The pay range for this position is $18.00 to $19.00 per hour.

The position of Youth Program Specialist provides a unique opportunity to engage with staff and youth members in a safe and nurturing environment. This leadership position provides ample opportunities to learn about youth and serve members and guests of many different backgrounds. This position pays $18-19 an hour, and the required hours are Monday-Friday or Tuesday-Saturday 2-7pm. The Youth Program Specialist will be responsible for leading some youth programs, training staff and engaging with youth and their families. The Youth Program Specialist will be responsible for maintaining our Loft area, which is a recreational game area for youth ages 8 and up. The Youth Program Specialist will also be engaged in our Restorative Behavior Program, which is a program that works to teach our youth appropriate choices and social skills.

The Salvation Army Mission: The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center Purpose Statement: Inspire people to discover their God given talents and develop their potential through artistic, educational, physical, and spiritual experiences in a Christ-centered atmosphere.

Job Summary/Primary Purpose: The Youth Program Specialist provides support to the Youth Development Manager for the administrative and programmatic needs of youth programming. The Youth Program Specialist also fulfills the role of a youth mentor as assigned.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Support the Youth Development Manager in scheduling and implementing youth engagement strategies and mentoring programs.
• Assists with the maintenance of the center's restorative behavior program.
• Support the Youth Development Manager in the coordination of staff scheduling, timekeeping and record keeping.
• Assist in planning and implementation of programming for youth including KAST, SA Gaming, FitKids, and other programs as assigned.
• Support young people in the Kroc Center through the development of healthy, nurturing mentor-mentee relationships.
• Infuse the 40 Developmental Assets (YADI), educational development, and spiritual discovery into youth engagement programming and interactions and be an active missional ambassador of these concepts to other Kroc Center departments.
• Serve as a positive role model for youth people in the Kroc Center.
• Utilize appropriate coaching and conflict resolution skills in dealing with youth or other guests in difficult situations to maintain a productive and safe environment for all.
• Work to build self-esteem and motivation in young people, while helping set goals and work toward accomplishing them.
• Provide support for drop-in activities and special events.
• Proactively ensure safe and clean program areas for young people and guests.
• Maintain records and compiling statistics as required.
• Driving is an essential function of this position.
• All other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities: Supervise youth mentoring staff in the absence of the Youth Development Manager.

Education and/or Experience: Participation in or completion of an undergraduate degree in education, youth development, social work, ministry, or related field required OR, in lieu of education, three (3) plus years of experience working in youth programming AND relevant youth related training/certification.