noise. This position will work both indoors and outdoors.

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SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED: 
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 	<li>High school diploma or GED, some higher education strongly preferred.</li>
 	<li>Experience in youth development, human development, recreation, education or related field.</li>
 	<li>Must pass National Criminal Background Check and OCFS Clearance.</li>
 	<li>Experience in working with youth, experience with groups of youth preferred.
<ul>
 	<li>Ability to motivate youth, manage behavior problems, and keep youth engaged in activities.</li>
 	<li>Ability to be consistent and encourage honesty, responsibility, fairness, sportsmanship and respect for all involved.</li>
 	<li>Ability to organize and supervise members in a safe environment.</li>
 	<li>Ability to plan and implement quality programs for groups of youth.</li>
</ul>
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 	<li>Ability to be flexible and adapt in a work environment that changes often.</li>
 	<li>CPR and First AID Certifications preferred, required within 6 months of hired date.</li>
</ul>
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