Assistant Youth Coordinator - Nisqually Indian Tribe

GENERAL SUMMARY

Assist in preparation and delivery of meaningful activities for youth to thrive and prepare for their futures. Contribute to a safe and welcoming environment for youth participants. Interact with other team members in a positive, productive manner and serve as a mentor and role-model for youth.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITES

Primary responsibilities are the basic job duties that an employee must be able to perform. This list of responsibilities is intended to be representative of the duties performed within this classification. The omission of a function does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed if such duties relate to the position.

• Work as a team member and assist in creating a safe, healthy, and positive environment that helps youth to thrive and reach their goals and plan for their futures; serve as a mentor for tribal youth.
• Demonstrate positive, effective communication skills and interactions with staff, youth, parents/guardians, volunteers, internal and external partners.
• Help Youth Coordinators plan, schedule and set-up program activities and organize supplies and materials needed to implement daily activities and special events.
• Help Youth Coordinators implement daily program activities and help youth to participate in field-trips, local outings, workshops, conferences, recreational and other activities in a safe manner.
• May provide transportation to youth to-and-from the program and/or off-site activities and field­trips.
• Assist with community awareness, marketing and community relations for the program and special events.
• Help ensure program procedures are followed, confidentiality in all record-keeping and reporting, performs mandatory reporter responsibilities as required and informs supervisor of any related compliance concerns.
• Complete staff training to develop professional skills and maintain required certifications such as: First Aid & CPR, Mandatory Reporting, Blood-borne Pathogens, Food Handling, Behavior Management, Crisis Intervention/Mental Health First Aid and others.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or GED.
• Must be willing and able to work a flexible schedule including nights and weekends.
• Must obtain/maintain a Food Handler's permit, First Aid and CPR cards within 30 days of employment.
• Must successfully pass a State and Federal criminal history background check.
• Must have a valid Washington State driver's license and be insurable under the Tribe's insurance policy.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• A.A. degree in Child Development, Early Childhood Development, or related field.
• Experience providing services in youth recreation, cultural programs, youth education or related field.

SUPERVISION

• Position does not have supervisory responsibilities.

COMPETENCIES

Possess the knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the primary responsibilities of the position.

Knowledge of:

• Principles and practices of youth programs and youth services.
• Nisqually Financial services accounting forms, processes and procedures.

Skill in:

• Communicating effectively verbally and in writing to audiences of various social, educational, economic and cultural backgrounds.
• Microsoft Office Suite- MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook.
• Motivating youth and communicating with youth
• Problem-solve issues that may arise.

Ability to:

• Ability to provide professional courteous behavior in all interactions with children, parents, school officials, and the community.
• Ability to manage staff/child or youth ratios to ensure adequate needs are met.
• Ability to understand the responsibilities as a mandated reporter.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the program.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the primary responsibilities of this job.