Youth Development Professional (7504)
About this role
Job DetailsJob Location: PMC-Cumberland, MD Corps - CUMBERLAND, MD 21502Position Type: Part Time with Benefits 20 or MoreEducation Level: High School Diploma/GEDSalary Range: $15.00 - $15.00 HourlyJob Category: RecreationPosition Type: Part-time (29 hours/week)
Hourly Pay rate: $15.00/hour
About this opportunity
Assists alongside program leaders in planning and leading center members and activities provided within a specific program area, supporting the priority outcomes of the program. May assist in special programs and/or events and/or participate in the implementation of other activities as necessary.
Participates in the Salvation Army’s ministry advancement by collaborating with the Salvation Army Officers to ensure Red Shield Youth Centers provide an engaging, enriching and empowering environment where youth develop Christ-like character, preparing them to become tomorrow’s leaders.
Key Responsibilities
Promotes and stimulates program participation.
Assists with the registration of new members and participates in their Center orientation process.
Provides guidance and role modeling to members.
Implements and administers programs, services and activities for Center members in an effective manner.
Monitors and evaluate programs, services, and activities to ensure the safety of members, quality in programs and appearance of the branch at all times. Prepare periodic activity reports.
Assists with implementation of outreach efforts to sustain and increase program membership and program participation.
Assists in maintaining facility and equipment in good working order.
Assists in maintaining all storage areas keeping them orderly and clean.
Reports all repairs, maintenance, and janitorial needs to supervisor.
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions
Ability to perform a variety of physical activities on a regular basis requiring constant motion (standing, walking, bending, squatting, climbing, reaching, pushing/pulling and hand-eye coordination) necessary to lead and participate in a variety of youth programming and physical activities.
Ability to lift (or obtain assistance lifting) moderately heavy (30-60 lbs.) program equipment following appropriate safety precautions.
Ability to express or exchange ideas by means of spoken words, communicating orally with others accurately and clearly.
Position requires travel within the community and to participate in off-site Center events.
This job is performed in a youth center environment and out in the community. Time is also spent at facilities similar to youth recreational facility or community center. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate and at times loud. Work sites are often located in low-income areas and challenging neighborhoods.
Position requires employees to occasionally work with challenging youth and family members:
Speak with or assist with upset parents/guardians.
Occasionally speaking with upset external partners or community members.
May be exposed to emotional outbursts from youth or their family members and may be exposed to germs and children who are ill.
Employee Benefits
Paid Time Off
Retirement Savings Plan Available
Supplemental Insurance Available
Voluntary Life Insurance and more!
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR IN YOU:
Education and Experience
High School Diploma or GED AND previous work in related field with Children and Youth preferred.
Licenses & Certifications
Valid Driver License
Equal Opportunity Employer: Veterans | Disabled
Company at a glance
The Salvation Army is the nation's largest direct provider of social services.
Annually, we help millions overcome poverty, addiction, and spiritual and economic hardships by preaching the gospel of Jesus Christ and meeting human needs in His name without discrimination in nearly every zip code.
By providing food, shelter, eviction prevention assistance, emergency disaster relief, rehabilitation, after-school and summer youth programs, spiritual enrichment, and more, The Salvation Army is doing the most good at nearly 7,000 centers of operation around the country.
The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.
Top Benefits
- Paid Time Off
- Retirement Savings Plan
- Supplemental Insurance
- Voluntary Life Insurance
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