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The Boys & Girls Clubs of Elkhart County
Has Been Changing Children’s Lives for Over 60 Years!
We are looking for someone like you who wants to
Make a difference in a Child’s Life.
Competitive Wages
Earn Holiday Pay and Paid Time Off with NO waiting Period
Generous Employer Contribution toward
Medical, Dental, Vision, Short & Long Term Disability Insurance
Employee Educational Scholarships
Career Advancement
Work at any of our Clubs located in
Elkhart, Goshen, Middlebury and Nappanee
And at our 12 KidsCare Locations
Come Join OUR TEAM and MAKE A DIFFERENCE!!
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Americorps Volunteer Openings
Position: AmeriCorps Volunteer
Location: All Units for 2018, as follows:
- Goshen Club: Two (2) 300 hour contracts
- Nappanee Club: One (1) 300 hour contract
- Elkhart Club: One (1) 450 hour contract
- Middlebury Club: One (1) 300 hour contract and One (1) 450 hour contract
- Administrative Offices: One (1) 675 hour contract (start date in September preferred)
What: gain valuable skills while volunteering with a premier youth serving organization. AmeriCorps volunteers gain valuable knowledge, increase their marketability, receive a living stipend, and are eligible for an education award upon successful completion of the program.
When: Participants may not begin volunteering until all paperwork has been completed, FBI background check cleared, and AmeriCorps orientation is attended. Volunteers may apply for the program immediately but will not start until September at the earliest. Start dates are September/October 2018; January 2019 and May/June 2019.
Activities: Volunteers will support Boys & Girls Club team members in the areas of Education or Healthy Lifestyles and Social Recreation. Volunteers will complete their contracted hours alongside Club professionals and work to engage Boys & Girls Club members in the area of service (Education or Healthy Lifestyles and Social Recreation). AmeriCorps volunteers will plan and implement a service project for Club members. Volunteers will be required to volunteer for at least 5 hours per week for the duration of their contract, complete at least 12% of their contracted hours in trainings, complete monthly time cards, complete monthly reports, and function as a team member.
The AmeriCorps volunteer assigned to the Administrative Offices will need to begin ASAP and will work with the ETC (school to work program). This person will be responsible to assist the ETC Program Manager and local teen supervisors with the ETC program. This unique program partners the Boys & Girls Clubs of Elkhart County with Ivy Tech Community College.
Benefits: AmeriCorps Volunteers are not Boys & Girls Club team members and will not receive a paycheck for hours worked, instead they will receive a monthly living stipend. The amount of the living stipend is dependent on the number of hours and length of the contract. Upon successful completion of the contract terms, AmeriCorps volunteers will receive an Education Award which may be used to pay for higher education costs – either via payment of existing student loans or paid to a higher learning institution. AmeriCorps volunteers who successfully complete their term of service will have access to a variety of benefits that accompany the AmeriCorps program.
Administrative Office Openings
There are no open positions at this time.
Elkhart Openings
Youth Development Specialist I – Teen Center
This position assists all programming for youth grades 6th through 12th. Position will assist all daily programming for Teen Center.
Location: Elkhart Boys & Girls Club, Elkhart
Hours: Mon. – Fri 12pm-7pm
Minor Part Time – Under 30 hours
Qualifications: High School diploma or GED. Reliable transportation, safe driving record, driver license, and automobile insurance required. Position may require standing/sitting for extended periods of time, dexterity of hands and fingers to operate office equipment, reaching overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally, bending at the waist; seeing to review and analyze reports, documents or other reports; hearing and speaking to communicate and provide information to others; speaking to be heard before groups of people; position may require to lift, carry, pull or otherwise move objects between 10-20 pounds. Pre-employment drug screening, background, reference and driver’s record checks are required.
Teen Supervisor
Location: Boys & Girls Club of Elkhart
HOURS: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM
QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s degree preferred. Minimum of 2 years of supervisory experience (i.e. Site Supervisor or Manager position). Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a role overseeing school-aged children in a group supervision setting. Valid Driver’s License required, First AID and CPR certifications preferred.
Goshen Openings
Youth Development Specialist I – Cafeteria
Assists with planning, preparing, and serving food while supervising members utilizing the cafeteria in a high-energy, enthusiastic manner..
Location: Goshen Boys & Girls Club; Goshen
Hours: Mon. – Fri 1pm-6pm
Minor Part Time
Qualifications: High School diploma or GED. Reliable transportation, safe driving record, driver license, and automobile insurance required. Position may require standing/sitting for extended periods of time, dexterity of hands and fingers to operate office equipment, reaching overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally, bending at the waist; seeing to review and analyze reports, documents or other reports; hearing and speaking to communicate and provide information to others; speaking to be heard before groups of people; position may require to lift, carry, pull or otherwise move objects between 10-20 pounds. Pre-employment drug screening, background, reference and driver’s record checks are required.
Youth Behavioral Specialist
Responsible for modeling and encouraging positive behavior and interactions among Club members and Team members. Responds to behavior issues and serves as the liaison among schools, Partnership for Children, and other local agency to address individual member need. Ensures effective behavior strategies, . Connects and refers Club members to local agency support
Location: Goshen Boys & Girls Club; Goshen
Hours: Mon. – Fri 10:00 – 7:00 PM, hours may vary per week
Full Time Exempt
Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree. Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a role overseeing school-aged children in a group supervision setting, First AID and CPR certifications preferred.
Youth Development Specialist I – Education
Location: Goshen Boys & Girls Club; Goshen
Under 30 hours per week
Hours: 2:00pm – 7:00pm Monday – Friday, 25 hours per week
Qualifications: High school or GED equivalent required, previous experience with youth is preferred, First AID and CPR certifications preferred.
Duties: Assists in conducting activities that provide fun, beneficial and imaginative programs in the program area within the scope of Boys & Girls Club/KidsCare programming, assist the program coordinator with set-up, clean-up, supply management, etc, adhere to Boys & Girls Club/KidsCare standards, policies and procedures, maintain up-to-date records of attendance, activity planning, daily schedules, etc, collect fees and process money according to established procedures, communicate and relate to staff, parents and supervisors in a professional manner attitude, report any suspected abuse to supervisor.
Youth Development Specialist II – Games Room
Location: Goshen Boys & Girls Club; Goshen
Minimum 30 under 40 hours per week/Benefit Package
Hours: Mon. – Fri. 1:00pm – 8:00pm 35 hours per week
Qualifications: High School diploma or GED equivalent required. Bachelors preferred. Minimum of one year of administrative experience working with children and adults, program implementation and management, and scheduling and leading staff. First Aid and CPR Certifications preferred.
Middlebury Openings
Youth Development Specialist II – Fine Arts
JOB SUMMARY: Assists with activities provided in the Art Department in a high-energy, enthusiastic manner.
Minor Part Time – Under 30 Hours
Hours: 1:00 PM – 6:30 PM
Location: Boys & Girls Clubs of Middlebury
QUALIFICATIONS:
- High School diploma or GED
- Minimum of one year of experience in a role overseeing school-aged children in a group supervision setting
- Reliable transportation, safe driving record, driver license, and automobile insurance required
- Position may require standing/sitting for extended periods of time, dexterity of hands and fingers to operate office equipment, reaching overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally, bending at the waist; seeing to review and analyze reports, documents or other reports; hearing and speaking to communicate and provide information to others; speaking to be heard before groups of people; position may require to lift, carry, pull or otherwise move objects between 10-20 pounds
Pre-employment drug screening, background, reference and driver’s record checks are required.
Youth Development Specialist II – Games Room
Location: Middlebury Boys & Girls Club; Middlebury
Minimum 30 under 40 hours per week/Benefit Package
Hours: 12:30pm – 7:00pm Mon. – Thurs.; 12:30pm — 6:30pm Fri., 32 hours per week
Qualifications: High School diploma or equivalent required. Bachelors preferred. Minimum of one year of administrative experience working with children and adults, program implementation and management, and scheduling and leading staff. First Aid and CPR Certifications preferred.
Nappanee Openings
Youth Development Specialist II – Elementary Games Room
Location: Boys & Girls Club of Nappanee
Hours: 2:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Qualifications: High school diploma or GED is required with BA a plus. Minimum of one year of experience in a role overseeing school-aged children in a group supervision setting. Reliable transportation, safe driving record, driver license, and automobile insurance required. First AID and CPR certifications preferred. Pre-employment drug screening, background, reference and driver’s record checks are required.
Duties: Plans, implements, supervises and evaluates activities provided in a specific program area in a high-energy, enthusiastic manner.
Youth Development Specialist II – Fine Arts
JOB SUMMARY: Assists with activities provided in the Art Department in a high-energy, enthusiastic manner.
Minor Part Time – Under 30 Hours
Hours: 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Location: Boys & Girls Clubs of Nappanee
QUALIFICATIONS:
- High School diploma or GED
- Minimum of one year of experience in a role overseeing school-aged children in a group supervision setting
- Reliable transportation, safe driving record, driver license, and automobile insurance required
- Position may require standing/sitting for extended periods of time, dexterity of hands and fingers to operate office equipment, reaching overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally, bending at the waist; seeing to review and analyze reports, documents or other reports; hearing and speaking to communicate and provide information to others; speaking to be heard before groups of people; position may require to lift, carry, pull or otherwise move objects between 10-20 pounds
Pre-employment drug screening, background, reference and driver’s record checks are required.
Youth Development Specialist I
Location: Nappanee Boys& Girls Club, Nappanee
Hours: Mon. – Fri. 3:00pm – 7:00pm 15 hours per week
Qualifications: High School diploma or GED equivalent required, previous experience with youth is preferred, First AID and CPR certifications preferred.
Youth Development Specialist I- Wakarusa Extension
HOURS: 1:30 PM – 5:30 PM
QUALIFICATIONS: High School diploma or GED equivalent required, previous experience with youth is preferred, First AID and CPR certifications preferred.
Youth Development Specialist II
Location: Boys & Girls Club of Nappanee- Wakarusa Extension
Hours: 1:30 PM – 5:30 PM (20 Hours a week)
Qualifications: High school diploma or GED is required with BA a plus. Minimum of one year of experience in a role overseeing school-aged children in a group supervision setting. Reliable transportation, safe driving record, driver license, and automobile insurance required. First AID and CPR certifications preferred. Pre-employment drug screening, background, reference and driver’s record checks are required.
Duties: Plans, implements, supervises and evaluates activities provided in a specific program area in a high-energy, enthusiastic manner.
KidsCare Openings
KidsCare Program Assistant-Front Counter
Location: Pinewood Elementary School; Elkhart
Under 30 hours per week
Hours: 5:30am – 8:30am Monday – Friday; 3:00pm – 5:30pm Tuesday-Friday; 2:30pm – 5:30pm Monday 28 hours per week
Qualifications: High school or GED equivalent required, previous experience with youth is preferred, First AID and CPR certifications preferred.
Duties: Assists in conducting activities that provide fun, beneficial and imaginative programs in the program area within the scope of Boys & Girls Club/KidsCare programming, assist the program coordinator with set-up, clean-up, supply management, etc, adhere to Boys & Girls Club/KidsCare standards, policies and procedures, maintain up-to-date records of attendance, activity planning, daily schedules, etc, collect fees and process money according to established procedures, communicate and relate to staff, parents and supervisors in a professional manner attitude, report any suspected abuse to supervisor.
KidsCare Youth Development Specialist II
Location : Concord Ox Bow Elementary School; Concord
Minimum 30 under 40 hours per week/Benefit Package
Hours : 5:15am – 8:45am Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday; 5:15am-9:15am Tuesday; 3:00pm – 5:45pm Monday – Friday 31-32 hours per week
Qualifications: High School diploma or GED equivalent required. Bachelors preferred. Minimum of one year of administrative experience working with children and adults, program implementation and management, and scheduling and leading staff. First Aid and CPR Certifications preferred. Reliable transportation, safe driving record, driver license, and automobile insurance required.
Duties: Implement activities and ensure that planned activities meet the needs and interests of children, maintain quality condition of supplies, equipment and materials, and maintain a safe and healthy environment, adhere to the Boys & Girls Club standards, policies and procedures, maintain up-to-date records of attendance, activity planning, etc., daily schedules, perform administrative tasks, such as filling out reports, forms, etc. as assigned, communicate and relate to staff, parents and supervisors in professional manner and attitude, report any suspect abuse to supervisor.
KidsCare Youth Development Specialist II
Location : Orchard View Elementary School; Middlebury
Minimum 30 under 40 hours per week/Benefit Package
Hours : 5:15am – 7:45am; 1:15pm – 5:45pm Monday – Friday 35 hours per week
Qualifications : High School diploma or GED equivalent required. Bachelors preferred. Minimum of one year of administrative experience working with children and adults, program implementation and management, and scheduling and leading staff. First Aid and CPR Certifications preferred. Reliable transportation, safe driving record, driver license, and automobile insurance required.
Duties: Implement activities and ensure that planned activities meet the needs and interests of children, maintain quality condition of supplies, equipment and materials, and maintain a safe and healthy environment, adhere to the Boys & Girls Club standards, policies and procedures, maintain up-to-date records of attendance, activity planning, etc., daily schedules, perform administrative tasks, such as filling out reports, forms, etc. as assigned, communicate and relate to staff, parents and supervisors in professional manner and attitude, report any suspect abuse to supervisor.
KidsCare Youth Development Specialist II
Location : Nappanee Boys & Girls Club; Nappanee
Under 30 hours per week
Hours : 5:15am – 8:45am Monday-Friday 17-18 Hours total
Qualifications : High School diploma or GED equivalent required. Bachelors preferred. Minimum of one year of administrative experience working with children and adults, program implementation and management, and scheduling and leading staff. First Aid and CPR Certifications preferred. Reliable transportation, safe driving record, driver license, and automobile insurance required.
Duties: Implement activities and ensure that planned activities meet the needs and interests of children, maintain quality condition of supplies, equipment and materials, and maintain a safe and healthy environment, adhere to the Boys & Girls Club standards, policies and procedures, maintain up-to-date records of attendance, activity planning, etc., daily schedules, perform administrative tasks, such as filling out reports, forms, etc. as assigned, communicate and relate to staff, parents and supervisors in professional manner and attitude, report any suspect abuse to supervisor.
KidsCare Youth Development Specialist I
Location: Mary Feeser Elementary School; Elkhart
Under 30 hours per week
Hours: 5:30am – 8:30am Monday – Friday; 3:00pm – 5:30pm Tuesday-Friday; 2:30pm – 5:30pm Monday 28 hours per week
Qualifications: High school or GED equivalent required, previous experience with youth is preferred, First AID and CPR certifications preferred.
Duties: Assists in conducting activities that provide fun, beneficial and imaginative programs in the program area within the scope of Boys & Girls Club/KidsCare programming, assist the program coordinator with set-up, clean-up, supply management, etc, adhere to Boys & Girls Club/KidsCare standards, policies and procedures, maintain up-to-date records of attendance, activity planning, daily schedules, etc, collect fees and process money according to established procedures, communicate and relate to staff, parents and supervisors in a professional manner attitude, report any suspected abuse to supervisor.
KidsCare Youth Development Specialist I
Location: Cleveland Elementary School; Elkhart
Under 30 hours per week
Hours: 5:30am–8:30am Mon-Fri and 2:30pm-5:30pm Mon; 3:00pm-5:30pm Tues-Fri 13 hours per week
Qualifications: High school or GED equivalent required, previous experience with youth is preferred, First AID and CPR certifications preferred.
Duties: Assists in conducting activities that provide fun, beneficial and imaginative programs in the program area within the scope of Boys & Girls Club/KidsCare programming, assist the program coordinator with set-up, clean-up, supply management, etc, adhere to Boys & Girls Club/KidsCare standards, policies and procedures, maintain up-to-date records of attendance, activity planning, daily schedules, etc, collect fees and process money according to established procedures, communicate and relate to staff, parents and supervisors in a professional manner attitude, report any suspected abuse to supervisor.
KidsCare
KidsCare Youth Development Specialist I (multiple openings)
Location: Riverview Elementary School
5:30am-8:30am and 2:30pm-5:30pm Mondays/ 5:30am-8:30am and3pm-5:30pm Tues-Fri 28 hours per week
Location: Ox Bow Elementary School Elkhart
Afternoon Hours 3:15pm–5:15pm Mon-Fri 10 hours per week
Location: Beardsley Elementary (Elkhart Club)
Hours: 5:15am – 8:30 Mon.-Fri. 15 hours per week
Location: Osolo Elementary School
Hours: 5:15am -8:30am 15 Hours per week
Location: Pinewood Elementary School (2 openings) 13 Hours per week
Hours: Mon: 2:30pm-5:30pm Tues-Fri: 3pm-5:30pm
Location: Chandler Elementary School
Hours: Mon: 6am-9am & 2:45pm-5:15pm, Tues-Fri: 6am-7:45am & 2:45pm-5:15pm
Qualifications for all positions listed above: High School diploma or GED equivalent required, previous experience with youth is preferred, First AID and CPR certifications preferred. Hours listed are standard hours except for school delays or late start or early release days.
Job descriptions are available upon request. All applicants require pre-employment drug screening, background check, reference and driver’s record check-employer paid.
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