Boys & Girls Clubs of Southwest Washington is hiring part-time, year-round Youth Development Professionals!
MISSION STATEMENT
'To empower all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, and responsible community members.'
Representation Matters! Candidates identifying as BIPOC, LGBTQ+, or represent diverse communities are highly encouraged to apply. Our youth deserve to see themselves inside our walls.
Ideal Candidate:
Exemplifies our Club Code & Core Values - Put Youth First, Care Deeply and Engage Fully, Follow Through on Your Commitments, Communicate, Collaborate & Clarify, Empower & Be Empowered
Full description of our Core Values can be found at the end of this document.
Youth Development Professionals will:
- Support or lead the planning and implementation of activities for youth in a program area (Education, Tech, Art, Gym, Games)
- Provide behavioral guidance using conflict resolution techniques, restorative practices, and problem-solving.
- Provide guidance, affirm positive behavior and act as a role model to youth.
- Create and maintain a safe environment through active supervision, setting clear expectations and ensuring clean program areas.
QUALIFICATIONS
- High School diploma or GED – Required
- Pass a National Criminal, Social Security, Local Criminal and National Sex Offender Registry Background Check – Required
- Willing and wanting to learn how to work with youth - Required
WORK SCHEDULE
- Must be available to work between the hours of 1pm to 7pm, Monday through Friday (expanded hours available during summer)
- Approximately 15-25 hours per week in the school year, 30-32 hours per week in the summer
EMPLOYMENT TYPE
- Part-time (PT) / Year-Round
- Non-Profit Organization
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
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$16.75-$18.75/hour depending on experience
Additional compensation available for candidates who possess effective verbal and written skills in various languages to provide translation services
HIRING LOCATION
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Fruit Valley Elementary Club - 3410 NW Fruit Valley Rd, Vancouver, WA 98660
EQUAL EMPLOYER OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT
BGCSW prohibits discrimination against current staff or applicants on the basis of sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), race, religion, color, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition, marital status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, ancestry, military or veteran status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. BGCSWWA is an equal opportunity employer.
Please refer to our website at www.mybgc.org for additional information about Boys & Girls Clubs of Southwest Washington.
DISCLAIMER:
The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain, nor to be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications and objectives required of employees assigned to this job.