Jr. Youth Development Professional
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Job Location:
East Sussex - UK
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
About Us
For over 90 years Boys & Girls Clubs of Delaware has impacted thousands of lives across Delaware. We are the largest licensed provider of childcare in Delaware and the only statewide Boys & Girls Club in the nation.
Each and everyday girls and boys are left to find their own recreation and companionship. An increasing number of kids are at home with no adult care or supervision. Young people need toknow they have a place in their community where they can go. Clubs provide a safe haven for youth allow them to meet with friends and be a part of positive peer groups. Club programs teach life skills conflict resolution and focus on the development of character. Clubs also provide members with positive role models and a nurturing environment that help improve decision-making skills.
For over 90 years Boys & Girls Clubs of Delaware has impacted thousands of lives across Delaware. We are the largest licensed provider of childcare in Delaware and the only statewide Boys & Girls Club in the nation.
Each and everyday girls and boys are left to find their own recreation and companionship. An increasing number of kids are at home with no adult care or supervision. Young people need toknow they have a place in their community where they can go. Clubs provide a safe haven for youth allow them to meet with friends and be a part of positive peer groups. Club programs teach life skills conflict resolution and focus on the development of character. Clubs also provide members with positive role models and a nurturing environment that help improve decision-making skills.
Position Summary
Under the supervision of the IPT (Impact Programs Team) and the Agriculture & Nutrition Education Director the Jr. Youth Development Professional is responsible for assisting withmaintaining the crop production and visual aesthetic of the Mini Farm and providing agricultural education to the students of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Delaware and surrounding community. A variety of crops that tailor to the
needs and interests of the community will be produced on a weekly basis year-round utilizing two high tunnels for winter production.
needs and interests of the community will be produced on a weekly basis year-round utilizing two high tunnels for winter production.
Essential Functions
- Assist in maintaining the 15000 square foot Mini Farm keeping the area both productive and aesthetically pleasing through weeding watering planting harvesting and mulching. The site includes 70 varieties of culinary crops: 30 varieties of vegetables 25 varieties of herbs 16 varieties of fruits and 2 varieties of nuts plus an additional 30 varieties of pollinator plants which aid in the productivity of the crops.
- Assist the Director in providing fresh produce to the CAFE Program to use in their meals with particular emphasis on greens to go with chicken salad every month of the year and summer crops that can be provided weekly from June - August.
- Assist the Director in teaching agricultural classes once per week or more to satisfy educational grant requirements with a particular focus on Snacktivities to provide students with the Why behind the Mini Farm.
- Actively support the ongoing planning and implementation of the Farm to Kitchen project both on the farm site and in the self-prep kitchen.
- Help ensure safe implementation of all programs and activities. This involves but is not limited to condition of equipment and facilities; age-appropriateness; ability levels; weather; appropriate use of equipment and supplies.
- Present yourself as a positive role model for children at all times.
- Consistently adhere to the policies and practices of BGCDE.
- Contribute toward development of a positive identity and strong presence for the Boys & Girls Club in the community.
- Assume other tasks assignments and responsibilities as needed or directed.
Qualifications and Education Requirements
- Sixteen (16) years of age or older.
- Work permits are required for ALL employed minors under the age of 18 years of age.
Specific Provisions for Individuals 16 and 17 years of age
Minors 16-17 years of age:
- May not work more than twelve (12) hours in a combination of school & work per day
- Must have at least eight (8) consecutive hours of non-work non-school time in each 24-hour period
- May not work more than five (5) hours continuously without a non-work period of at least 30 consecutive minutes.
ENVIRONMENTAL AND WORKING CONDITIONS: Environmental and working conditions vary from indoors to outdoors; various meeting locations in and out of the Club; occasional statewide travel (e.g. training). Employees are subject to transfer from one department to another and from one club/school site to another as the needs of the organization change.
PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Regularly speak clearly and hear the spoken word.
- Frequently lifts carries or otherwise moves and positions objects weighing up to 25 pounds when preparing room for instruction.
- Typically bends stoops walks and sometimes runs on a regular basis while interacting with children in various activities throughout the day.
- Maintain a high energy level.
- Be comfortable working with children ages 5-14 in varying levels of physical activity.
WORK HOURS:
School Year: Monday to Friday 3:00PM to 6:00PM may be required to work full day shifts on school closing days and occasional weekends.
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 is it to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties responsibilities qualifications and objectives required of employees assigned to this job.
Boys & Girls Clubs of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Boys & Girls Clubs of Delaware does not discriminate on the basis of race religion color sex gender identity sexual orientation age non-disqualifying physical or mental disability national origin veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications merit and business need.
Required Experience:
Junior IC
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