Work Study Youth Development Assistant - Boys and Girls Club

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Position Title:

Work Study Youth Development Assistant - Boys and Girls Club

Job Category: Student Hourly

Job Profile: Student Help

Job Summary:

Support a variety of activities provided in within a specific program area, such as Sports,

Fitness & Recreation, Health & Life Skills, Character & Leadership Development, The Arts and

Education & Career Development

NOTE: You must qualify for federal work study to be eligible for this position as it is part of our off-campus work study program.

KEY ROLES (Essential Job Responsibilities): Prepare Youth for Success

1. Work with the Branch Director and Youth Development Professionals to establish an environment that facilitates the achievement of Youth Development Outcomes:

• Promote and stimulate program participation.
• Provide guidance and role modeling to members.
• Maintaining a safe environment for members, both physically and emotionally.
• Exhibits a warm, concerned attitude toward youth that uses a positive approach in dealing

with individuals as well as groups of children.

Program Implementation

2. Assist with facilitating lead programs, services and activities for members.

3. Participate as an active, positive team member with supervisor, other staff, volunteers and

members at all times by communicating effectively.

4. Aid in general program tracking and record keeping as requested.

Additional Responsibilities

5. Ensure a productive work environment by participating in staff meetings.

6. Ability to be flexible, adaptable and mobile when supervising groups of children.

7. Is aware of Boys & Girls Club policies and will abide by them.

Department: Compensation: $15.50

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of 18 years of age at time of employment.
• Experience in working with children.
• Ability to relate well with children in Boys & Girls Club group environment.
• Ability to plan and implement quality programs for youth.
• Ability to organize and supervise members in a safe environment.

Contact Information:

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The University will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identities of ‘final candidates’ must be revealed upon request. According to the Attorney General, ‘final candidates’ under Wisconsin law means the five candidates who are considered most qualified for the position. See Wis. Stat. Sec. 19.36(7)(a).

Employment will require a criminal background check, and if you have prior work history within the last seven years with Universities of Wisconsin or State of Wisconsin agencies, a personnel file review check for employee misconduct. It will also require your references to answer questions regarding employee misconduct, sexual violence and sexual harassment. The University reserves the right to check references with notice given to the candidates at the appropriate time in the process.

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Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.