The Diversion Coordinator will work with the Director of Youth Diversion to provide advocacy for youth and their families who are at risk. The Diversion Coordinator is responsible for assisting in developing service plans and making referrals for community-based services. The position ensures proper data documentation occurs in a timely and accurate manner and assures contract obligations are met.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

• Coordinate meetings with families and/or youth in the diversion program as needed for guidance,
  education, and to ensure timely completion of the diversion program.
• Attends Court as needed for testimony, information sharing and receipt of referrals.
• Administrative support to the Director of Youth Diversion: creating reports, filing and managing
  correspondence.
• Demonstrate knowledge of Juvenile Detention Alternatives Initiative.
• Assists with tobacco prevention efforts.
• Plan and facilitate prevention classes for grades 1-12.
• Maintain an awareness of available community resources.
• Other duties as assigned.

Teen Court Responsibilities:

• Responsible for coordination of the Teen Court Program including recruiting, training, maintaining, and managing the youth and adult volunteers.
• Determining defendants through the States Attorney’s office and sends out appropriate information.
• Recruits’ adult attorneys to serve as judges and mentors for the program.
• Originates programs and other workshops or seminars required for the Teen Court Program.
• Accurately tracks progress and analyzes data for grant requirements.
• Involve the community by speaking to organizations regarding Teen Court.

Qualifications

• An Associate’s Degree or Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice, Human Services, Social Science or any related field is preferred, but not required
• Successful completion of background check
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Facilitate challenging discussions and problem-solving

To apply, please send your cover letter, resume and three references to: comesj@bgcofwatertown.com

This position is open until filled.

The Lead Youth Development Professional will be responsible for implementing, supervising and evaluating all quality programs including national programs and activities. The Lead Youth Development Professional will plan, organize, direct and control the program and maintenance of the program area within the policies of the organization.

• Plans and oversees the delivery of a broad range of quality programs and special events for program area.
• Must be able to provide leadership, on-the-spot and reflective feedback, and supervision to assigned Youth Development Professional/volunteers to ensure they too understand and demonstrate the 5 Key Elements of Positive Youth Development.
• Ensuring the implementation of the program schedule, as well as planned impact programs in the assigned program area.
• Commitment to youth safety; to include adequate supervision of youth, as well as providing a safe and welcoming environment.
• Foster effective communication with parents, community and school.
• Assist with youth having behavioral challenges and ensuring success plans are followed.
• Participate in trainings, special programs and/or events.
• Ensures an environment that facilitates achievement of Youth Development Outcomes, with overall responsibility for cleanliness, attractiveness and safety of properties and equipment.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

All candidates must possess leadership, organizational, communication and time management skills. A commitment to child safety; to include adequate supervision of youth, as well as providing a safe and welcoming environment is also required.

This position is open until filled.

The Youth Development Professional is responsible for implementing the 5 Key Elements of Positive Youth Development: fun, safety, recognition, opportunities and expectations, and supportive relationships in their daily interactions with youth. The candidate must possess leadership, organizational, communication skills, and be a positive role model.

• Actively be engaged in the hourly activity/impact program occurring in the space you are working in while effectively supervising the full space.
• Show passion for your job and in the programs, you are running.
• Provide guidance to our youth.
• Participate in training, special programs, and/or events.
• Ensures an environment that facilitates achievement of Youth Development Outcomes, with overall responsibility for cleanliness, attractiveness, and safety of properties and equipment.
• Hours will be Monday – Friday from 3:00 pm – 6:30 pm, with additional hours of school early dismissal days and no school days.

Job Requirements:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Must be a positive role model.
• Must be 18 years of age

To apply, please send your cover letter, resume and three references to: comesj@bgcofwatertown.com
This position is open until filled.

The Food Service Assistant cleans the food area and maintains a safe environment for the preparing, serving and cooking. The Food Service Assistant should stay informed of all nutritional information, kitchen supplies and health codes. The assistant may serve as Food Coordinator if necessary. During this time, it will be necessary for the Food Service Assistant to oversee the operations of the kitchen.

The Food Service Assistant is responsible for implementing the 5 key elements of positive youth development: fun, safety, recognition, opportunities & expectations and supportive relationships in their daily interactions with youth.

JOB DUTIES:

• Assists the Food Coordinator in ensuring a clean and safe food service environment.
• Prepares nutritious meals and snacks for children according to the guidelines set by the Child and Adult Food Program.
• Responsible for meal prep, serving youth and clean-up of the work area.
• Ensure members receive proper portions of food components.
• Assists with freight handling and proper storage.
• Demonstrates safe food handling.
• Must accurately track meals and snacks that are served.
• Maintain a clean, safe work environment by fulfilling daily checklist requirements.
• Handles any disciplinary problems with members.

Job Requirements:

• Must be 18 years of age.
• Must be positive role model.
• Must have an understanding of safe food handling practices.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The Food Service Assistant may also have to manage a number of projects at one time and may be interrupted frequently to meet the needs of youth and organizations. Food Service Assistant or may find the environment to be busy, noisy and will need excellent organization and time and stress management skills to complete the required tasks.

The Food Service Assistant must remain patient and committed to the activities and may have to engage in conflict resolution or crisis management at times.

To apply, please send your cover letter, resume and three references to: comesj@bgcofwatertown.com This position is open until filled.

The Front Desk Receptionist answers incoming phone calls and Remind during Club hours and performs assigned clerical duties. The Front Desk Receptionists must greet and provide excellent customer service skills to our members, parents, volunteers, and community members.

The Front Desk Receptionist is responsible for implementing the 5 key elements of positive youth development: fun, safety, recognition, opportunities & expectations and supportive relationships in their daily interactions with youth.

JOB DUTIES:

• General Office
• Greets and directs visitors and telephone callers, relaying information on programs as appropriate and maintains an awareness of client or caller needs and acts as a communicator.
• Performs clerical functions as assigned by Office Manager, such as laminating and preparing membership cards, and tasks over the telephone.
• Responsible for answering phones and Remind in a timely manner.
• Responsible for a clean, organized and well maintained area.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:

• Strong verbal communication skills.
• Must be able to multitask.
• Must be 18 years of age.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The Front Desk Receptionist may also have to manage a number of projects at one time, and may be interrupted frequently to meet the needs of youth and organizations. The Front Desk Receptionist may find the environment to be busy, noisy and will need excellent organization and time and stress management skills to complete the required tasks. The Front Desk Receptionist must remain patient and committed to the activities and may have to engage in conflict resolution or crisis management at times.

To apply, please send your cover letter, resume and three references to: comesj@bgcofwatertown.com This position is open until filled.