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Boys & Girls Club After School Staff

Positiveplace, Bainbridge Island, Washington, United States, 98110

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Job Details Job Location:

SCH Ordway - Bainbridge Island, WA 98110

Position Type:

Part Time

Salary Range:

$22.00 - $23.00 Hourly

Job Category:

Entry Level

Leading the Change in Youth Development At Boys & Girls Clubs of King County, we are taking youth programming to a new level. We are a leader in youth development, providing a safe, affordable place for kids and teens during critical out-of-school time. Our Clubs offer life-changing programs and services to youth throughout the greater Seattle area. If you are passionate about youth development, love to connect with people, have a proven track record of results with youth, and want to be part of an extraordinary team, Boys & Girls Clubs of King County is for you!

Opportunity Overview: YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROFESSIONAL A Youth Development Professional (YDP) supports Club Leadership in providing an Outcome Driven Club Experience in a variety of programming areas including: Gym, Games Room, Learning Center, Computer Lab, Kitchen, Club Entry, and other targeted programming areas. The majority of responsibilities are working directly with youth, ensuring their safety, well-being and development through interactive play and other activities as directed.

The YDP is self‑motivated, mature, energetic, and able to maintain clear and healthy boundaries with club members, parents and staff; able to communicate and interact with youth in a way that is age appropriate, motivational and positive in nature. The YDP must be flexible, have the ability to adapt to a work environment which changes often, must remain calm and solve problems in stressful situations. The YDP must anticipate and implement all elements of activities in an organized fashion.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide engaged presence to prepare youth for success while creating a safe and healthy Club environment that facilitates positive youth development

Ensure facilities, equipment & supplies are maintained

Assist with planning, developing, implementing and evaluating programs

Collect and track Club member attendance, coursework and behavior data

Model mature work behaviors to ensure a productive work environment

Ensure program areas are set‑up and cleaned up on a daily basis

Assist in facilitation of club specific and BGCA core programs

Assist in facilitation and delivery of High Yield Learning Activities (HYLAs)

Ensure member confidentiality during and after employment, including membership data, school data and other information obtained

Affirm positive behavior in members, and deliver coaching conversations and redirection when needed

Build partnerships with parents and families

Develop programs and activities that support the three impact pillars: healthy lifestyles, good character and community membership, and academic success

RELATIONSHIPS Internal:

Maintain close, daily positive contact with club staff, volunteers, club members, and supervisor. Attend staff meetings.

External:

Maintain a good reputation and moral conduct outside of work, in the community and on social media networks.

QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge and experience working with a non‑profit youth development agency, Boys & Girls Club experience preferred

High School diploma required to work in a licensed program

Must be 18+ years old to work in a licensed program

Strong organization skills, attention to detail, professional presence, strong customer relations skills and ability to maintain strict confidentiality

Understanding of youth development principles, ability to motivate youth in a positive way

Collaborate with other Clubs, Sites and Community Partners

Learn and support new ideas for the good of the Club

Model and guide youth in strengths‑based problem solving, goal setting and study skills

Experience working within diverse cultures preferred

Requirements for Staff Upon Hire

As a requirement of the Department of Children, Youth and Family (DCYF), it is necessary for individuals in this position to possess a STARS ID number and a Portable Background Check with a "Cleared" status prior to commencing work. The process can be initiated by visiting merit.dcyf.wa.gov. For more information, please reach out to our HR team at hr2@positiveplace.org.

Must provide documentation signed within the last twelve months by a licensed health‑care professional of negative TB testing.

Completion of initial STARS basic training, HIV/AIDS, First Aid, CPR and BBP certification (within 90 days of hire).

COVID‑19 Vaccination Requirement & Policy On August 18, 2021 Governor Jay Inslee announced that most child care, early learning, and youth development providers must be fully vaccinated against COVID‑19 by October 18, 2021 or obtain a religious or medical accommodation.

All BGCKC youth‑facing staff have provided proof of vaccination. BGCKC volunteers fall under this mandate as well. Please reach out to Human Resources at hr2@positiveplace.org to obtain the form to request a religious or medical accommodation.

COVID‑19 vaccines available in the United States are effective at protecting people from getting seriously ill, hospitalized, or dying. As with vaccines for other diseases, people who are up to date are optimally protected. CDC recommends that everyone 5 years and older get their primary series of COVID‑19 vaccines, and receive a booster dose when eligible.

People are considered “fully vaccinated” after two weeks following their second dose in a two‑dose series, like the Pfizer or Moderna vaccines.

Other Details HOURS:

Variable Part‑time, less than 30 hours/week

LOCATION:

Xailics (Hailits) Elementary

PAY RATE:

$22.00‑$23.00 per hour depending on experience. (Lifetime Range $20.00‑$23.00 per hour)

FSLA:

Non‑exempt

Benefits of working with us include:

Accessible PTO & Paid Holidays

100% Employee Discount for Childcare Fees

Generous 401k Employer Matching

Employee Tuition Assistance

Orca Cards

ClassPass Membership

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT The physical demands and characteristics of the work environment described here are representative of those occurring in the performance of the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the essential functions of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

This position is located on‑site, at the staff’s designated club. The noise level in the work environment is typically moderate to loud.

DISCLAIMER: This position description generally describes the principal functions of the position and the level of knowledge and skills typically required. It does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and the employee, and it is subject to change as the needs of the employer and the requirements of the job change.

Equal Employment Opportunity and Non‑Discrimination: Boys & Girls Clubs of King County (BGCKC) is committed to equal opportunity for all employees and applicants. BGCKC does not discriminate with regards to hiring, assignment, promotion or other conditions of staff employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, veteran status, disability, genetic information or any other status protected under local, state or federal law. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, upon request, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of our positions.

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