Youth Outreach and Support Specialist

Youth Outreach and Support Specialist

Department: Behavioral Health Department

Program: Yinihugheltani Project

Reports To: Project Coordinator

Employment Status: Full-Time

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Schedule: 40 Hours/52 Weeks

Preference: TERO Ordinance 2017-01, P.L. 93-638

Job Summary

The Dena'ina Yinihugheltani Project performs outreach, prevention and promotion activities under the Behavioral Health Department in order to achieve strategically developed goals toward prevention of Native youth suicide and prevention of Native youth substance misuse. Under the direction and guidance of the Yinihugheltani Project Coordinator the Youth Outreach and Support Specialist provides support to Yinihugheltani Project activities in general, and the Yinihugheltani Youth Club, and club membership, specifically. In partnership with the Coordinator, the Specialist will assist the Club with planning, coordination, and facilitation of Club activities including meetings, cultural activities, community events, and development and dissemination of Club-produced Outreach and media. The Specialist will assist the Coordinator with grant reporting obligations, and, also evaluation efforts including data collection, analysis, and dissemination.

Essential Functions

• Provide youth mentoring services to Yinihugheltani Youth Club membership with prevention mindset and perform the role of a trusted adult
• Take initiative in a dynamic assistant role through all phases of outreach material development from pre-planning, designing to dissemination
• Assist Project Coordinator and Club membership through planning, coordination, and facilitation of community events, meetings, and cultural activities
• Collect data from outreach events, Yinihugheltani Youth Club activities, and cultural activities, including participation and participatory outcomes
• Learn Behavioral Health Department and Tribal programs and systems across the tribe with a learner mindset
• Work as a positive team member within the Yinihugheltani Project; the Behavioral Health Department, and the Kenaitze Indian Tribe
• Model appropriate behavior and positively represent the Tribe and its programs
• Ensures compliance with Tribal, federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, Tribal policies and TERO ordinance

It is the intent of this job description to highlight the essential functions of the position; however, it is not an all-inclusive list. The incumbent may be called upon and required to follow or perform other duties and tasks requested by his/her supervisor, consistent with the purpose of the position, department and/or the Kenaitze Indian Tribe's objectives.

Working Conditions

Lifting Requirements

• Medium work - Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects

Physical Requirements

• Stand or Sit (Stationary position)
• Walk (Move, Traverse)
• Use hands/fingers to handle or feel (Operate, Activate, Use, Prepare, Inspect, Place, Detect, Position)
• Climb (stairs/ladders) or balance (Ascend/Descend, Work atop, Traverse)
• Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl (Position self (to), Move)
• Talk/hear (Communicate, Detect, Converse with, Discern, Convey, Express oneself, Exchange information)
• See (Detect, Determine, Perceive, Identify, Recognize, Judge, Observe, Inspect, Estimate, Assess)
• Taste/Smell (Detect, Distinguish, Determine)
• Pushing or Pulling
• Repetitive Motion

Hazards and Atmospheric Conditions

• Wet
• Noise
• Burn Hazards
• Other

OSHA Categories

• Category II - Normal routine involves no exposure to blood, body fluid or tissue, but exposure or potential for exposure may occur

Equipment and Tools

List Equipment used for job: phone, computer, file cabinet, fax, cell phone, car

Drives KIT or Personal Vehicle: Yes

Travel

• Local
• In-State
• Out-of-State

Qualifications

Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent required

Experience

• Appreciation for the Kenaitze Dena'ina and Alaska Native culture, history and traditions required

Preferred

• 4 year degree in relevant field preferred, or equivalent work experience, or combination of education and work experience
• Knowledge and experience working with cultural diversities
• Familiarity with issues of suicide, substance misuse, and prevention
• Formal work experience with high school-age youth strongly
• Experience with event organizing, community organizing, or health promotion strategies is strongly preferred

License/Certification

• Must have a valid Alaska State driver's license and must remain insurable under the Tribe's policy

Special Skills

• Tutoring, mentoring, and student support
• Experience, training, or personal interest, in any one or more areas of art or media production including but not limited to- strategic social media; visual art; music recording and production; performance arts, video production, information technology, graphic design
• Basic customer service skills, ability to follow directions and maintain appropriate time management
• Demonstrate ability to manage multiple goals, projects, and deadlines
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
• Good oral and written communication
• Conducts business in a service-oriented manner that is attentive, pleasant, respectful and kind when dealing with un'ina, visitors, co-workers and others

This position is a Covered Position subject to all requirements of the Alaska Barrier Crimes Act (ABCA) and to the Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Act, (ICPA). ABCA and ICPA requirements apply and must be complied with at all times in order to remain in the position.