Youth Intervention Specialist

SUMMARY

The Youth Intervention Specialist (YIS), in cooperation with the Education Assistant, Education Department Manager, and other Tribal Staff is responsible for planning and developing a youth program that meets the directives of the GTB Education LLL Sub-Department. The Youth Intervention Specialist will provide appropriate activities for the youth serviced by the Tribal Satellite area. The YIS is a role model and advocate for the youth and must have a commitment to excellence and caring when working with tribal member children.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• High School diploma or GED certificate required.
• Associates degree is required in social work, education or related field *
• 1-3 years' experience working with Native American Youth.
• Must have a valid Michigan Driver's License and be insurable by the GTB insurance carrier.
• Must have and maintain current CPR/First Aid certification.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work a scheduled 40-hour week, during appropriate hours based on the youth programs that will include evening and weekends or scheduled by supervisor. The schedule is from noon-9pm.
• Comply with all GTB policies & procedures including the GTB Children's Code.
• To be in compliance with the Privacy Act and to maintain the highest level of confidentiality of participants served by the program.
• To collaborate with Tribal programs, local, state and state agencies.
• Coordinate with the Youth Services task force staff and other GTB staff to assist in fulfilling participants' service strategies.
• Will work at planned youth activities and is responsible for maintaining a 1:5 youth ratio off-site & 1:10 on-site for supervision, or as required by program.
• Attend training when necessary.
• To recruit youth between the ages of 5-19 in coordination with the Education Life Long Learning Program staff. Outreach and home visits as required encouraging participation in program activities.
• To maintain personal standards of high character and serve as a positive role model for Native American Youth.
• To coordinate with other agencies to provide a work experience opportunity for youth to participate in after-school and during the summer.
• Arrange for pick up of participants as needed or scheduled.
• Perform other duties as assigned that related to the continuing delivery of service.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with demonstrated in the seven grandfather teachings.
• Exceptional detail and follow-up skills.
• General proficiency in computer literacy, preferably in Windows, Word, Excel, and use of associated peripherals, and other Microsoft office products.
• Basic general proficiency in 10-key and other office equipment.
• Basic math skills
• Ability to effectively establish priorities and meet deadlines.
• Ability to quickly evaluate alternatives and decide on a plan of action.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with Native Americans and their families.
• Must be able to provide accurate communication in regards to required narrative reports.
• Must be able to collect and present data.
• Must be professional with youths, families and community.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• High School diploma or GED certificate required.
• Associate's degree is required in social work, education or related field*
• 1-3 years' experience working with Native American Youth.
• CPR/First Aid Certification

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supervise youth program site workers/volunteers.
• Monitor youth participants and document progress.
• Working with high maintenance youth.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

• Must have a valid unrestricted Driver's license and be insurable by the GTB insurance carrier.
• Must have reliable transportation
• A Chauffeurs License is necessary to drive tribal vehicles to transport youth.
• Local travel is frequently required.
• Out-of-town travel is occasionally required.

TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Involves sedentary and physically active work, exerting up to 10 pounds of force and/or negligible amount of force to lift, carry, push, or otherwise move objects, including the human body.
• Occasionally requires lifting and/or moving up to 25 pounds.
• Regularly requires working with fingers rather than the whole hand or arm.
• Regularly requires repetitive movement of the wrists, hands and/or fingers.
• Occasionally requires walking or moving about to accomplish tasks.
• Occasionally requires standing and/or sitting for sustained periods of time.

TYPICAL MENTAL DEMANDS

Must be able to exercise good judgment regarding the following:

• When and how to respond to requests for mentoring youth and/or staff.
• Must have the patience to work with children and participate in the program.
• Must be able to tolerate noise level of our tribal youth.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Indoor and outdoor settings

COMMENTS

Native American preference will apply. Must be willing and able to pass a background investigation and a drug and alcohol urinalysis as a condition of employment. Adherence to strict company policy in regard to confidentiality is a must.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Management retains the right to add or to change the duties of the position at any time. Any qualifications to be considered as equivalents in lieu of stated minimums require prior approval of the Director of Human Resources.

This position is subject to IC3 Background Investigation, Drug Screen and Driving Record/Motor Vehicle Report (MVR).