Afterschool Youth Development Professional (Duplin County)

                                           POSITION DESCRIPTION

Title: Youth Development Professional (YDP)

Reports to: Unit Director

Status: Part Time/ Non-Exempt

Hours/Pay: 20-25 hrs. per week

POSITION OVERVIEW 

Reporting to the Unit Director, the Youth Development Professional (YDP) will plan,
implement, facilitate, and supervise activities and events in a specific program area.
Research, test and model a variety of innovative, exciting new programs in specific core
areas that meet the diverse interests and needs of members, their parents and the
community. Interface with volunteers assigned to specific programs to ensure proper
application. Promote safety of members, quality of programs and appearance of the Club at
all times. 

FUNCTIONS WITH CORRESPONDING TASKS 

• Create an environment that facilitates the achievement of Youth Development Outcomes;
  promote and stimulate program participation; provide guidance and role modeling to
  members. 


• Coordinates assigned program services and cooperative learning activities for youth that
  are both fun and instructional.


• Effectively plan, lead, monitor and evaluate a variety of programs, services and activities
  to ensure safety of members, quality of programs, gender and cultural diversity. 


• Responsible for daily set-up and clean-up of all materials used during the program. 


• Supervise members in the program area. Position yourself in the program area to continually
  monitor and supervise the safety and behavior of members. Focus on maintaining a safe,
  positive atmosphere for all youth. 


• Provide positive behavior guidance that supports the developmental, social-emotional,
  and physical needs of all members. Provides guidance and role modeling to members. 


• Maintains accurate program attendance records, progress in curriculum, and any member
  conduct or other issues and submits them in a timely manner. Prepare periodic activity
  reports and/or grant reports. 


• Cultivates positive relationships with members, their parents and/or guardians, supervisor,
  staff, and volunteers by communicating effectively. 


• Ensures equipment is in good condition, with safety precautions posted (where needed)
  and members are instructed in proper and safe use of equipment. 


• Perform daily duties that ensure the Club space is properly maintained, organized, clean
  and safe. 


• Assess facility needs and perform janitorial/maintenance duties, i.e., mopping, cleaning
  tables, trash removal,
  etc. 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND
ABILITIES IMPORTANCE LEVEL 

• Minimum of 18 years of age; High School diploma or GED required; experience working
  directly with school aged youth and knowledge of youth development. Required 


• Knowledge of program planning/instruction, implementation and assessment; provide
  instruction, direction, coaching and guidance. Required 


• Develop, implement and direct educational based activities for children of various ages
  and learning styles. Required 


• Proficient computer skills – Microsoft Office, email, internet research, social media
  navigation. Required 


• Ability to effectively communicate with youth, parents, staff, volunteers and community


• partners while displaying tact, maturity and flexibility. Required 


• Experience in tutoring and mentoring children or youth; motivate, engage, and manage
  behavioral challenges with peer mediation. Required 


• Work ethic to be responsible, accountable, provide follow up, complete tasks, and meet
  deadlines in a professional manner with accuracy and on schedule; regular and predictable
  attendance. Required 


• Must have the ability to be active and on your feet for a minimum of five hours each day,
  adapt to changes in a highly energetic work environment, complete other essential functions
  of the position and other duties as assigned. Required 


• Aptitude to motivate youth and manage behavior problems. Respond according to
  procedures for emergency, safety and disciplinary situations. Preferred 

REQUIRED TRAINING ONCE HIRED 

1. Child Sexual Abuse Prevention Training 

2. Building Block of Programming 

3. Cultural Responsiveness

4. Emotional Safety

5. Promoting Positive Behavior

6. Staff to Youth Interaction

4. Additional leadership and program training through BGCA

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and listen. This is largely a sedentary role. However, it may require standing, walking, bending, kneeling, and stooping. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. No personal protective equipment required. Travel to Club Sites required as well as some outdoor activity.  Mileage reimbursement provided for travel outside assigned counties.

DISCLAIMER:

The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected in this classification. It is not designed to contain, or to be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications and objectives required of employees assigned to this job.