Youth Development Leader Specialist at BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS OF TOPEKA

Topeka, Kansas, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

03 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

03 Jan, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Youth Development, Program Facilitation, Education, Workforce Readiness, Arts, Sports, Fitness, Recreation, Health, Life Skills, Character Development, Leadership, Classroom Management, Goal-Setting, Intervention Strategies, Common Core Standards

Industry

Civic and Social Organizations

Description

Job Details Level: Experienced Job Location: Logan - Topeka, KS 66608 Position Type: Part Time Education Level: 2 Year Degree Travel Percentage: Negligible Job Category: Nonprofit - Social Services Primary Function The Youth Development Leader Specialist oversees, facilitates, and trains a specialized program developed and endorsed by Boys & Girls Clubs of America at Boys & Girls Clubs of Topeka. This position works with the site coordinator to develop strategies to help Club Members participate in Club programming which include Education and Workforce Readiness, The Arts, Sports, Fitness and Recreation, Health and Life Skills, Character, and Leadership. The YDLS role is responsible for leading one-on-one or small group lessons to cater to the academic or behavioral needs of Club Members. Key Roles (Essential Job Responsibilities) Deliver programs, activities and services that prepare youth for academic and/or social emotional success. Plan and facilitate opportunities for youth voice when making choices in activities and programming. Inspire, encourage, and foster engagement by all Club members in activities. Inspire and support Youth Development Leaders and Youth Development Assistants in providing and facilitating daily learning activities consistent with Club learning objectives. Develop and maintain supportive and professional relationships with others (school district staff, families, and volunteers, etc.) to meet the needs of Club members. General BGCT Expectations Healthy Behavior Modeling – Teaching youth and teens the importance of living an active, healthy lifestyle is a BGCT priority. As a result, all staff is expected to model healthy behavior while working with our Club members. Inclusive Environment – BGCT values creating child-friendly environments, where youth and teens of all abilities, races, and ethnicities can be successful and participate. BGCT expects employees to embrace its focus on inclusion of all members. Continuous Learning – Building the capacity of staff is central to BGCT. The organization requires all staff to participate in annual professional development opportunities to cultivate their skills in the youth development field. Safe Spaces – Every staff member shares the responsibility for ensuring BGCT is, and remains, an environment free of sexual, physical, or emotional abuse. Qualifications Skills / Knowledge Required 48 college credit hours or pass the state-mandated paraprofessional test or 3 years of experience in a Boys & Girls Club (or similar environment) Knowledge of the Common Core Standards, intervention strategies, and intervention resources Knowledge and skills in proper English usage, grammar, vocabulary, spelling and punctuation, and basic math; methodologies, techniques and practices used to address the educational and emotional needs of regular program and Club members in special education Ability to maintain effective classroom management strategies Ability to motivate and encourage Club members to improve their academic or behavioral performance using effective goal-setting strategies

Responsibilities

The Youth Development Leader Specialist oversees and facilitates specialized programs for youth, focusing on academic and social emotional success. They are responsible for leading lessons and engaging Club members in various activities.