Assistant Youth Department and Unit Director

GENERAL FUNCTION: The Assistant Youth Department/Unit Director works in direct partnership with the Unit/Youth Department Director to oversee the delivery of all program areas within the Club/Youth Program. Assist in supervising program staff and perform other related administrative duties. Serves as a liaison between parents, schools, community groups and Club Members.

QUALIFICATIONS: Applicant must have an Associate in a related degree field such as mental health, education, etc. Applicant must have excellent communication skills along with the necessary skills to work with groups of people made up of different ages and skill levels. Knowledge and/or experience working with Native American Culture is recommended. Emotional and mental maturity is mandatory along with training or skills in problem solving. Ability, desire, and basic skills to work with children are mandatory. A clean driver’s license is necessary.

Key Roles: Program Management - Contributes to the development and implementation of organizational program goals in relation to the need for and availability of resources to facilitate the achievement of Youth Development Outcomes. - Supervises assigned staff in achieving goals, providing technical assistance in program design, development, community relations, and program operations. - Assist with oversight of day-to-day programming Volunteer Development - Identifies volunteer opportunities and communicates with the Unit/Youth Department Director. - Provide leadership to volunteers and address issues and concerns as appropriate. - Facilitate Mentoring Training for Volunteers. - Coordinate Mentoring Program for Club Members and Mentors. Youth Engagement - Coordinate the implementation of evidence-based programming adapted for native youth, including but not limited to SMART Moves, Project Venture, American Indian Life Skills, Healing the Canoe, Power Hour, etc. - Coordinate Youth Council Meetings per month using the MYAN/UNITY tool kit curriculum Suicide Prevention - Increase awareness and provide suicide prevention training services to parents, community and those serving the Micmac community.

END RESULTS: ❖ A positive role model at all times. ❖ Help restore healing and connection

$20-$25 hourly