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Job description
Youth Development Specialist
The youth development specialist will provide programs and services on a daily basis to youth enrolled in the club, understand and implement the Mission of Union League Boys & Girls Clubs. The program specialist will serve as the direct supervisor for youth members. In our club, there are areas that you as a potential staff person need to make sure we are developing. These areas are: Good Character and Citizenship, Academic Success, and Healthy Lifestyles.
Responsibilities:
Executes programs designed by the coordinators
Assures members are safe and engaged in activities
Encourages emotional, social, and educational growth of individual members
Direct supervision of club youth members
Follow program design of the coordinators
Assists coordinators in assuring all materials for the day are prepared
Assures program areas are left cleaned and organized at the end of the day
Other possible responsibilities pertaining to the club include, but are not limited to:
Data entry
Staff supervision
Chaperone for field trips
Moving materials from the club to school, or school to club
Requirements:
Knowledge:
Demonstrate knowledge of principles related to youth development
Ability to plan effectively
Group leadership skills including and understanding of group dynamics and discipline
Understanding of the population of youth served.
Education:
Employees need to be 18 or older and be enrolled in college or have some college courses.
Experience:
Have worked or volunteered with children.
Scope of Authority:
The Youth Development Specialist's direct supervisor is the Youth Development and Programs Coordinator.
Skills Needed:
Communicate, listen and understand the children. Provide them with correct and timely information and feedback when requested.
Decision Making: Youth Development Specialist will inform the Youth Development and Programs Coordinator about the problem and will try to come to a solution. If a solution cannot be reached, the Assistant Club Director and/or the Director of Club Services will be contacted to resolve the problem.
Leadership–Be a Role Model for Co-Workers, volunteers and especially members.
Enhance and encourage the members to strive to meet their goals.
Personal Initiative to work and to achieve higher levels of responsibility to better serve the youth in all programs.
Planning and organizing by coming in and working on special days to accomplish the task and goals needed to implement the programs and activities for our youth such as: Youth of the Year Award, Youth of the Month Award, annual Gala, and other organization events.
Promote a Safe, and healthy environment. Making sure that the members know the safety rules of the Club are understood and met.
Desired Qualifications:
Desire and ability to work with children
Ability to accept supervision and guidance
Good character, integrity and adaptability
Enthusiasm, good judgment, patience and self-control
Positive example for youth and peers in appearance, attitude and behavior
Must participate in required trainings by the Club, County, State, and/or funders
Other Requirements:
Must be at least 18 years old
Be enrolled in college or have some college credits
Must be able to pass a criminal background check and drug test
Must attend all staff meetings
Responsible for all activities or program areas from beginning to end
Be able to maintain high level of energy.
Be adaptable and be flexible to change.
Assume other responsibilities as assigned by supervisor
Worksite address
chicago, IL, 60290, US
Who can apply
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