Youth Development Professional & Driver - Part Time, Seasonal (7832)

This position will work 25-29 hours per week, with increased hours during Fall Break and Christmas Break. May lead to full-time employment, to be determined by performance and attendance at the Red Shield Youth Center. The hours are 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm, Monday - Friday. Hours will change during school breaks.

Job Summary:

Plans, implements, supervises members, and evaluates activities provided within a specific program area, supporting the Red Shield Youth Center priority outcome areas of Academic Success, Healthy Lifestyles, Good Character and Citizenship. May oversee special programs and/or events (i.e., Keystone, Youth of the Year and Awards Programs), and/or participate in the implementation of other unit activities as necessary. Builds and maintains a professional relationship with all RSYC members and their families to help advance the mission of The Salvation Army.

Essential Functions:

Prepare Youth for Success (20%)

Creates an environment that facilitates the achievement of Youth Development Outcomes:

• Promotes and stimulates program participation.
• Assists with registration of new members and participates in their RSYC orientation process.
• Provides guidance and role modeling to members.

Program Development and Implementation (70%)

Administer programs, services and activities for RSYC members in an effective manner.

May oversee special programs and services such as Youth of Year programs or Youth of the Month.

Monitors and evaluates programs, services, and activities to ensure safety of members, quality in programs and appearance of the Center. Prepare periodic activity reports.

Assists with implementation of outreach efforts to sustain and increase program membership and program participation.

Facility & Equipment Management (10%)

Assists in maintaining facility and equipment in good working order.

Assists in maintaining all storage areas keeping them orderly and clean.

Reports all repairs, maintenance, and janitorial needs to supervisor.