General Function and Description:

The Youth Development Specialist I – Float is responsible for ensuring administrative compliance, implementing assigned programming, maintaining facility and child safety, and supporting daily childcare operations. This position requires travel between various branch locations to provide coverage and support as needed and directed by the supervisor.

At each branch, youth receive targeted programming and services in a safe, supportive, and engaging environment delivered by staff who are committed to the organization’s mission. The Club experience is designed to promote three priority outcomes: Academic Success, Healthy Lifestyles, and Positive Citizenship.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES

Administrative Compliance: 

• Complete all required reports and administrative duties on time. 
• Collect and manage required data and internal and external reporting. Ensure accuracy of data and reporting. Ensure the effective completion of all assessment and measurement activities of programs.
• Comply with all administrative policies and procedures, processes, and controls
• Accountable for accurate and timely collection and review of membership application.
• Accountable for accurate and timely paperwork, reports, and data entry
• Accountable for utilizing all BGCGTC communication tools regularly and effectively

Facility & Safety:

• Accountable for adherence to all organizational health and safety policies and implementation of all safety practices and procedures at assigned work location(s)
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect members, staff, equipment, materials, and facilities. Abide by facility maintenance protocols and procedures to ensure compliance
• Accountable for reporting incidents and completing documentation within the required timeline
• Maintain discipline, de-escalate conflict between members and/or others
• Obtain and renew CPR and First Aid certification by deadline

Programming

• Accountable for assigned programming and activities
• Accountable for quality programming and activities and implementing YPQ techniques
• Accountable for promoting and maintaining a culture of safety in program area(s)
• Accountable for assigned special programs and initiatives

Childcare Operations

• Accountable for providing excellent customer service
• Accountable for enforcing all security, safety, and health protocols
• Accountable for managing front door traffic efficiently and effectively
• Accountable for ensuring members are checked in/out properly utilizing childcare management systems
• Accountable for following all licensing requirements mandated by the State of Texas

Relationships:

• Be a positive role model 
• Maintain emotional control and make good decisions under pressure
• Represent the Boys & Girls Club in a positive manner

Attendance:

• Regular attendance is required; arrive on time; punctuality is required

Nonessential Duties:

• Complete all other duties as assigned

Education and Work Experience Requirements:

• High School diploma or equivalent; some college preferred
• Minimum 6 months experience working with youth 

Minimum Qualifications Requirements:

• Ability to work during program hours
• Ability to work various sites as directed 
• Ability to be a positive role model
• Ability to establish rapport and build relationships
• Ability to relate to at-risk youth
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
• Must be able to obtain CPR and First Aid certification
• Must be able to pass agency background screens and drug screen at any time

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to facilitate, teach, or instruct
• Bilingual 
• Currently certified in CPR/First Aid
• Knowledge of various program areas such as healthy lifestyles, culture and arts, academics, social development and teen interests
• Work experience with or program knowledge of the Boys & Girls Club Movement (national and/or local Club) is an advantage