Youth Development Professional

Reports to: Out-of-School Time Coordinator

Supervises: None

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 2pm to 6pm during the academic year

Position Summary

Youth Development Professionals provide safe and enriching afterschool programming for at-risk elementary students with an emphasis on improving academic outcomes and social-emotional skills.

Job Functions

Afterschool Program

• Supervise elementary students in a safe and enriching environment.
• Facilitate academic, recreational and social-emotional activities that align with 21^st Century Community Learning Center and other Community Learning Center outcomes.
• Implement developmentally appropriate and engaging lessons and activities that align with school standards and focus on improving academic and social-emotional outcomes for students.
• Provide safe transportation home for students via agency vehicle.
• Ensure afterschool spaces are safe, clean and developmentally appropriate.
• Track attendance and participation as requested.
• Assist with data collection and reporting as requested.

Student and Family Supports

• Communicate student and family needs with Lead Youth Development Specialist to facilitate referral to community resources.

Community Involvement

• Promote positive relationships between Volunteers of America, Dakotas, the Sioux Falls School District, families served and neighborhood/community partners.
• Help plan and participate in special events (e.g. Lights on Afterschool, parent nights, etc).
• Regular collaboration with school staff.
• Assist in supervision of program volunteers.

General

• Recognize and value diversity within the work environment.
• Maintain high level of confidentiality with sensitive information.

POSITIONS QUALIFICATIONS SKILLS & ABILITIES

Education: High School Diploma and/or state education requirements required. An Associates degree or some college coursework in child/human development, education, psychology, social work or other related field preferred.

Experience: Previous experience working with at-risk youth and/or families and diverse populations preferred.

Skills: Excellent verbal, listening, and written communication skills.

Certifications & Licenses: Valid driver’s license required.

Other Requirements: All candidates must be at least 18 years old.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Ability to stand, walk, sit, manually manipulate, reach outward and above shoulders, speak, climb, crawl, squat, kneel, and bend on a daily basis.
• Capability to lift, carry, push or pull up to 100lbs on a daily basis.