What are the responsibilities and job description for the Teen Center Youth Development Professional position at Boys & Girls Club of the Northern Plains, Inc.?
TITLE: Youth Development Professional
REPORTS TO: Teen Center Program Director
CLASSIFIED: Part Time, Non-Exempt
LOCATION: Brookings
MISSION: To inspire and enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to realize their full potential as productive, responsible and caring citizens.
JOB SUMMARY: Youth Development Professional will plan, organize, implement, supervise, and evaluate daily programs and activities for youth. The Senior Lead serves as a role model and mentor to both members and programming staff. This role involves coordinating with other staff to ensure a safe, enriching, and supportive environment. The Senior Lead Youth Development Professional is also responsible for overseeing the supervision of youth and assisting in managing the Leads and Youth Development Professionals.
JOB DUTIES:
REPORTS TO: Teen Center Program Director
CLASSIFIED: Part Time, Non-Exempt
LOCATION: Brookings
MISSION: To inspire and enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to realize their full potential as productive, responsible and caring citizens.
JOB SUMMARY: Youth Development Professional will plan, organize, implement, supervise, and evaluate daily programs and activities for youth. The Senior Lead serves as a role model and mentor to both members and programming staff. This role involves coordinating with other staff to ensure a safe, enriching, and supportive environment. The Senior Lead Youth Development Professional is also responsible for overseeing the supervision of youth and assisting in managing the Leads and Youth Development Professionals.
JOB DUTIES:
- Must be able to provide leadership, on-the-spot and reflective feedback, and supervision to assigned Leads, Youth Development Professionals, and volunteers.
- Collaborate with and provide support to teen center full-time staff on a daily basis.
- Mentor and train new staff members to ensure consistent and high-quality program delivery.
- Develop and organize daily programs and activities for youth that are engaging, educational, and promote positive development.
- Heavy focus on youth engagement and youth choice for all aspects of the Club.
- Ensure programs align with the Club’s priority outcomes and meet the needs of all youth participants.
- Assist staff with regular programing observations in all spaces and provide timely feedback to the appropriate staff.
- Commitment to youth safety; to include adequate supervision of youth, as well as providing a safe and welcoming environment for all members.
- Ensures an environment that facilitates cleanliness, attractiveness and safety of members, properties and equipment.
- Participate in training, special programs, and/or events.
- Support the growth and development of the Teen Center and foster ongoing engagement with the Brookings community.
- Provide guidance and support to youth with behavioral challenges, using positive strategies and individualized success plans.
- Develop positive relationships with parents, the school, and community partners.
- Assist with the implementation of grant programs and tracking.
- Ensure a safe and positive environment for all participants, addressing any issues or conflicts that arise.
- Collaborate with the Teen Center full-time team to ensure efficient and effective scheduling at the Teen Center.
- Oversee the E-Sports Program while ensuring all members follow the Club’s digital safety policies and procedures.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Serve as the point of contact on scheduled opening and closing shifts.
- High School Diploma or Equivalent
- Previous experience working with youth is required
- Previous supervisory experience is required
- Strong leadership and organizational skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work effectively with children, parents, and staff from diverse backgrounds
- CPR or First Aid Certification or willingness to obtain
- Commitment to working at least four days a week
- Committed to working school year hours (MON, TUES, TH, FRI: 3:00pm-7:00pm) (WED: 2:30PM-7:00PM) with additional office hours.
- Commitment to working at the Club during the summer 25-35 hours. (Open MON-FRI: 7:30AM-6:00PM)
- Must be of the mental and physical capacity to observe, interact, and communicate with youth, staff, volunteers, etc. at the Club to ensure safety of the space and others, provide guidance and reflection per the Club priority outcomes and goals
- Ability to stand/sit for long periods of time throughout a shift
- Ability to operate various types of general office equipment including PC, telephone, copier, etc.
- This position is considered to be safety-sensitive.