Youth Development Specialist - Housing

Organizational background

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Redlands-Riverside has been proudly serving children and families since 1967. We are one of the premier non-profits in the Inland Empire and looking for an incredible Youth Development Specialist (YDS) to join our dynamic team. We are a highly driven and mission-focused organization in need of an energetic, people-focused, organized, and committed professional to fill the critical role of YDS. The Club’s impact extends throughout several sites across the Inland Empire, Redlands, and areas of the High Desert.

Primary function

The Youth Development Specialist (YDS) prepares and implements programs, supervises club members, and evaluates activities and outcomes within a specific program area, supporting our priority outcome areas of Academic Success, Healthy Lifestyles, Good Character and Citizenship.

KEY ROLES (Essential Job Responsibilities): Prepare Youth for Success

1. Create an environment that facilitates the achievement of Youth Development

Outcomes

• Promote and stimulate program participation with members.
• Provide guidance and role modeling to members.
• Provide homework help

Program Implementation

2. Effectively implement and administer services and activities for students. 3. Ensure the safety of students is considered when implementing programs and activities. 4. Ensure program space/area is organized and cleaned during and after use.

Supervision of Youth

5. Provide guidance, affirm positive behavior and act as a role model and mentor to youth. 6. Provide a safe environment through active supervision, setting clear expectations and maintaining clean program areas. 7. Never leave members unsupervised and implement and follow School behavioral guidelines.

Professionalism

• 8.
• Ensure a productive work environment by participating in staff meetings as required by the supervisor or senior staff.
• 9.
• Maintain a good reputation and moral conduct outside of work, in the community and on social media networks.
• 10.
• Adhere to organizational policies and procedures as described in the organization’s Employee Handbook, Staff Code of Ethics, and elsewhere.

Additional responsibilities

• May participate in special programs and/or events.
• May be required to drive club van periodically.

Relationships

Internal

Maintains close, daily contact with Club staff (professional and volunteer), Club members, and supervisor to receive/provide information, discuss issues, explain guidelines/instructions; instruct; and advise/counsel.

External

Maintains contact with external community groups, schools, members' parents and others to assist in resolving problems.

Skills/Knowledge required

• High School diploma or GED.
• Experience working with children (preferred).
• Able to review and implement lesson plans provided by the supervisor.
• Knowledge of youth development stages.
• Early Childhood education credits are a plus.
• Ability to motivate youth and manage behavior problems.
• Ability to deal with the general public.
• Ability to plan and implement quality activities for youth.
• Ability to organize and supervise members in a safe environment.
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
• Interpersonal skill development and maintenance.
• Valid State Driver License or California ID card.
• Must clear TB, Drug Screen and Fingerprint check.
• CPR & First Aid Certifications within 90 of hire.

Physical requirements/Work environment

• Ability to walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel and twist on an intermittent or sometimes continuous basis.
• Ability to grasp, push, pull objects such as files, carts, sports equipment, etc. and reach overhead.
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. and multi-task.
• The job requires about 85% walking and/or standing, and 15% sitting.
• This position will be in-person working at a school site.
• Exposure to noise.
• Will work inside and outside.

It is the policy of Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Redlands-Riverside to consider all applicants and employees for their ability to perform their job without regard to their disabilities as required by law. We encourage all applicants and employees to notify management if accommodations are required for you to access your work area or to successfully perform your job duties.

Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Redlands-Riverside provided the following inclusive hiring information:

• We are an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants equally without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.
• Inclusive of minority and disadvantaged groups

LGBTQ+ friendly workplace