Afterschool Youth Development Professional (Duplin County)

Job Description

Job Description

Salary : $15-$17.50 per hour

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.

are both fun and instructional.

to ensure safety of members, quality of programs, gender and cultural diversity.

monitor and supervise the safety and behavior of members. Focus on maintaining a safe,

positive atmosphere for all youth.

and physical needs of all members. Provides guidance and role modeling to members.

conduct or other issues and submits them in a timely manner. Prepare periodic activity

reports and / or grant reports.

staff, and volunteers by communicating effectively.

and members are instructed in proper and safe use of equipment.

and safe.

tables, trash removal,

etc.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND

ABILITIES IMPORTANCE LEVEL

directly with school aged youth and knowledge of youth development. Required

instruction, direction, coaching and guidance. Required

and learning styles. Required

navigation. Required

behavioral challenges with peer mediation. Required

deadlines in a professional manner with accuracy and on schedule; regular and predictable

attendance. Required

adapt to changes in a highly energetic work environment, complete other essential functions

of the position and other duties as assigned. Required

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.