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Boys & Girls Club of Aberdeen Youth Development Specialist in Aberdeen, South Dakota
TYPE OF POSITION: Regular Part Time (10-20 hours per week during the School Year), Part Time to Full Time in the summer months, Non-Exempt JOB SUMMARY: The Youth Development Specialist is responsible for utilizing the resources of the organization to assist with the services and programs for the club members and communitys youth. MAJOR RESPONSIBLITIES:
- Responsible for assisting staff with supervision of education, recreation, and art programs for the organizations youth
- Assist staff in stimulating participation of youth in activities
- Provide leadership, direction, and problem solving in delivering guidance services
- Conducts National Boys and Girls Club Programs
- Supervise care and maintenance of department equipment, supplies, and facilities
- Contributes to the creation of the overall Clubs climate for youth development
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBLITIES:
- Will be required to drive Club vans
- Other duties as assigned
SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:
- Experience working with youth in grades K-12, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Experience in supervising programs and services for youth, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to multi-task
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:
- May have to manage a number of projects at one time, and may be interrupted frequently to meet the needs of youth
- Must remain patient and committed to the activities
- Must be able to complete tasks while working in a busy, noisy environment
- May deliver programs in a variety of locations and may have to transport, lift and carry equipment and supplies
- May have to engage in conflict resolution or crisis management
*HOURS: School Year: 2:40 p.m. 7:00 pm; Summer: 7:30a.m.-6:00p.m. Mon-Fri; *