Youth Development Specialist - Manitowoc

Description

Position Overview

The Youth Development Specialist is responsible for implementing, supervising, and evaluating activities in a variety of program areas, such as education and STEM, arts and crafts, sports and recreation, good character and citizenship, and health and wellness. The Youth Development Specialist will ensure the Club environment is healthy, fun, safe, clean, and well maintained for Club members ages 6-18.

Essential Job Functions 

• Create an environment that actively engages Club members in programs and activities. 
• Record program attendance accurately for all programs and activities facilitated with Club members. 
• Provide guidance and positive role modeling to Club members.
• Monitor programs and activities to ensure the safety of Club members. 
• Abides by Mandated Reporter policies and procedures. 
• Collaborate with internal teams and departments to align goals and strategies and to foster a culture of cooperation and teamwork. 
• Engage in continuous learning and contribute to the effective implementation of continuous improvement processes. 
• Support the ethical use of data to make decisions in a timely and informed manner. 
• Represent the organization to the community in a way that enhances the organization’s profile, builds its reputation, supports its strategic priorities, and advances its mission. 
• Contribute to operational goals and objectives that align with and advance the organization's strategic priorities. 
• Strive to meet and surpass the expectations of youth, families, staff, volunteers, Board, funders, and other key stakeholders. 
• Focus efforts on promoting equity, engaging in trauma-informed and continuous improvement practices, and doing what is needed to help the communities the organization serves become great places for all children and youth to grow and thrive. 
• Ensure current safety practices meet or exceed organizational requirements. 
• Support the implementation of new or amended policies, practices, and processes that further mitigate and minimize safety risks. 
• Demonstrate a commitment to excellence, aligning your efforts with the organization’s values, mission, strategic priorities, and policies.
• Participate in available coaching opportunities, regular one-on-one meetings with supervisor, performance evaluations, and goal setting.
• Demonstrate a commitment to learning and development by following talent development requirements and creating and following a professional development plan.

Other duties as assigned. 

Qualifications

The Youth Development Specialist requires a majority combination of the following: 

Education and Experience 

• A High School Diploma or equivalent. 
• Demonstrated record of youth development knowledge, behavior management techniques, classroom management techniques, and ability to inspire and motivate. 

Skills and Requirements 

• Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to convey information in a timely, open, and clear manner.
• Reliable transportation.
• Knowledge of and ability to effectively use computers, software, and other technology tools. 
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

Key Characteristics (Standard for every position in the organization). 

• Is mission-driven and values-based. 
• Demonstrates a growth mindset and a commitment to lifelong learning. 
• Upholds a commitment to equity, while striving to be anti-racist and respectful of cultural differences with all stakeholders. 
• Contributes to a purpose-driven culture characterized by trust, inclusion, belonging, autonomy, and learning. 
• Operates with excellence in mind in all matters.