Youth Program Specialist

About the role

The Youth Program Specialist will be responsible for providing a safe, positive, developmentally appropriate learning environment for kindergarten through eighth grade students in the Out-of-School (OOS) program. The Youth Program Specialist offers monitoring and homework help and supports.

Essential Job Functions

• Champion the Malone Center mission and vision in all engagements and interactions, both internal and external to the organization.
• Supervise and mentor program youth while modeling appropriate behavior and language.
• Create and implement age-appropriate, engaging activities for various ages K-8.
• Perform daily opening and closing tasks to completion.
• Utilize Brightwheel online parent and teacher portal for parent communication and tracking of youth attendance.
• Safely provide transportation from schools and to field trips in and outside of Lincoln.
• Provide positive interactions and implement behavior management skills.
• Adhere to all safety and Malone Center procedures.
• Maintain the cleanliness of all indoor and outdoor youth program areas and vehicles.
• Assist with youth program special events and field trips, during and outside of program hours.
• Assist with family engagement and community partnerships.
• Support the implementation of incentive programs.
• Participate in weekly team meetings.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or GED, required. Some College, preferred.
• Childcare experience preferred
• Demonstrated experience serving children and families from marginalized communities.
• Ability to develop rapport with diverse populations.

Required Qualifications

• Ability to use a computer with basic proficiency.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to pass a preemployment background check and fingerprinting.
• Valid Nebraska driver's license with acceptable driving record.
• Ability to drive 15-passenger van.
• Comfortable driving a passenger van a distance longer than an hour from, to, and around Lincoln.
• Demonstrated experience with children.
• Professional appearance when representing the Malone Center.
• Ability to complete required trainings within the first 30, 60, or 90 days of employment, depending on the training.

Schedule

• School Year: Afternoon to early evening shifts, Monday-Friday 2:00 - 7:00 p.m.
• Summer: Full-time or Part-time hours available, up to 40 hours per week, between 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
• Evening and weekend hours as required by program operations