Youth Development Specialist

Position Title: Youth Development Specialist
Department: Youth Services - Programming
Supervisor: Site Coordinator
Supervises: N/A
Rate: $15 per hour – Sept 2022- Jun 2023 ( Part time )
Schedule:
Mon - Tue (3:00PM - 7PM) Wed (12PM - 7PM) TH - Fri (3:00PM - 7PM)

COVID – Vaccination required

Mission Statement

Founded in 1938, the Boys & Girls Club of Newark (BGCN) is a non-profit organization working with youth in order to help them achieve academic success, build good character and citizenship, and lead healthy lifestyles.

Youth Development Specialists will work in school / after school settings with children.

Essential Function:

The Boys & Girls Club of Newark (BGCN) is currently seeking energetic, organized, and compassionate individuals who are interested in serving as positive role models in the lives of children. Applicants must be at least 18 years old. Job duties for this part-time/seasonal position include but are not limited to: creating and
maintaining a safe physical & emotional environment, direct supervision of children during all program hours and the planning, and implementation of our core program areas – Academic Success, Good Character & Citizenship, Healthy Life Skills and the Arts.

Also, supports each member with providing home-work / power hour support, supporting interns with meditation, physical, social and emotional activities. Overall, our goal is to provide support to our families, all
while ensuring our members have the best experience during these uncertain times, and promoting the safest standards by following COVID-19, State, Local and Licensing guidelines.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The duties listed below are the primary duties of this position but are not all the duties that may be required.
BGCN reserves the right to change, reduce or expand the duties of this position at any time. Specifically, the primary duties are:

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Stimulate members’ interest and positive participation in activities
• Support each member with distant learning (providing technical computer and in classroom support

while they are learning remotely with their schools) * Provide home-work / power hour support

• Implement and actively supervise programs, services and activities for members
• Assist with creating and planning programs and activities
• Recognize and respond quickly to unacceptable behavior – arguing, fighting etc. – using positive

discipline and other techniques as outlined in trainings * Complete accident or incident reports when appropriate according to BGCN procedures

• Assist in the maintenance of the facility, equipment and supplies
• Be prompt, courteous, and neat during working hours, according to uniform guidelines
• Maintain an inventory of all program equipment and supplies and relay shortages to supervisor
• Recommend and requisition supplies needed for assigned area
• Complete daily reports on department activities and attendance
• Work with staff on special events and facilitate programs in any department when needed
• Complete any required or mandated trainings and/or professional development
• Engage parents regarding opportunities and expectations of club members, as well as general club

participation * Adhere to all Child Care Licensing requirements and policies/procedures as outlined in the Employee
Handbook and elsewhere * Ability to attend full-day field trips once-a-week, as needed

• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications: * Associates Degree or equivalent required

• Two years ‘experience working with youth and families required in a school/afterschool setting
• Attend staff trainings outside of regular work hours
• CPR certificate - preferred
• Strong Tutoring background in English, Mathematics and Science
• Required Medical Physical Examination with negative TB test
• Must understand and appreciate the mission of The Boys & Girls Club of Newark

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $15.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Are you COVID 19 Vaccinated?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• After School: 2 years (Required)
• Classroom Management: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: One location