Youth Development Professional
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Job Description
Employment Type: Full-time
Location: Carnegie
Hours: 6:30am - 6:30pm (up to 40 hrs. per week)
Status: Hourly/Non-Exempt
Compensation: starting rate of $17/hour
Why BGCWPA
BGCWPA is one of the largest most comprehensive out-of-school-time providers in the region annually serving over 10500 youth from Allegheny Beaver and Somerset counties in preschool before/afterschool summer camp teen mentoring workforce development STEAM and sports programs. An affiliate of a national organization-Boys & Girls Clubs of America that will give you the opportunity to :
- Do Meaningful mission-driven work
- Develop and grow for leadership opportunities
- To be a part of a supportive inclusive workplace culture
Job Summary
The Youth Development Professional (YDP) serves as a direct-service leader in creating a safe engaging and inclusive environment that promotes the holistic development of all youth. YDPs implement daily programming with intentionality and enthusiasm fostering relationships that support each childs academic social-emotional and physical growth. Through activities such as STEAM literacy athletics mentoring and arts & culture YDPs create opportunities for exploration creativity and connection. Youth Development Professionals work within a team-based structure operating with the support of Youth Development Assistants and fellow YDPs while also receiving ongoing mentorship and coaching from Youth Development Managers. Youth Development Professionals receive ongoing guidance from Youth Development Managers and report to the Site Director.
Youth Development Professionals at BGCWPA operate in alignment with PA DHS Chapter 3270 regulations and are considered equivalent in qualifications to Assistant Group Supervisors in a licensed childcare setting. YDPs support the success of the clubhouse by ensuring high-quality supervision modeling positive behavior and contributing to a collaborative and inclusive team environment.
Qualifications
A Youth Development Professional shall have attained one of the following qualification levels:
- High school diploma or GED and 2500 hours of experience working with youth (babysitting countsexcluding family)
- Strong interest in youth development
- Reliable team-oriented and adaptable
- Comfortable using or learning Google Suite
What Youll Do
- Plan and lead programs in arts STEM sports and mentoring
- Build positive relationships with youth and families
- Ensure a safe inclusive and engaging environment
- Support day-to-day Club operations
- Promote and stimulate membership in the Clubhouse through programs services and outreach activities.
- Work in conjunction with volunteers tutors and students to participate in an ongoing education improvement program
- Offer input regarding department programs in partnership with the approval of the Program Manager.
- Flexibility to support other age groups including preschool
- Perform all additional duties and tasks assigned by leadership/supervisors.
Onboarding process -
- Must complete a health physical and TB test
- Clearances Act 33 Act 34 Act 151 and NSOR letter
- Employment is contingent upon being able to successfully pass a background check.
Notice
We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin age disability or genetics. Our organization prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race color religion gender sexual orientation gender identity or expression national origin age genetic information disability or veteran status.
Required Experience:
Junior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
