Youth Development Specialist

4 days ago


Newark, Delaware, United States Boys & Girls Clubs Full time
Job Summary

Under the supervision of the Childcare or Program Director, the Youth Development Professional is responsible for assisting with the development and effective operation of a quality school-age childcare program that complies with current Delacare rules for school-age centers.

Essential Functions
  1. Perform all job responsibilities in compliance with current state licensing requirements for school-age childcare centers, addressing non-compliance issues as needed or directed.
  2. Assist Childcare or Program Director in effectively delivering a variety of age-appropriate programs and activities, which reflect Boys & Girls Club's five core program areas and Youth Development Strategy, for children ages 6-12.
  3. Help ensure safe implementation of all programs and activities, including the condition of equipment and facilities, age-appropriateness, ability levels, weather, and appropriate use of equipment and supplies.
  4. Assist Childcare or Program Director in supervising children within guidelines established by Boys & Girls Clubs of Delaware, and in compliance with applicable state licensing regulations.
  5. Assist Childcare or Program Director in maintaining productive relationships with parents, school faculty and administrators, and staff, and other visitors to the Club.
  6. Present yourself as a positive role model for children at all times.
  7. Consistently adhere to the policies and practices of BGCDE OCCL and Delaware STARS.
  8. Contribute toward development of a positive identity and strong presence for the Boys & Girls Club in the community.
  9. Assume other tasks, assignments, and responsibilities as needed or directed.
Minimum Qualifications
  1. Level I: 18 years of age or older, School Age Site Assistant Certificate.
  2. Level II: 20 years of age or older, ability to drive 8 passenger van (must have valid driver's license with less than 5 points), First Aid/CPR Certification, or completion of certification within two months of date of hire, School Age Site Coordinator Certificate from the Department of Education.
  3. Level III: Must possess a School Age Site Coordinator Administrator certificate from the Department of Education, 20 years of age or older, ability to drive 8 passenger van (must have valid driver's license with less than 5 points), First Aid/CPR Certification, or completion of certification within two months of date of hire.
Environmental and Working Conditions

Environmental and working conditions vary from indoors to outdoors, various meeting locations in and out of the Club, occasional statewide travel (e.g. training). Employees are subject to transfer from one department to another and from one club/school site to another as the needs of the organization change.

Physical and Mental Requirements

Maintain a high energy level. Be comfortable working with children ages 6-12 in varying levels of physical activity. Frequently lifts, carries, or otherwise moves and positions objects weighing up to 25 pounds when preparing rooms for activities. Typically bends, stoops, walks, and sometimes runs on a regular basis while interacting with children in various activities throughout the day. Ability to perform duties effectively under stressful conditions; ability to make decisions quickly and accurately with tact and impartiality. Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions and communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

Work hours

Monday-Friday

PT Employee Benefits Incentives

Medical Benefits - Part-time employees who meet the following criteria are eligible for benefits per Affordable Care Act (ACA) Guidelines: 1 (one) year of service averaging 30 hours per week. Vision & Dental - 1 (one) year of service averaging 25 hours per week. Paid Time Off. Employee Assistance Program.

Boys & Girls Clubs of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Boys & Girls Clubs of Delaware does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.

Pay Range: $18.00 per hour



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