Youth Development Associate

at  Four Oaks Family And Childrens Services

WHAT IS THE SCHEDULE?

• Summer Programming (June to August) 8am to 5pm Mon-Fri
• After School Programming (August to May) 2pm to 6m Mon-Fri & 8am to 5pm on non-school days
• Gym Rentals (Seasonal) After 6pm Mon-Fri & occasional weekends

As theYouth Development Associateyou will be responsible the development and coordination of youth activities, positive role-modeling for youth in areas of problem-solving and social skill development, working constructively with parents and other family members to foster youth engagement, and assisting with basic life-skills related training needs of clients and staff. Specific duties include:

• Providing support to the Youth Development Specialist and Youth Development Program Coordinator (following program standards) in the safety and supervision of youth and encouragement of participants.
• Following program direction and compliance standards while implementing program activities.
• Recognizing and effectively responding to opportunities for problem-solving in the classroomImplementing and supervising positive developmental opportunities for students as directed
• Effectively implementing age- and skill-appropriate opportunities for the group so that each individual experiences success during out of school time programming.
• Carrying out established roles in enforcing out of school time program safety regulations.
• Setting a good example for students and others, including cleanliness, punctuality, sharing cleanup, sportsmanship, and table manners.
• Encouraging and demonstrating respect for personal property, equipment, and facilities.
• Supporting effective communication with parents.