Lead- Youth Development Professional at Boys And Girls Clubs Of Greater Kansas City

Kansas City, Missouri, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

10 Jun, 26

Salary

17.0

Posted On

12 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Program Implementation, Guidance, Discipline, Character Development, Cultural Diversity Education, Planning, Implementation, Delivery, Youth Engagement, Teamwork, Networking, Relationship Building, Action Planning, Organizing, Monitoring, Time Management

Industry

Non-profit Organization Management

Description

TITLE: Lead - Youth Development Professional (YDP) PERFORMANCE PROFILE SOURCE: Part-time DEPARTMENT: Operations REPORTS TO: Director ¨ Salary Stipend x Hourly POSITION SUMMARY: The Lead YDP is responsible for all of the responsibilities of the YDP, plus serving as the program implementation “expert” as well as acting as a liaison between the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Kansas City (BGCGKC) and our youth development partner organization. Those YDP responsibilities include: ensuring youth development principles are incorporated into programs and activities; providing guidance and discipline to ensure a safe and positive environment for youth; ensuring the incorporation of character development, age appropriate and gender-specific programs and activities; ensuring that cultural diversity educational programs are implemented; assisting in the planning, implementation, and delivery of exciting and engaging activities and programs for youth ages 5 to 18; assuring the planning development and implementation of Boys & Girls Clubs of America National Programs; and maintaining and caring for applicable equipment and supplies. QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: Knowledge Thorough knowledge and understanding of BGCGKC youth development programs, principles and practices. As well, the incumbent must be resourceful, creative, solutions-oriented and poised in a fast-paced and consistently evolving environment. Some managerial experience preferred, Education High School Diploma required, some college preferred. Experience Minimum of one year of experience working with youth ages 5 to 18. Skills required in the following areas. * Safety, Health and Environmental Skills: Supporting a Safe Environment, Fostering Organizational Wellness * Communication Skills: Writing, Informing, Listening, Presenting * Planning Skills: Action Planning and Organizing, Monitoring, Time Management * Decision-Making Skills: Analyzing, Judgement, Innovating * Relationship Skills: Teamwork, Networking; Relationship Building * Quality Skills: Implementing Quality Improvements KEY ROLES Competency Areas: PREPARE YOUTH FOR SUCCESS PT1 Contribute to Programs, Activities and Services that Prepare Youth for Success PT2 Contribute to Creating a Club Environment that Facilitates the Achievement of Youth Development Outcomes HEALTH AND SAFETY PT3 CONTRIBUTE TO ENSURING A HEALTHY AND SAFE ENVIRONMENT PT4 Contribute to Ensuring that Facilities, Equipment and Supplies are maintained PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION PT5 CONTRIBUTE TO EFFECTIVELY PLANNING PROGRAMS, SERVICES AND ACTIVITIES TEAMWORK PT6 CONTRIBUTE TO TEAM MEETINGS TECHNOLOGY PT7 Update and Maintain Skills in Use of Current Technology and Information Management Systems Other requirements CPR, first aid certifications required. Current negative TB (tuberculosis) screening ENVIRONMENTAL AND WORKING CONDITIONS: Work is conducted in a Club setting, indoor and outside. PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS: * Maintain a high energy level. * Be comfortable performing multi-faceted projects in conjunction with day-to-day activities. DISCLAIMER: The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain, nor is it to be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications and objectives required of employees assigned to this job. Signed by: Incumbent Date Approved by: Supervisor Date Reviewed by: Vice President of Human Resources Date

Responsibilities

The Lead Youth Development Professional ensures youth development principles are integrated into programs, provides guidance for a safe environment, and oversees the implementation of age-appropriate and cultural diversity educational activities for youth aged 5 to 18. This role also acts as the program implementation expert and liaison between the organization and its youth development partner.