The Youth Program Specialist will be responsible for providing a safe, positive, developmentally appropriate learning environment for kindergarten through eighth grade students in the Out-of-School (OOS) program. The Youth Program Specialist offers monitoring and homework help and supports.
Essential Job Functions:
- Champion the Malone Center mission and vision in all engagements and interactions, both internal and external to the organization.
- Supervise and mentor program youth while modeling appropriate behavior and language.
- Create and implement age-appropriate, engaging activities for various ages K-8.
- Perform daily opening and closing tasks to completion.
- Utilize Brightwheel online parent and teacher portal for parent communication and tracking of youth attendance.
- Safely provide transportation from schools and to field trips in and outside of Lincoln.
- Provide positive interactions and implement behavior management skills.
- Adhere to all safety and Malone Center procedures.
- Maintain the cleanliness of all indoor and outdoor youth program areas and vehicles.
- Assist with youth program special events and field trips, during and outside of program hours.
- Assist with family engagement and community partnerships.
- Support the implementation of incentive programs.
- Participate in weekly team meetings.
- Perform all other duties as assigned.
Education and Experience:
- High school diploma or GED, required. Some College, preferred.
- Childcare experience preferred
- Demonstrated experience serving children and families from marginalized communities.
- Ability to develop rapport with diverse populations.
Required Qualifications:
- Ability to use a computer with basic proficiency.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to pass a preemployment background check and fingerprinting.
- Valid Nebraska driver’s license with acceptable driving record.
- Ability to drive 15-passenger van.
- Comfortable driving a passenger van a distance longer than an hour from, to, and around Lincoln.
- Demonstrated experience with children.
- Professional appearance when representing the Malone Center.
- Ability to complete required trainings within the first 30, 60, or 90 days of employment, depending on the training.
Schedule:
- School Year: Afternoon to early evening shifts, Monday–Friday 2:00 - 7:00 p.m.
- Summer: Full-time or Part-time hours available, up to 40 hours per week, between 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Evening and weekend hours as required by program operations