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Company Name : Boys & Girls Clubs – Alaska
Location : Saint Marys, AK 99658
Position : Youth Mentor
Job Description : Description:
St. Mary’s Boys & Girls Clubs is seeking a Youth Mentor to supervise school age youth and safely coordinate activities provided within the Boys & Girls Clubs’ five core program areas. Efforts will result in a recreation program with high energy and activity level that is highly patronized by members, and an atmosphere that is positive and inviting to all members.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Essential duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:
Basic understanding of youth development, generally acquired through a minimum of 6 months’ experience tutoring, mentoring, or supervising school-age youth.
Ability to effectively communicate in writing and orally, including ability to communicate with youth when environment is noisy.
Ability to organize and supervise youth in a safe manner.
Ability to motivate youth and manage challenging behavioral situations.
Ability to juggle a variety of tasks at one time in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to maintain good relations with peers and general public.
Effective problem-solving skills.
Creative and high energy level.
Contribute to an environment that facilitates the achievement of Youth Development Outcomes.
Youth Development Strategy is used in all interactions with youth.
Plan and implement daily, weekly, and monthly lessons and activities.
Track all program participation accurately in the prescribed reporting tools/forms.
Evaluate program effectiveness and recommend changes as necessary.
Promote and stimulate program participation through, but not limited to, ensuring quality bulletin boards, posters and banners highlighting youth achievement and activities, and reflecting members’ work and input.
Greet members and participate in their club orientation process; conduct club tours.
Provide positive guidance and role modeling to members.
Implement department activities and other events as directed. Assist members with homework.
Maintain accurate inventories of equipment and materials related to assigned program area and notify supervisor of any shortages or items needing repair.
Maintain equipment and facility, program areas and supplies, ensuring a consistently clean, inviting appearance and an environment that is safe for members and staff.
Assess facility needs and perform janitorial and minor maintenance duties, including but not limited to: cleaning walls, floors and restrooms; removing trash; removing ice and snow from walkways; changing light bulbs; repairing equipment.
Immediately correct safety concerns such as spills, equipment not stored correctly, doors left unlocked, etc.
Move throughout activity area without disrupting youth traffic flow and activities. Recognize and react quickly to problems-arguing, bullying, fighting, horseplay—and stop the undesirable activity quickly, using Boys & Girls Clubs Effective Guidance and Discipline principles.
Respond to injuries and signs of illness, and ensure emergency procedures are followed.
Complete incident reports timely and accurately per Boys & Girls Clubs policies and procedures.
Observe BGC policies and procedures at all times.
Identify high needs youth (e.g., those at risk for abuse, neglect, gang involvement, substance abuse, depression, suicide), and report to supervisor for follow-up/profiling or mandatory reporting of suspected child abuse.
Complete all required training courses as scheduled and continue to update and maintain current skills.
Ensure a productive work environment by participating in required staff meetings.
Maintain close, daily communication with Club staff (professional and volunteer), Club members, and supervisor to receive/provide information, discuss issues, explain guidelines/instructions; instruct, and advise/counsel.
Provide customer service to adults and other user groups in the facility.
Report for duty and work assigned shifts with punctual and reliable attendance.
Accurately record hours worked and complete timesheets by required payroll deadline
Demonstrate flexibility to changing priorities and assume additional duties as required.
Non-essential duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:
May participate in special outreach programs and/or events.
. Requirements:
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and or ability required.
High school diploma or equivalency.
At least 18 years of age.
Basic understanding of youth development, generally acquired through a minimum of 6 months’ experience tutoring, mentoring, or supervising school-age youth.
Ability to effectively communicate in writing and orally, including ability to communicate with youths and get their attention when they are playing and environment is noisy.
Ability to organize and supervise members in a safe manner.
Ability to motivate youth and manage behavior problems.
Ability to handle a variety of tasks at one time correctly.
Ability to maintain good relations with peers and general public.
Ability to work evenings, weekends as required and adapt to schedule changes.
Must pass criminal records check.
Good problem-solving skills.
Creativity and high energy level.
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