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Youth Development Professional - San Jose

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San Jose

Job DescriptionDescription: Position Type: Part-Time (up to 25 hours/week) Location: San Jose, CA (On-site) BGCSV’s Mission: To empower the youth in our community with equitable access to social, academic, and career opportunities to thrive. We envision a future where all Silicon Valley youth grow up to lead fulfilling lives fueled by their passions, talents, and a love of learning. We are a vibrant, entrepreneurial, nonprofit organization in the heart of Silicon Valley that is committed to empowering the youth in our community with equitable access to social, academic, and career opportunities to thrive. We partner with schools and the community to ensure students from low-income neighborhoods graduate from high school and are ready for college and a career so they can lead fulfilling lives fueled by their passions, talents, and a love of learning. BGCSV has grown steadily over the past decade to become the largest expanded learning organization in Santa Clara County. Our 35 program locations and team of nearly 400 staff serve more than 7,000 youth. Our clubhouses serve San Jose, Redwood City, Morgan Hill, Concord, Richmond, Pittsburg, Martinez, and Antioch youth. Why Come Work with Us: Working at the Boys and Girls Clubs of Silicon Valley (BGCSV) is more than just a job; it is a chance to make a real impact on the lives of youth. Great futures start with you. At BGCSV, you will find that we are as committed to our staff as we are to the youth we serve, while enjoying a supportive and dynamic environment that promotes collaboration and innovation. We also offer all of our YDPs the following benefits: • Educational reimbursement of $1500 for the school year (eligible after 6 months of employment), • WoW Health Membership, which includes unlimited free telehealth (including mental health services), • Paid sick leave, • Access to Working Advantage – a discount program for extracurricular activities Why are you right for the job? • You are looking for part-time work that makes a positive impact on the lives of youth, • You are dedicated and enthusiastic about making a difference in the community, • You are reliable and the team and youth can count on you, • You are excited by the opportunity to work with a diverse group of colleagues and youth in a fun and safe after-school environment, • You have or desire to gain experience and skills working with youth in a non-profit, • You are deeply committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, belonging, justice, and accessibilityRequirements: Key Responsibilities & Essential Functions: • Supervision & Safety: Ensure a safe and nurturing environment for youth participants, • Facilitate engaging activities that promote social, emotional, and physical development for a group of 20 members, • Provide mentorship and guidance to members, helping them navigate challenges and achieve their goals, • Implement educational programs that align with best practices in childhood development, • Supervise and manage groups of children in various settings, ensuring a safe and supportive environment, • Collaborate with parents, teachers, and community organizations to enhance the overall development of youth, • Utilize skills in sports coaching, theater, or other extracurricular activities to enrich the program offerings, • Maintain accurate records of members' progress and participation in activities, • Respond to emergencies with appropriate first aid measures when necessary Classroom Management and Teaching • Establish classroom rules and behavior, • Provide children with basic needs and ensure supervision, • Adapt teaching methods to children's interests and learning styles, • Manage classroom activities, lessons, play, breaks, and meals, • Track children's progress and communicate effectively with parents and teachers, • Maintain a clean and organized classroom Relationships • Mentoring: Serve as a positive role model and mentor to young participants, fostering their self-esteem and personal development, • Maintaining a Positive Environment: Cultivate a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere where every child feels valued and respected, • Team Collaboration: Collaborate with colleagues to ensure program goals are met and share best practices Qualifications & Experience: • Experience working with students in educational or recreational settings is preferred, • Background in after-school programs, sports coaching, theater, or special education is highly desirable, • Knowledge of childhood development principles and effective classroom management techniques, • Ability to educate and inspire youth through various activities while fostering a positive learning environment, • Certification in First Aid is preferred; willingness to obtain certification if not currently held, • Effective communication skills and the ability to build rapport with children and their families, • A commitment to promoting inclusivity and understanding diverse backgrounds among youth, • Department of Justice and FBI Background check clearance, • 18 yrs. of age, • NCLB (No Child Left Behind) certification required/ 48 Transferable Units, • Multi-conversational language skills are a plus (Spanish, Vietnamese), • Experience or coursework in Childhood Development, or related fields, will be given preference Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, • Ability to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment, • A safety-first mindset, • High emotional intelligence and integrity, • Ability to connect in an authentic way with a diverse group of youth, • Collaborative nature to work well in teams and support member conflict resolution, • Extremely patient and able to work under pressure or in emotionally volatile situations, • Genuine belief in the mission of BGCSV and the responsibility that comes with serving youth and the community Competencies: Dependability: Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Accountable; Keeps commitments; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan. Is consistently at work, meetings, and appointments, and is on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent. Interpersonal Skills and Communication: Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things. High emotional intelligence- can “read the room.” Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration; Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Writes clearly and informatively; Varies writing style to meet needs. Organizational Support: Follows policies and procedures; completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; supports the organization's goals and values; benefits the organization through outside activities; supports and respects diversity in thought, demographics, experience, and personalities. Safety and Security: Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly; is Vigilant. Work Environment & Physical Demands: • Frequently required to stand, • Frequently required to walk, • Occasionally required to sit, • Frequently required to utilize hand and finger dexterity, • Frequently required to climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel, or crawl, • Continually required to talk or hear, • Rarely work in high, precarious places (playground equipment height), • Occasional exposure to outside weather conditions, • Occasional exposure to bloodborne and airborne pathogens or infectious materials (Communicable diseases in an office environment, including COVID-19, common cold, and flu viruses. Negative TB screen required., • While performing the duties of this job, the noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud, • The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds (with support, a child who has fallen), • Specialized equipment: Walkie Talkie radios for communication The above description describes the general content and requirements for this job. It is not an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time, nor does it change your status as an at-will employee. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The Boys and Girls Clubs of Silicon Valley is committed to diversity and inclusion and is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, disability, sex, age, ethnicity, or national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or presentation, pregnancy, genetics, veteran status, or any other status protected by state or federal law. We encourage individuals from all backgrounds and experiences to apply. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.

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