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Boys & Girls Club of Conejo Youth Development Professionals in Westlake Village, California
+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ | | +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ | | +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ | | +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ | | +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ | | +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ | | +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ | Since we first opened our doors in 2003, the Boys and Girls Clubs of | | Conejo Valley has grown to become one of the largest in Southern | | California. | | | | Our clubs provide a safe place to play, laugh, discover, and learn | | for youth in grades K-8. Caring, trained staff and volunteers work | | with our members in supervised, safe, and structured environments to | | build new skills and help them succeed. | | | | What does a Youth Development Professional do? | | | | They play an important role in connecting all youth to opportunities | | and help youth discover their abilities and interests. | | | | Locations: Thousand Oaks and Calabasas | | | | Why should you apply? | | | | Work at a place where you can make a difference, have great work-life | | balance, make a difference in club kids lives. | | | | RESPONSIBILITIES | | | | - - Supportive Environment Creation: Assist in creating a safe, | | supportive, and inclusive environment for children and youth | | attending Boys and Girls Clubs programs. | | | | - Supervision and Guidance: Provide supervision, guidance, and | | positive reinforcement to children and youth participating in | | club activities, ensuring their well-being, and promoting | | positive behavior. | | | | - Activity Planning and Implementation: Assist in planning and | | implementing age-appropriate activities, programs, and | | projects that align with the mission and goals of Boys and | | Girls Clubs, fostering educational, recreational, and social | | development. | | | | - Engagement and Participation: Encourage active engagement and | | participation among club members, facilitating opportunities | | for learning, xploration, and skill development in areas | | such as arts and crafts, sports, STEM, and character | | development. | | | | - Behavior Management: Utilize effective behavior management | | techniques to address challenges and promote a positive and | | respectful atmosphere within the club environment. | | | | {=html} | | | | | | - Collaboration and Communication: Collaborate with fellow | | staff members, volunteers, and community partners to | | coordinate activities, share resources, and communicate | | effectively about program logistics and participant needs. | | | | - Role Modeling: Serve as a positive role model for club | | members and staff demonstrating integrity, empathy, respect, | | and responsibility in interactions and behaviors. | | | | - - Safety and Emergency Response: Maintain awareness of | | safety protocols and emergency procedures, promptly | | addressing any safety concerns or incidents that arise | | during club activities. | | | | - Professional Development: Participate in training | | sessions, workshops, and professional development | | opportunities provided by Boys and Girls Clubs, seeking | | to enhance skills, knowledge, and effectiveness in | | working with children and youth. | | | | - Documentation and Reporting: Accurately document | | attendance, incidents, and observations as required by | | club policies and procedures, contributing to program | | evaluation and continuous improvement efforts. | | | | - Community Engagement: Engage with families, caregivers, | | and community stakeholders to build positive | | relationships and support the holistic development of | | club members both inside and outside the club setting. | | | | - Adaptability and Flexibility: Demonstrate adaptability | | and flexibility in responding to the evolving needs and | | dynamics of the club environment, adjusting programming | | and approaches as necessary to meet the needs of diverse | | populations and changing circumstances. | | | | - Minimum of 3 year of experience working with children in | | group settings | | | | - - In-depth understanding of youth development principles, | | especially in elementary/middle school settings. | | | | - Proficiency in conducting and managing group