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Boys & Girls Club of Hawaii

Youth Development Specialist II - Spalding Clubhouse

Boys & Girls Club of Hawaii, Honolulu, Hawaii, United States, 96814


Boys & Girls Club of Hawaii

Youth Development Specialist II - Spalding Clubhouse

Honolulu ,

Hawaii

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The mission of Boys and Girls Clubs of Hawaii is to enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens. The after-school hours have become a critical time for youth - a time when many children in our communities are left to fend for themselves without positive adult supervision. We provide a safe place filled with hope and opportunity, ongoing relationships with caring adult mentors, and enriching programs.Overview of the roleThe Youth Development Specialist is responsible for assisting with the daily planning and implementation of one or more of the "core" programs for youth Club members as directed by the Youth Development Director or Project Coordinator, or other designated supervisor, and conducting daily activities that are consistent with the organization's youth development goals, strategy and mission, and the Boys and Girls Club of America core values.What youll doImplement high-yield learning, healthy lifestyles, and learning activitiesProgram Planning and Implementation

Assist in planning and implementing age-appropriate activities which may include but may not be limited to one of the following Boys and Girls Club "core" program concepts and/or curriculums.Assist with recruiting youth to participate in program activities.Assist with Club and program orientation for youth members and parents.Assist in planning and implementing special small group activities (as assigned) for Club members between the ages of 6-17 years.Assist in planning and implementing program activities that provide for the developmental needs of youth and incorporating the Youth Development Strategy (enhancing the potential for developing a sense of competence, belonging, usefulness and influence).

Guidance

Provide guidance to all youth members in making positive choices for proper behaviors.Assist all youth with following Club rules to reinforce pro-social behaviors.Provide guidance for youth members dealing with unacceptable behaviors, utilizing techniques that help youth members accept personal responsibilities for their behavior, and develops a positive plan of action for change.

Marketing and Community Relations

Assist in the posting of daily program schedules that are creative and attractive.Assist in creating signs, posters, and announcements that are attractive and prominently displayed which provide information on coming events.Assist in preparing flyers, mail outs, etc., to advertise and promote program(s).Assist in making personal presentations to schools, parent groups, and other community organizations for promotions of programs.

Administrative Support

Assist with preparing requisitions for program supplies and equipment.Assist supervisor with preparing required program reports.Assist with regular evaluations of program activities and make changes as necessary to ensure quality service.Attend scheduled staff meetings.

Additional Responsibilities

Perform other duties as assigned to ensure the success of programs under their jurisdiction.

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