• Youth Development Professional

    Boys & Girls Clubs of Hartford (Hartford, CT)


    Youth Development Professional

     

    Hartford, CT (http://maps.google.com/maps?q=Hartford+CT+USA)

     

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    Job Type

     

    Part-time

    Description

    Provide age appropriate programs and services in a safe and nurturing environment while helping youth advance in three core focus areas of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Hartford; (a) academic success, (b) healthy lifestyles and (c) good character & citizenship.safe and caring environment where youth feel comfortable taking growth related risks, by providing the appropriate levels of assistance where all youth can flourish in a social and emotional learning atmosphere.

     

    + Adds to the positive experience goals of all of our youth related programs

    + Collects data and assists with accurately reporting on program and service delivery, as well as, impact

    + Displays a high level of enthusiasm and commitment towards Club members and its activities

    + Ensures the safety of members, demonstrates positive values, and ethical behavior during service and program delivery

    + Implements, facilitates and coordinates assigned program services and educational curriculum for youth that are recreational, educational and progressive

    + Maintains positive and healthy relationships with members, their parents and/or guardians and school staff

    + Participates in the evaluation of Club programs on a consistent basis and ensures programs and activities respond to stakeholder needs and expectations

    + Performs other program and organization related assignments as services and needs change, evolve and grow

    + Properly maintains member/Club information in database

     

    Core hours are Monday through Friday; 2:00p.m. to 6:00p.m (may vary based on Club needs). Special events, activities and Spring Break may involve a change in schedule and weekend hours. Summer schedules could involve youth oriented field trips.

     

    EOE: Boys & Girls Clubs if Hartford shall engage in recruitment practices such that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.

    Requirements

    + High School Diploma or a General Educational Development Certificate

    + Knowledge of youth development with some experience in youth programs such as an internship, volunteerism or a summer job

    + Associate’s degree with one year of experience in youth programs is desirable

     

    This position requires movement; walking, bending, twisting and reaching with our without reasonable accommodation.

    Salary Description

    $17.00-$18.00 per hour