Youth Development Professional (YDP)

Description

Schedule

• Monday - Thursdays: 2:00 PM - 7:00 PM
• Fridays: 1:30 PM -6:30 PM.
• Pay: $14.00 per hour
• Job Type: Part-time
• Job Duration: There are two different durations/terms available.
• Summer/Seasonal Term - June through August
• Year Round Term

Work Location

• In person

Key Responsibilities

• Promote and Stimulate program participation.
• Provide guidance and role modeling to members.
• Lead a variety of Club activities and programs.
• Participate in fun in-service training.
• Participate in special programs and/or events.
• Help young people prepare for their futures.
• May be required to drive for Club Activities periodically.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Program Coordinator.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; some college coursework preferred (youth development, education, behavioral health, or related field).
• Minimum of 1 year of experience working with youth in a program, camp, school, or community setting.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate and build rapport with youth ages 6–17, particularly those identified as higher risk.
• Passion for working in behavioral health, youth development, and character education.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to track participation and program outcomes.
• Ability to lead, motivate, and maintain discipline in a group setting while fostering a supportive, positive atmosphere.
• Clean drivers record required.
• The ideal candidate will be passionate for the job with an ability to reach out to students and create a relationship of mutual trust.