Job Description:
• Plan and implement youth engagement, substance use prevention, suicide prevention, and youth leadership activities
• Emphasize cultural and traditional knowledge in programming
• Promote social and emotional skills, youth empowerment, and youth voice
• Maintain a fun and safe environment for youth
• Collaborate with Kcitpahsuwet educators to develop outreach for youth living outside the community
• Communicate with Tribal Departments, youth programs, schools, caregivers, and youth
• Design and deliver training for middle and high school youth and youth-serving partners
• Implement substance use prevention strategies in youth programming
• Coordinate and support Youth Councils, including recruitment, promotion, evaluation, and support for youth leaders
• Determine programming options to meet grant deliverables and develop new programming with the Kcitpahsuwet Manager
• Plan and implement youth gatherings and community events
• Contribute to website and social media initiatives and participate in outreach
• Obtain required WPHW training and certifications
• Maintain communication with the supervisor and participate in staff meetings and weekly check-ins
• Complete reporting requirements and participate in community needs assessments
• Collaborate with WPHW divisions on continuous quality improvement
• Perform other duties as assigned
Requirements:
• University degree or college diploma in public health, health, education or a related field AND two years previous experience; OR 4 years of experience in public health, health, education, youth-serving profession, or a related field
• Experience working with youth
• Understanding of social/emotional development
• Willingness and ability to create inclusive programming and effectively use trauma-informed approaches
• Experience collaborating with Tribal communities and in school settings
• Willingness to learn and facilitate adventure-based activities
• Ability to work outside in inclement weather
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment as well as independently
• Willingness to travel with some overnights for training, youth retreats, and events
• Valid Maine Driver’s License
• Must be insurable on the organization’s auto insurance plan
• Access to reliable transportation
• Must pass a criminal background check
• Flexible work schedule, including evenings, weekends, and overnight hours
• Able to lift and carry fifty pounds regularly
Benefits:
• Full-time benefits eligible position
• Required training and certifications offered through WPHW (ASIST, QPR, BHP, Prevention Specialist, CPR/First Aid, WFA/WFR/PV facilitator training, etc.)