The Youth Development Professional (YDP) helps to plan, develop, implement and evaluate a comprehensive program for youth between the ages of five through twelve (5 - 12) and/or thirteen through eighteen (13 – 18), to enable all youth served to reach their full potential as productive, caring, and responsible citizens. Plans for and maintains a safe environment which requires strict adherence to rules, regulations policies, and procedures to avoid injury to others.
- Implements Boys & Girls Club National Programs/Curriculums on a regular basis, prepares outlines, secures handouts and materials as needed.
- Promotes safety of members, quality of programs, and the appearance of the club at all times.
- Maintains an effective program through order, discipline and the supervision of children; no children are left alone or unsupervised at any time.
- Safeguards the confidentiality of all youth participants in an all areas including but not limited to participant information, medical history, child custody information, family information and management discussions that must be kept confidential.
- Maintains accurate and complete records on all activities and attendance as required.
- Transport youth to and from facility for field trips or to meet buses as needed, as well as, assists with meal deliveries to the homebound.
This position is supervised by program leadership. This position is not responsible for supervising others.
Education: High School Diploma or GED Equivalent required.
Licenses & Certifications: Valid, insurable NC Driver’s License required.
- Must be willing to support the policies, procedures, mission, goals, and objectives of the Youth Center - Cherokee Boys &. Girls Clubs.
- Requires the ability to plan, organize, implement, coordinate, supervise and evaluate programs for youth ages 5-12 and/or 13-18.
- Requires the ability to maintain records, files, and tracking systems.
- Must be able to compile data and prepare reports.
- Must have good communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Must have basic computer skills and be able to operate a variety of office equipment.
- Must be familiar with applicable, local, State, and national guidelines and regulations i.e. Child Abuse Reporting Laws, OSHA etc. Must have or obtain Early Childhood Credentials 1 and 2 (completion within two years) of hire date.
- Must receive Basic School Age Child Care certification within six (6) months on the job.
- Shall obtain CPR /First Aid certificate within six (6) months on the job.
- Must be willing to take continuing education classes online through BGCA yearly. (Spillett Leadership) etc.
* Disclaimer Statement
This is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of job-related responsibilities, duties, skills, requirements or working conditions. Other duties may be assigned based on business need and the supervisor’s request.
EBCI reserves the right to revise the position description at any time. Designated positions may be required to assist in emergency and/or disaster situations. Complete job description is found on application site.
Community, Education and Recreation Services
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