Substitute - Youth Development Specialist - Redlands Locations

This is an On-Call position. Shifts will be assigned on an as needed basis.

Primary function

The Youth Development Specialist (YDS) prepares and implements programs, supervises club members, and evaluates activities and outcomes within a specific program area, supporting our priority outcome areas of Academic Success, Healthy Lifestyles, Good Character and Citizenship. (This is an afterschool/summer contracted position with Redlands USD and is subject to Redlands USD guidelines & Rules.)

KEY ROLES (Essential Job Responsibilities): Prepare Youth for Success

1. Create an environment that facilitates the achievement of Youth Development.

Outcomes

• Promote and stimulate program participation with members.
• Provide guidance and role modeling to members.
• Provide homework help and academic support.

Program Implementation

2. Effectively implement and administer services and activities for students. 3. Ensure the safety of students is considered when implementing programs and activities. 4. Ensure program space/area is organized and cleaned during and after use.

Supervision of Youth

5. Provide guidance, affirm positive behavior and act as a role model and mentor to youth. 6. Provide a safe environment through active supervision, setting clear expectations and maintaining clean program areas. 7. Never leave members unsupervised and implement and follow School behavioral guidelines.

Professionalism

• 8.
• Ensure a productive work environment by participating in staff meetings as required by the supervisor or senior staff.
• 9.
• Maintain a good reputation and moral conduct outside of work, in the community and on social media networks.
• 10.
• Adhere to organizational policies and procedures as described in the organization’s Employee Handbook, Staff Code of Ethics, and elsewhere.

Additional responsibilities

• May participate in special programs and/or events.
• May be required to drive club van periodically.

Relationships

Internal

Maintains close, daily contact with Club staff (professional and volunteer), Club members, and supervisor to receive/provide information, discuss issues, explain guidelines/instructions; instruct; and advise/counsel.