Program Aid / Specialist (ALL MIDLANDS COMMUNITIES)

Job Description

Job Description

Classification Part-time; Monday-Friday between the hours of 2-6 : 30 pm; 3-4 hours a day; $12.00-$12.50 an hour; August-May; summer hours vary in ALL MIDLANDS COMMUNITIES

(Lexington, West Columbia, Cayce, Richland, Newberry, and Fairfield)

General Function :

Plan, implement, facilitate, and supervise activities and programs. Promote the safety of members, quality of programs, and appearance of the Club at all times.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities

Ability to deal effectively with staff, youth, parents, local community leaders, schools and churches

Demonstrate good written and verbal communication skills

Knowledge of youth development.

BI-LINGUAL IN ENGLISH / SPANISH A PLUS

Understand the Clubs' philosophy, vision and goals

Ability to establish and cultivate positive relationships with youth

Minimum Education and Experience

High School Diploma / GED or college degree. 6 months to 2 years program delivery experience. (Hourly rate depends on level of education / experience)

Job Responsibilities

Demonstrate and promote Core Values

Implement Curriculum

Plan, implement, facilitate, and supervise programs and activities

Provide guidance and role modeling to members

Design colorful and informative displays and bulletin boards promoting program areas

Assist in the execution of national projects and exhibits

Mentor and inspire youth, adults and volunteers in the creative process

Keep records of participants, schedules, attendance and program results

Mandatory First Aid / CPR

Other duties as assigned

Physical and Mental Requirements :

Must be comfortable performing multi-faceted projects in conjunction with day-to-day activities. Ability to get along with diverse personalities while at all times displaying tact, maturity and flexibility. Physical requirements include sight, hearing, standing for up to four hours per day, and ability to implement programs. Skills essential for success include speaking, writing and knowledge of the computer.

Environment & Working Conditions :

After school / Recreational settings that include being in / out doors. Occasional weekend and evening work to support the organization's fundraising events and activities.