Youth Development Professional

Under the supervision of the School Site Supervisor/17th Street Coordinator, the Youth Development Professional’s role is to help strengthen the health and life skills of youth. Youth Development Professionals lead many interactive, hands-on activities in the after school program and serve as positive role models and mentors for the Club members.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Help youth achieve their expected goals; which include, creating a positive self-identity, developing core competencies, giving youth a self of community and civic involvement, increasing their awareness of good health and well-being, and instilling a good moral compass in order to build positive relationships.​
•  Engage youth in the core program areas of C.H.A.S.E. (Character & Leadership Development, Health & Life Skills, the Arts, Sports, Fitness & Recreation, and Education & Career Development), which are designed to enrich their physical, emotional, cultural, and social development.
• Support the Five Key Elements which are shown to produce a deepening level of impact with the youth, which includes; a safe, positive environment; fun; supportive relationships; opportunities and expectations; and recognition.
• Track attendance of Club members during each activity.  Should be aware at all times the number of members in a group and their whereabouts.
• Assist members with academic assignments in individual and group settings.
• Facilitate programs mandated by the Agency and give a comprehensive lesson on the assigned topic.
• Lead Club members in safe and age-appropriate physical activities and interactive play.
• Supervise members during recreational activities in and outside of the building.
• Assist other staff with serving meals and snacks. At meal time, sit and talk with members while reinforcing proper etiquette.
• Clean Clubhouse as necessary after meals and activities. Wash dishes, sweep, wipe tables, and organize.
• Be present at scheduled staff meetings and trainings.
• Serve as a positive role model to members by dressing and acting professionally and providing appropriate guidance and instruction on an individual basis.
• May transport members in a company vehicle on field trips.
• Perform other duties as assigned and required.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of one year experience working with youth required, preferably in an organized program setting.  Experience must include giving guidance of life skills.
• Must possess and maintain a valid and acceptable NYS driver’s license according to standards of our insurance company and OCFS for operating club vehicle(s).  Local travel required.
• Must pass all agency required background checks

Job Type: Part Time
Salary: $11.70

Front Desk Staff

Under the supervision of the Site Supervisor, the Front Desk Clerk’s role is responsible for making sure all of the information from the program department and other areas are accurately inputted into the Data Collection System. This includes contact information, as well as meals, attendance and activities. The Front Desk Clerk will also help with answers telephones, and insuring anyone entering the Club program area is immediately assisted.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Enter all Club member data into the membership tracking system
• Ensure all Club member information is up to date and accurate, including parent contact information, and attendance, including all member entrances and exits at all times.
• Assist with surveys and outcome measurements as needed.
• Answer telephones and take messages when necessary, assist with questions over the phone and transfer calls as needed.
• File and organize all paperwork relating to club-members, and outcome measurement as needed.
• Prepare reports as requested.
• Perform other duties as assigned and required.
• Assist any visitors entering the Club area

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Must be computer literate, able to accurately enter data and navigate through Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal/human relations skills.
• Excellent decision-making skills are a must.

Job Type: Part-time
Salary: $11.70 /hour

Pre K Lead Teacher

Under the supervision of the Director of Extended Day, the Lead Teacher for Pre-School’s role is to help strengthen the health and life skills of PreK youth. Lead teacher for Pre-School leads many interactive, hands-on activities in the before / after school program and serve as positive role models and mentors for the Club members
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Help youth achieve their expected goals; which include creating a positive self-identity, developing core competencies, giving youth a self of community and civic involvement, increasing their awareness of good health and well-being, and instilling a good moral compass in order to build positive relationships.
• Engage youth in the core program areas of C.H.A.S.E. (Character & Leadership Development, Health & Life Skills, the Arts, Sports, Fitness & Recreation, and Education & Career Development), which are designed to enrich their physical, emotional, cultural and social development.
• Support the Five Key Elements which are shown to produce a deepening level of impact with the youth, which includes: a safe, positive environment; fun, supportive relationships; opportunities and expectations, and recognition.
• Track attendance of Club members during each activity.
• Assist members with academic assignments in individual and group settings.
• Facilitate programs mandated by the Agency and give a comprehensive lesson on the assigned topic.
• Lead Club members in safe and age-appropriate physical activities and interactive play.
• Supervise members during recreational activities in and outside of the building.
• Escort members in and out of the premises, to lavatories and to activities.
• Developing a careful and creative program suitable for preschool children.
• Employing a variety of educational techniques (storytelling, educational play) to teach to children.
• Attempts to solve conflict should be done in a manner which will result in a positive outcome for the youth.
• Assist other staff with serving meals and snacks. At meal time, sit and talk with members while reinforcing proper etiquette.
• Clean as necessary after meals and activities. Wash dishes, sweep, wipe tables, and organize.
• Be present at scheduled staff meetings and trainings.
• Serve as a positive role model to members by dressing and acting professionally and providing appropriate guidance and instruction on an individual basis.
• Monitor inventory of food, games, and daily supplies to ensure every member has access to necessary resources each day.
• Ensure all members have been picked up from the program, which may include making phone calls to locate guardianship.
• Perform other duties as assigned and required

Qualifications    

• A​ssociates degree in Early Childhood or CDA (Child Development Associate Credential) 
• Minimum of one year experience working with youth required; preferably in an organized program setting.
• Must pass all agency required background checks
  

Job Type: Part-time
Salary: $11.70 to $13.50 /hour
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School Age Child Care Director

The School Site Supervisor oversees the staff, programs, and community relationships of an individual satellite Club location. Under the supervision of the Director of Program Quality, they ensure that the Club is continuously operating in accordance with organizational and state standards while also carrying out and supporting the Mission of the Niagara Falls Boys & Girls Club.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Directly responsible for the overall operations of the clubhouse.  
• Demonstrate success through the completion of the Accountability Chart.  Meet regularly with Director of Program Quality to evaluate progress.  
• Ensure assigned site maintains compliance with all School Aged Child Care regulations. Incorporate the goals for youth in the club in all decisions, behaviors, and actions; which include, creating a positive self-identity, developing core competencies, giving youth a self of community and civic involvement, increasing their awareness of good health and well-being, and instilling a good moral compass in order to build positive relationships.   
• Responsible for ensuring appropriate program curriculum has been carried out, which will engage youth based on the Core Program Areas of C.H.A.S.E. (Character & Leadership Development, Health & Life Skills, the Arts, Sports, Fitness & Recreation, and Education & Career Development).   
• Responsible for implementing and supporting the Five Key Elements which are shown to produce a deepening level of impact with the youth, which includes; a safe, positive environment; fun; supportive relationships; opportunities and expectations; and recognition.   
• Create and monitor staff schedule as program necessitates, ensuring the correct ratio of staff and members to comply with grant requirements.   
• Communicate with parents of members regarding progress, issues, permissions, and concerns at member pick-up time, Parent Social Nights and by telephone and e-mail.   
• Delegate tasks and responsibilities to staff members.   
• Schedule and direct weekly staff meetings, taking meeting minutes and file accordingly for regular inspection.  
• Discuss disciplinary matters of members with Parents/guardians  
• Attempts to solve conflict should be done in a manner which will result in a positive outcome for the youth.  
• Attend regular meetings and trainings.  
• Manage transport of members on field trips, ensuring a positive, educational, and safe experience.  
• Monitor Club inventory and order supplies as needed utilizing agency policies and procedures for purchasing supplies.  
• Provide tours to prospective members, member parents/guardians, and community partners.  
• Perform other duties as assigned and required.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Hire, train, coach, develop, mentor, and evaluate staff.   Ensure staff members are educated on Agency mission and goals and that it is incorporated in all decisions, behaviors, and actions.   Manage and approve timesheets.  Meet individually with staff members on a regular basis to discuss performance and address questions and concerns.

Qualifications:

• Must possess at least 18 college credit hours in education, music, physical education or art to fulfill DSS regulations.  Bachelor’s degree in Human Relations or similar field preferred. 
• Minimum of 2 years supervisory experience working in a youth program environment required. 
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office. 
• Must possess and maintain a valid and acceptable NYS driver’s license according to standards of our insurance company and OCFS for operating club vehicle(s).  Local travel required. 
• Excellent interpersonal/human relations skills.  Strong verbal and written communication skills. 
• Knowledge of different styles of learning. 
• Strong multi-tasking, time management and organization skills. 
• Must be CPR and First Aid certified within six months of hire.

Job Type: Part Time
Salary: $13.00 - $15.00/hr

How to Apply

Send your resume to mdriscoll@nfbgc.org or bvincheski@nfbgc.org.  You can also mail to the Niagara Falls Boys & Girls Club at 725 17th Street Niagara Falls, NY 14301.