Youth Development Professional (All Sites)

Company: Boys and Girls Club of Hartford Inc
Location: Hartford
Posted on: March 20, 2023

Job Description:

Job Description:

Job 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. Creates a 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. Responsibilities:Adds to the positive experience goals of all of our youth-related programsCollects data and assists with accurately reporting on program and service delivery, as well as, impactDisplays a high level of enthusiasm and commitment toward Club members and its activitiesEnsures the safety of members, demonstrates positive values, and ethical behavior during service and program deliveryImplements, facilitates, and coordinates assigned program services and educational curricula for youth that are recreational, educational, and progressiveMaintains positive and healthy relationships with members, their parents and/or guardians, and school staffParticipates in the evaluation of Club programs on a consistent basis and ensures programs and activities respond to stakeholder needs and expectationsPerforms other program and organization-related assignments as services and needs change, evolve, and growProperly maintains member/Club information in database Core hours are Monday through Friday; 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. (may vary based on Club needs). Special events, activities, and Spring Break may involve a change in schedule and weekend hours. Summer schedules are typically 9 am-5 pm, Monday through Friday, and 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.High School Diploma or a General Educational Development CertificateKnowledge of youth development with some experience in youth programs such as an internship, volunteerism or a summer jobAssociate'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. PI208053737

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