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    Youth Development Specialist - Chicago, United States - Union League Boys and Girls Clubs

    Union League Boys and Girls Clubs
    Union League Boys and Girls Clubs Chicago, United States

    5 days ago

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    Job Description

    Job DescriptionDescription:

    Position Summary:

    The youth development specialist will provide programs and services on a daily basis to youth enrolled in the club, understand and implement the Mission of Union League Boys & Girls Clubs. The program specialist will serve as the direct supervisor for youth members. In our club, there are areas that you as a potential staff person need to make sure we are developing. These areas are: Good Character and Citizenship, Academic Success, and Healthy Lifestyles.

    Responsibilities:

    • Executes programs designed by the coordinators
    • Assures members are safe and engaged in activities
    • Encourages emotional, social, and educational growth of individual members
    • Direct supervision of club youth members
    • Follow program design of the coordinators
    • Assists coordinators in assuring all materials for the day are prepared
    • Assures program areas are left cleaned and organized at the end of the day
    • Other possible responsibilities pertaining to the club include, but are not limited to:
    • Data entry
    • Staff supervision
    • Chaperone for field trips
    • Moving materials from the club to school, or school to club
    Requirements:

    Knowledge:

    • Demonstrate knowledge of principles related to youth development
    • Ability to plan effectively
    • Group leadership skills
    • including and understanding of group dynamics and discipline
    • Understanding of the population of youth served.

    Education:

    Employees need to be 18 or older and be enrolled in college or have some college courses.

    Experience:

    Have worked or volunteered with children.

    Scope of Authority:

    The Youth Development Specialist's direct supervisor is the Youth Development and Programs Coordinator.

    Skills Needed:

    • Communicate, listen and understand the children. Provide them with correct and timely information and feedback when requested.
    • Decision Making: Youth Development Specialist will inform the Youth Development and Programs Coordinator about the problem and will try to come to a solution. If a solution cannot be reached, the Assistant Club Director and/or the Director of Club Services will be contacted to resolve the problem.
    • Leadership–Be a Role Model for Co-Workers, volunteers and especially members.
    • Enhance and encourage the members to strive to meet their goals.
    • Personal Initiative to work and to achieve higher levels of responsibility to better serve the youth in all programs.
    • Planning and organizing by coming in and working on special days to accomplish the task and goals needed to implement the programs and activities for our youth such as: Youth of the Year Award, Youth of the Month Award, annual Gala, and other organization events.
    • Promote a Safe, and healthy environment. Making sure that the members know the safety rules of the Club are understood and met.

    Desired Qualifications:

    • Desire and ability to work with children
    • Ability to accept supervision and guidance
    • Good character, integrity and adaptability
    • Enthusiasm, good judgment, patience and self-control
    • Positive example for youth and peers in appearance, attitude and behavior
    • Must participate in required trainings by the Club, County, State, and/or funders

    Other Requirements:

    • Must be at least 18 years old
    • Be enrolled in college or have some college credits
    • Must be able to pass a criminal background check and drug test
    • Must attend all staff meetings
    • Responsible for all activities or program areas from beginning to end
    • Be able to maintain high level of energy.
    • Be adaptable and be flexible to change.
    • Assume other responsibilities as assigned by supervisor
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