Lead- Youth Development Professional en undefined
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- Junior
- Oficina en Independence
TITLE: Lead - Youth Development Professional (YDP)
PERFORMANCE
PROFILE SOURCE: Part-time
DEPARTMENT: Operations
REPORTS TO: Director
¨ Salary Stipend x Hourly
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Lead YDP is responsible for all of the responsibilities of the YDP, plus serving as the program implementation “expert” as well as acting as a liaison between the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Kansas City (BGCGKC) and our youth development partner organization. Those YDP responsibilities include: ensuring youth development principles are incorporated into programs and activities; providing guidance and discipline to ensure a safe and positive environment for youth; ensuring the incorporation of character development, age appropriate and gender-specific programs and activities; ensuring that cultural diversity educational programs are implemented; assisting in the planning, implementation, and delivery of exciting and engaging activities and programs for youth ages 5 to 18; assuring the planning development and implementation of Boys & Girls Clubs of America National Programs; and maintaining and caring for applicable equipment and supplies.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
Knowledge
Thorough knowledge and understanding of BGCGKC youth development programs, principles and practices. As well, the incumbent must be resourceful, creative, solutions-oriented and poised in a fast-paced and consistently evolving environment. Some managerial experience preferred,
Education
High School Diploma required, some college preferred.
Experience
Minimum of one year of experience working with youth ages 5 to 18.
Skills required in the following areas.
- Safety, Health and Environmental Skills: Supporting a Safe Environment, Fostering Organizational Wellness
- Communication Skills: Writing, Informing, Listening, Presenting
- Planning Skills: Action Planning and Organizing, Monitoring, Time Management
- Decision-Making Skills: Analyzing, Judgement, Innovating
- Relationship Skills: Teamwork, Networking; Relationship Building
- Quality Skills: Implementing Quality Improvements
KEY ROLES
Competency Areas:
PREPARE YOUTH FOR SUCCESS
PT1 Contribute to Programs, Activities and Services that Prepare Youth for Success
PT2 Contribute to Creating a Club Environment that Facilitates the Achievement of Youth Development Outcomes
HEALTH AND SAFETY
PT3 Contribute to Ensuring a Healthy and Safe Environment
PT4 Contribute to Ensuring that Facilities, Equipment and Supplies are maintained
PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION
PT5 Contribute to Effectively Planning Programs, Services and Activities
TEAMWORK
PT6 Contribute to Team Meetings
TECHNOLOGY
PT7 Update and Maintain Skills in Use of Current Technology and Information Management Systems
Other requirements
CPR, first aid certifications required.
Current negative TB (tuberculosis) screening
ENVIRONMENTAL AND WORKING CONDITIONS:
Work is conducted in a Club setting, indoor and outside.
PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Maintain a high energy level.
- Be comfortable performing multi-faceted projects in conjunction with day-to-day activities.
DISCLAIMER:
The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain, nor is it to be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications and objectives required of employees assigned to this job.
Signed by:
Incumbent Date
Approved by:
Supervisor Date
Reviewed by:
Vice President of Human Resources Date
