Youth Development Professional - Milwaukee Academy of Science
2 months ago
Milwaukee
Job Description Job Summary: Assist in planning, organizing, and implementing programs/activities that allow members to feel empowered to make healthy choices, have medically accurate knowledge regarding adolescent development, learn methods to cope with stress, bullying and trauma, and a stronger sense of pride and responsibility related to their self-image and esteem. These programs include but not limited to health & hygiene; bullying prevention; drug, tobacco & alcohol prevention; teen pregnancy prevention; conflict resolution and social, emotional learning. Responsibilities: Culture Competency and Responsiveness • Assist in providing quality program activities and experiences that promote a sense of purpose and individual empowerment for members to practice and develop leadership skills, make meaningful choices during activities, support members to develop skills in decision making, planning and goal setting skills., • Assists in planning, organizing and implementing program activities in accordance with selected curricula that supports program goals and incorporates the needs and interests of members., • Understands and follows the BGCGM Member Care Manual policies and procedures to include but not limited to conduct of member policies, supervision of members policies, employee to member policies, member safety polices, child abuse and neglect policies, member health policies, transportation and field trips policies, the club safety/contingency plan, and the procedures for reporting incidents/accidents during program hours., • Demonstrate commitment to one’s own learning, skill building and professionalism on the job by following BGCGM code of conduct and employee handbook, supporting colleagues, sharing duties and working collaboratively, and active participation in meetings., • Provide appropriate guidance and direction through supportive relations with members., • At the DCF Teacher or Director Levels (salary grades 6/7), may provide training or leadership to other staff. May serve as primary back-up to Club Managers. Level 1 (Pay Grade 4) Education and/or Certifications: • High School diploma or equivalent, • Within 6 months of hire: Complete CPR training, First Aid training, and Suspected Child Abuse-Mandated Report Training (SCAN_MART) or equivalent., • At least 6 months’ experience directly related to youth and youth programming preferred., • 80 full days or 120 half days of experience as an assistant childcare teacher, if required., • Demonstrated examples of working with youth., • Highly organized/attention to detail., • Works effectively with families from a variety of cultural, linguistic, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds,, • Good communication skills, both oral and written, • Understands confidentiality guidelines and protects children, youth, and family confidentiality., • Awareness of local and state curriculum frameworks and standards. Education and/or Certifications: In addition to Level 2: • Has 12 related college credits OR has achieved Registry Level 6, • Has completed the non-credit DCF-Lead Teacher classes, • At least one year of experience directly related to youth and youth programming., • Ability to keep youth ages 4-18 enthusiastically engaged., • Program development and small group facilitation experience., • Understands basic benchmarks for member growth and development., • Ability to recognize that members have individual needs, characteristics, abilities, and rates of development., • Ability to articulate program goals and understands how specific activities support those goals. Education and/or Certifications: In addition to Levels 1 & 2: • 320+ hours in licensed program, • Official record of at least 18 course credits related to childcare., • Associates Degree or higher with coursework achieving Level 9 Registry rating., • 25 hours/year of Continuing Education Education and/or Certifications: In addition to Levels 1, 2 & 3: • Completed at least one of the training requirements in DCF21 Table 251.05A, • At least 30 course credits related to childcare., • Associates Degree + at least 3- course credits related to childcare., • Completed at least 5 hours of management training., • Has DPI Teaching License. Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and use hands to touch, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus. Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Shift Hours: 2P-6P / M-F (More hours may be required for paid training. Additional hours may be available.)