Lead Staff Licensed Care
Summary
Plan and implement activities for school-age youth at a Boys & Girls Club location, promoting physical, mental, and social development through programming focused on academic success, healthy lifestyles, and character building. Works under Site Coordinator supervision, helps lead assistant staff, and maintains a safe, fun environment for children. Bilingual pay available.
LEAD STAFF
SUPERVISOR
Site Coordinator/and Area Director
STATUS
full time average 32 hours weekly with Ability to work up to 40 hrs/wk,
Optional medical benefits, dental and vision
Paid Holidays
Vacation and Sick pay
Staff Child Discount
STARTING SALARY RANGE
$17.66-$20.48/Hour DOQ/DOE
$.50/hr additional pay for bi-lingual staff (assessment required)
Organization Description
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Benton and Franklin Counties is committed to empowering all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens. Consistent with our values of Respect, Integrity, Stewardship, and Passion for Youth; we provide a broad range of programs and activities focused on our priority outcomes of Academic Success, Healthy Lifestyles, and Good Character and Citizenship. Boys & Girls Clubs of Benton and Franklin Counties began in 1995 and now serves over 2200 club members each year at multiple club locations. The Club is currently working with community partners to establish additional club sites in underserved communities.
Position Summary
Under the supervision of the Site Coordinator, the Lead Staff will plan and implement a variety of materials and resources to promote physical, mental and social development for school-age youth. The Lead Staff member visibly enjoys working with children, strives to create an environment that is safe and fun while helping members build confidence and skills. The Lead Staff member fosters positive relationships with children, families, staff and school personnel. The Lead should be passionate about implementing great programming in a busy environment.
Job Functions
• Plan and implement activities to meet the physical, emotional, intellectual and social needs of the children in the program. Activities should also be consistent with the organization's mission and priority outcome areas.
• Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet children's varying needs and interests.
• Promote and market programs to Club members.
• Contribute to the creation of the Club's overall climate for youth development and success.
• Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order.
• Work to maintain upkeep of equipment.
• Manage program supplies.
• Help to maintain organization and cleanliness of classroom.
• Enforce administrative policies and procedures and Washington Administrative Codes (WAC's).
• Attend required meetings and trainings in order to maintain and improve professional competence.
• Help, under the guidance of the Site Coordinator, lead assistant staff.
• Other duties as assigned.