Are you ready to inspire Jefferson City’s kids?
Are you ready to inspire Jefferson City’s kids? We are always looking for professional, dedicated and fun individuals to join us in developing our community’s young people. Check out our current job postings below to find a position that’s right for you.
For the safety and health of our employees and the children we serve, we maintain a drug-free work environment. All applicants must pass a comprehensive background screening. Boys & Girls Club is an equal opportunity employer.
Lead Youth Development Professional
The LEAD Youth Development Professional (YDP) is responsible for planning, implementation, and ACTIVE supervision of all activities of a group of youth at the Boys & Girls Club. S/he serves as a positive role model for Club members ages 5-18. The LEAD YDP will actively engage with youth in all activities providing supervision and direction, activity instruction, assistance and support in order to support the BGCA priority outcomes of Academic Success, Good Character and Citizenship, and Healthy Lifestyles.
PAY RATE: $15.00-$18.00/Hr; hours: Part-time position to work between 3.5-4.5 hours a day (Either 2:00-7:00 PM OR 2:30-6:00 PM)
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
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- Develop and maintain the programs and activities that support Youth Development Outcomes for a specific age group of members.
- Supervise and assist in the performance evaluation of YDPs in the assigned area in achieving goals by providing direction and assistance in program implementation, compliance and evaluation.
- Lead or assist with the implementation of activities designed to promote and enhance the social, emotional, physical and/or academic development of the child ages 5-18
- Serve as a positive role model to Club members by displaying a level of maturity and professionalism
- Ensure a healthy and safe environment, ACTIVELY supervising members in all areas
- Manage areas and equipment and ensure a safe and productive Club environment
- Ensure the delivery of any grant funded programs: Positive Action, DESE grants, any targeted programming, etc as directed or explained by your supervisor
- Establish positive, respectful professional relationships with Club staff, volunteers, and members
Education and Experience:
- 24+ College credit hours towards a college degree in Education, Child Development or related field preferred, and/or equivalent experience.
- Minimum of two years experience working with youth and supervising volunteers
Skills and Qualifications:
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and above average personal initiative
- Have patience and a strong desire to help those who are disadvantaged or have social needs in an unbiased manner.
- Maintain an excellent work attitude
- Exceptional interpersonal communication skills, both oral and written
- Demonstrate tact, insight and leadership skills
- Ability to organize and supervise members in a safe environment.
- Listen effectively and calmly handle crisis situations
- Ability to motivate youth and manage behavior problems
- Work successfully with a culturally diverse staff and club members
- Respect members and their families
TO APPLY: Please complete the Job Application button below OR contact John Schaefferkoetter, Development & HR Director (573) 634-2582 Ext. 206 or jschaefferkoetter@bgcjc.com.
Youth Development Professional
Be a role model, mentor and youth development leader. Boys & Girls Club is looking for individuals to lead a group of children during the after school program. Youth Development Professionals ensure children are safe, well supervised and are having fun all while delivering academic and enrichment curriculum which is provided.
PAY RATE: $12.50-$15/hour
REQUIREMENTS: Must be 18. 1-2 years of experience taking care of children and/or camp counselor experience preferred. Positions are available at different site locations most starting between 2:30 – 3:00 p.m. and ending between 6 – 7:00 p.m.). Some sites require reliable transportation. All sites require staff to work Monday through Friday.
Youth Development Professional Expectations
Youth Development Professionals (YDP) are expected to provide supervision, instruction, and mentoring moments to our Club members each day. We require staff with maturity and the ability to remain calm in sometimes chaotic conditions while dealing with members who sometimes have more exuberance than self-control. In addition, YDP’s are expected to model good character (remaining calm, speaking respectfully), good citizenship (leaving your workspace clean, assisting others) and a respect for academic achievement (reading with and to members, assisting with school homework, speaking Standard English while with the members).
TO APPLY: Please complete the Job Application button below OR contact John Schaefferkoetter, Development & HR Director (573) 634-2582 Ext. 206 or jschaefferkoetter@bgcjc.com.
Social Emotional Learning Interventionist
The SEL Interventionist will work directly with the Director of SEL & Trauma Informed Practice in affecting positive social, emotional, and behavioral changes in members, supporting and coaching staff to improve overall behavior proficiency, providing supportive interventions to families, and working with the Site Coordinator to develop and maintain a continuum for members, staff, and families.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Work with members to implement interventions and strategies to promote positive social, emotional, and behavioral changes in members.
- Provide coaching to staff to support the implementation and fidelity of effective behavioral support and interventions.
- Assist in developing interventions, behavioral strategies for the purpose of providing a safe and effective environment for members.
- Conduct periodic workshops, training, and in-service for classroom management techniques and other topics for the purpose of developing effective classroom management to support members.
- Engage in professional development to increase knowledge and skills of positive student behavior and emotional support for all members.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelor’s Degree or higher in education, counseling, social work, psychology, sociology, or a related field.
- At least three years of successful experience working with students, including those with behavioral issues or considered at-risk for academic success.
- Demonstrate knowledge of crisis intervention strategies and techniques.
SALARY: Part-time position to work 2-4 hours a day between the hours of 3:00-6:00 p.m. following the Jefferson City School District school year. Rate of pay will be $22 an hour.
REQUIREMENTS: Must be 18. 1-2 years of experience taking care of children and/or camp counselor experience preferred. Positions are available at different site locations most starting between 2:30 – 3:00 p.m. and ending between 6 – 7:00 p.m.). Some sites require reliable transportation. All sites require staff to work Monday through Friday.
TO APPLY: Please complete the Job Application button below OR contact John Schaefferkoetter, Development & HR Director (573) 634-2582 Ext. 206 or jschaefferkoetter@bgcjc.com.