Description
The Nome Boys & Girls Club is looking for a YDP2-Program Aide to supervise school-age youth and safely coordinate activities provided within the Boys & Girls Clubs' five core program areas. Efforts will result in a recreation program with high energy and activity level that is highly patronized by members, and an atmosphere that is positive and inviting to all members.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Essential duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:
- Basic understanding of youth development, generally acquired through a minimum of 6 months' experience tutoring, mentoring, or supervising school-age youth.
- Ability to effectively communicate in writing and orally, including ability to communicate with youth when environment is noisy.
- Ability to organize and supervise youth in a safe manner.
- Ability to motivate youth and manage challenging behavioral situations.
- Ability to juggle a variety of tasks at one time in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to maintain good relations with peers and general public.
- Effective problem solving skills.
- Creativity and high energy level.
- Contribute to an environment that facilitates the achievement of Youth Development Outcomes.
- Youth Development Strategy is used in all interactions with youth.
- Evaluate program effectiveness and recommend changes as necessary.
- Promote and stimulate program participation through, but not limited to, highlighting youth achievement and activities, and reflecting members' work and input.
- Greet members and participate in their club orientation process; conduct tours.
- Provide positive guidance and role modeling to members.
- Implement department activities and other events as directed. Assist members with homework.
- Maintain accurate inventories of equipment and materials related to assigned program area and notify supervisor of any shortages or items needing repair.
- Maintaining equipment and facility, program areas and supplies, ensuring a consistently clean, inviting appearance and an environment that is safe for members and staff.
- Assess facility needs and perform janitorial and minor maintenance duties, including but not limited to: cleaning walls, floors and restrooms; removing trash.
- Immediately correct safety concerns such as spills, equipment not stored correctly, doors left unlocked, etc.
- Move throughout activity area without disrupting youth traffic flow and activities.
- Recognize and react quickly to problems--arguing, bullying, fighting, horseplay—and stop the undesirable activity quickly, using Boys & Girls Clubs Effective Guidance and Discipline principles.
- Respond to injuries and signs of illness, and ensure emergency procedures are followed.
- Complete incident reports timely and accurately per Boys & Girls Clubs policies and procedures.
- Observe BGC policies and procedures at all times.
- Develop familiarity with and participate in Commitment to Quality Process.
- Identify high needs youth (e.g., those at risk for abuse, neglect, gang involvement, substance abuse, depression, suicide), and report to supervisor for follow-up/profiling or mandatory reporting of suspected child abuse.
- Report for duty and work assigned shifts with punctual and reliable attendance.
- Accurately record hours worked and complete timesheets by required payroll deadline
- Complete all required training courses as scheduled and continue to update and maintain current skills.
- Ensure a productive work environment by participating in required staff meetings.
- Maintain close, daily communication with Club staff (professional and volunteer), Club members, and supervisor to receive/provide information, discuss issues, explain guidelines/instructions; instruct, and advise/counsel.
- Provide customer service to adults and other user groups in the facility.
- Demonstrate flexibility to changing priorities and assume additional duties as required.
Non-essential duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:
- May participate in special outreach programs and/or events.
Requirements
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and abilities required.
- High school diploma or equivalency, background in education is a plus.
- Basic understanding of youth development, generally acquired through a minimum of 6 months' experience tutoring, mentoring, or supervising school-age youth.
- Ability to effectively communicate in writing and orally, including ability to communicate with youths and get their attention when they are playing and environment is noisy.
- Ability to organize and supervise Youth in a safe manner.
- Ability to motivate youth and manage challenging behavioral situations.
- Ability to juggle a variety of tasks at one time in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to maintain good relations with peers and general public.
- Ability to work evenings, weekends as required and adapt to schedule changes.
- Must pass criminal records check.
- Effective problem solving skills.
- Creativity and high energy level.
If you meet these qualifications, please apply. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an online application.
This is a full-time position, 30hrs/wk $19.75/hr DOE/Q.
Position is open until filled by a qualified candidate.