Summer Youth Program Aide

Company: Boys & Girls Club of the West San Gabriel Valley
Location: Monterey Park
Posted on: June 20, 2022

Job Description:

PRIMARY FUNCTION: Plans, implements, supervises and evaluates activities provided in within a specific program area, such as Education, Special Education, Social Recreation, Arts & Crafts, and Physical Education.

KEY ROLES (Essential Job Responsibilities):

Prepare Youth for Success

1. Create an environment that facilitates the achievement of Youth Development Outcomes:

promote and stimulate program participation;

register new members and participate in their club orientation process;

provide guidance and role modeling to members.

Program Development and Implementation

2. Effectively implement and administer programs, services and activities for drop-in members and visitors.

3. 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

4. Ensure a productive work environment by participating in weekly branch staff meetings.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. May participate in special programs and/or events.

2. May be required to drive Club van.

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.

Experience in working with children.

Knowledge of youth development.

Ability to motivate youth and manage behavior problems.

Ability to deal with the general public.

Ability to plan and implement quality programs for youth.

Ability to organize and supervise members in a safe environment.

Mandatory CPR and First Aid Certifications.

Valid State Drivers License

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT: Please evaluate and describe any physical skills, abilities or working conditions that are required to perform the essential duties of this position, as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act.



Job Requirements:

• Develop positive relationships with youth
• Nurture youth through providing direct interaction
• Lead activities to support the treatment plans of individual youth
• Ensure programs and services prepare youth for success
• Serve as a mentor to each youth
• Prepare required written reports regarding youth activity
• Coordinating service delivery, including on-site youth programming
• Create additional activities for youth before or after school, on weekends and during the summer
• Work to establish a relationship with youth's family or guardian and maintain personal contact and communication on an on-going basis to improve youth/family/guardian
• Work to establish a relationship with youth's family or guardian
• Provide safety and security to the facility through proper youth supervision
• Oversee the activities of the youth in maintaining order, discipline and safety

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