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This is an On-Call position. Shifts will be assigned on an as needed basis.

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

The Youth Development Specialist (YDS) prepares and implements programs, supervises club members, and evaluates activities and outcomes within a specific program area, supporting our priority outcome areas of Academic Success, Healthy Lifestyles, Good Character and Citizenship. This is an afterschool/summer contracted position with Scholarship Prep Charter Schools and is subject to Scholarship Prep guidelines & rules.

KEY ROLES (Essential Job Responsibilities):

Prepare Youth for Success

• Promote and stimulate program participation with members.
• Provide guidance and role modeling to members.
• Provide homework help and academic support.

Program Implementation

Supervision of Youth

• Provide guidance, affirm positive behavior and act as a role model and mentor to youth.
• Provide a safe environment through active supervision, setting clear expectations and maintaining clean program areas.
• Never leave members unsupervised and implement and follow School behavioral guidelines.

Professionalism

• Ensure a productive work environment by participating in staff meetings as required by the supervisor or senior staff.
• Maintain a good reputation and moral conduct outside of work, in the community and on social media networks.
• Adhere to organizational policies and procedures as described in the organization’s Employee Handbook, Staff Code of Ethics, and elsewhere.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• May participate in special programs and/or events.
• May be required to drive club van periodically.

RELATIONSHIPS:

Internal: Maintains close, daily contact with Club staff (professional and volunteer), Club members, and supervisor to receive/provide information, discuss issues, explain guidelines/instructions; instruct; and advise/counsel.

External: Maintains contact with external community groups, schools, members' parents and others to assist in resolving problems.

SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:

• Must have at least 48 semester/72 quarter college units, College Degree or pass School District ESSA test.
• Ability to work a minimum of two (2) days per week.

• Valid State Driver License or California ID card.
• Must clear TB, Drug Screen and Fingerprint check.
• CPR & First Aid Certifications within 90 of hire.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Ability to walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel and twist on an intermittent or sometimes continuous basis. Ability to grasp, push, pull objects such as files, carts, sports equipment, etc. and reach overhead. Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. and multi-task. The job requires about 85% walking and/or standing, and 15% sitting. This position will be in-person working at Clubhouse. Exposure to noise. Will work inside and outside.

It is the policy of Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Redlands-Riverside to consider all applicants and employees for their ability to perform their job without regard to their disabilities as required by law. We encourage all applicants and employees to notify management if accommodations are required for you to access your work area or to successfully perform your job duties.

Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Redlands-Riverside provided the following inclusive hiring information:

We are an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants equally without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.

• Inclusive of minority and disadvantaged groups
• LGBTQ+ friendly workplace