*TITLE: *Program Aide
*PROFILE SOURCE: *Youth Development Professional
*DEPARTMENT: *Programs
*REPORTS TO: *Program Director or Unit Director
*PRIMARY FUNCTION:*
The Program Aide / Youth Development Professional plans, implements, supervises members and evaluates activities provided within a specific program area, supporting our priority outcome areas of Academic Success, Healthy Lifestyles, Good Character and Citizenship.
This role will primarily work weekdays, 2:30pm - 7:30pm.
*KEY ROLES (Essential Job Responsibilities):*
_Prepare Youth for Success_
* Create an environment that facilitates the achievement of Youth Development Outcomes:
* promote and stimulate program participation;
* provide guidance and role modeling to members.
_Program Development and Implementation_
* Effectively implement and administer programs, services and activities for drop-in members and visitors.
* Monitor and evaluate programs, services and activities to ensure safety of members, quality in programs and appearance of the branch at all times.
Prepare periodic activity reports.
_Supervision_
* Ensure a productive work environment by participating in staff meetings and training sessions.
* May participate in special programs and/or events.
* May be required to drive Club van.
* Other duties as assigned by Supervisor.
_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:*
* High School diploma or GED.
* Two to four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
* Experience in working with children.
* Knowledge of youth development.
* Ability to motivate youth and manage behavior problems.
* Ability to deal with the general public of any socio-economic and ethnic background and youth age group.
* Ability to plan and implement quality programs for youth.
* Possess good verbal and written communication skills.
* Ability to organize and supervise members in a safe environment.
* Mandatory CPR, First Aid and Universal Precautions certifications.
* Valid State Driver’s License and good driving record.
Agreeable to obtain a driver's license if not currently held.
* Must be able to successfully pass a background check.
*PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:*
* Ability to perform gross and fine motor activities.
* Ability to regularly lift, carry, push, pull up to 20 lbs.
* Ability to handle hazardous/infectious waste; work where chemicals are used for cleaning; work where environmental dust, mist, and/or steam are occasionally present.
* Must be able to pass any and all required background screens and drug screens at any time of employment.
*DISCLAIMER:*
The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this classification.
It is not designed to contain, nor to be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications and objectives required of employees assigned to this job.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $12.
00 per hour
Schedule:
* Evening shift
* Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
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