Youth Development Specialist (Part Time) - Las Vegas Trail Branch

Description

The Youth Development Specialist is responsible for administrative compliance, branch programming, front desk operations, facility and child safety. This position provides hands-on programming while creating a safe and engaging environment for our members. At the branches, youth receive targeted services in a safe, supportive environment from staff who believe in the organization’s mission. The Club experience focuses on three priority outcomes: Academic Success, Healthy Lifestyles, and Positive Citizenship. 

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

Branch Programming:

• Accountable for assigned programming and activities
• Accountable for quality programming and activities and implementing YPQ techniques
• Accountable for promoting and maintaining a culture of safety in program area(s)
• Accountable for assigned special programs and initiatives

Front Desk Operations:

• Accountable for providing excellent customer service
• Accountable for enforcing all security, safety, and health protocols
• Accountable for managing front door traffic efficiently and effectively
• Accountable for ensuring members are checked in/out properly utilizing childcare management systems

Administrative Compliance: 

• Complete all required reports and administrative duties on time. 
• Collect and manage required data and internal and external reporting. Ensure accuracy of data and reporting. Ensure the effective completion of all assessment and measurement activities of programs
• Comply with all administrative policies and procedures, processes and controls
• Accountable for accurate and timely collection and review of membership application
• Accountable for accurate and timely paperwork, reports, and data entry
• Accountable for utilizing all BGCGTC communication tools regularly and effectively

Facility and Child Safety:

• Accountable for adherence to all organizational health and safety policies and implementation of all safety practices and procedures at assigned site
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect members, staff, equipment, materials, and facilities. Abide by facility maintenance protocols and procedures to ensure compliance
• Accountable for reporting incidents and completing documentation within required timeline
• Maintain discipline, de-escalate conflict between members and/or others 
• Obtain and renew CPR and First Aid certification by deadline

   Relationships:

• Be a positive role model
• Maintain emotional control and make good decisions under pressure
• Represent the Boys & Girls Club in a positive manner

Attendance:

• Regular attendance is required; arrive on time, work required hours/shift, and leave at scheduled time

Requirements

Education and Work Experience Requirements:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Minimum 6 months of experience working with youth 

Minimum Qualifications:

• Ability to work during program hours: School year between 2:00pm - 7:00pm schedule, Monday – Friday and during summer, Monday - Friday between 7:30am - 6:00pm 
• Ability to be a positive role model
• Ability to establish rapport and build relationships
• Ability to relate to at-risk youth
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
• Must be able to obtain CPR and First Aid certification
• Must be able to pass agency background screens and drug screen at any time

Preferred Qualifications:

• Some College
• Ability to facilitate, teach, or instruct
• Bilingual 
• Currently certified in CPR/First Aid
• Knowledge of various program areas such as healthy lifestyles, culture and arts, academics, social development and teen interests
• Work experience or program knowledge of the Boys & Girls Club Movement (national and/or local Club) is an advantage