Youth Development Specialist I

Definition

Definition : Under general supervision by the Youth Services Supervisor and / or Manger assists with youth programming and activities for assigned youth development areas : Afterschool Early Enrichment or Cultural. Provides support in areas of education wellness academic development social skills and the Oodham / Piipaash culture for the youth in the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community. Promotes positive behaviors and develops resistance skills in children and adolescents in the Youth Program. This job class is treated as FLSA Non-Exempt.

Distinguishing Features : The Youth Development Specialist I differs from the Youth Development Specialist II by providing program aide duties for youth activities and events and is an entry level position. This position is eligible for progression requiring familiarity with the program and leveraging professional working relationships.

Essential Functions : Essential functions may vary among positions and may include the following tasks knowledge skills abilities and other characteristics. This list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not intended to be a comprehensive listing of tasks performed by all positions in this classification.

Examples of Tasks

Tasks :

• Provides informal individual and group guidance to youths in the areas of social and emotional health for assigned youth development program areas : After School Early Enrichment and Cultural
• Supervises children and adolescents during the instructional programs maintains control of classes and handles routine discipline.
• Assist in the delivery of appropriate age group program for youth in areas of reading math health fitness culture and socialization.

2. Assists with implementing instructional methods and techniques utilizing available resources.

3. Adheres to the monthly schedules and quarterly instructional outlines and related daily lesson plans covering relevant units of study for all components of the program including : Education Culture Wellness and Social / Life Skills.

4. Assist with conducting research compiles materials related to SRPMIC history culture and language to be taught daily.

5. Creates a fun and supportive atmosphere to encourage and motivate youth participation for various age groups including 4-5 (Pre-K).

6. Assists the Youth Development Specialists II and III with group programs and activities.

7. Assists with quarterly home visits as needed to partner and communicate with parents on meeting youths goals behavior education and / or any other concerns.

8. Writes reports and daily summaries.

9. Participates in a multi-disciplinary staff model and contributes to program development and ethical behavior.

10. Drives tribal transportation vehicle (12 passenger van) to transport youth to and from afterschool program activities.

11. Establishes and maintains an environment that encourages teamwork interdependence and ethical behavior.

12. Performs other job-related duties as assigned to maintain and enhance program and departmental operation.

Knowledge Skills Abilities and Other Characteristics :

Minimum Qualifications

Education & Experience : A High School diploma or a GED equivalent required.

Equivalency : Any equivalent combination of education and / or experience that would allow the candidate to satisfactorily perform the duties of this position will be considered.

Underfill Eligibility : An enrolled Community Member whom closely qualifies for the minimum qualifications for a position may be considered for employment under SRPMIC Policy 2-19 Underfill.

Special Requirements

Prior to hire as an employee applicants will be subject to drug and alcohol testing. Will be required to pass a pre-employment background / fingerprint check.

SRPMIC is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer Preference will be given to a qualified : Community Member Veteran Community Member Spouse of Community Member qualified Native American and then other qualified candidate.

In order to obtain preference the following is required : 1) Qualified Community Member Veteran (DD-214) will be required at the time of application submission 2) Qualified Community Member (must provide Tribal I.D at time of application submission)3) Spouse of a Community Member (Marriage License / certificate and spouse Tribal ID or CIB is required at time of application submission) and 4) Native American (Tribal ID or CIB required at time of application submission).

Documents may be submitted by one of the following methods :

1) attach to application

2) email to

3) fax

4) mail or hand deliver to Human Resources.

Documentation must be received by position closing date.

The IHS / BIA Form-4432 is not accepted .

Your Tribal ID / CIB must be submitted to HR-Recruitment-Two Waters.

Required Experience :

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Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Yearly Salary Salary : 48728 - 63352