Gerald L. Ignace Indian Health Center, Inc. Hiring For Youth Empowerment Program Coordinator at Milwaukee, WI  Full Time

JOB DESCRIPTION
Under the supervision of the Lead Coordinator of Behavioral Health Grant Programs the YEP Coordinator will be responsible for logistically planning, coordinating, implementing, and evaluating the YEP services, events and activities.  

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Serves as a recruiter of Native American youth for enrollment in the project by working in partnership with local schools, community agencies, and the community at-large;
• Responsible for daily project operations, – project planning, project mobilization, project facilitation, data collection and reporting;
• Provides primary direction, facilitation, and coordination for youth project activities, service activities, and community events;
• Provides oversight, coordination and supervision of ongoing programming to include the Ignace Youth Center, monthly family nights, adolescent programming, and summer activities;
• Strong ability to utilize positive mentorship skills, encourage growth and leadership, resiliency building, and self-acceptance among youth and teens;
• Good working knowledge of youth and adolescent mental health risk factors that increase the risk for suicide, violence, and substance abuse; 
• Provides mentorship to youth in all youth-centered programming;
• Ability to deliver education on a variety of youth-focused mental health and wellness topics;
• Works in partnership with GLIIHC Cultural Program staff to support the development of cultural identity through education, traditional arts, and teachings;
• Monitors the ethical use of equipment and facilities during youth activities;
• Serves as the primary facilitator of YEP meetings by providing prevention education and leadership in youth-focused activities;
• Provides supervision to youth, demonstrates leadership skills, serves as a role model to youth in all YEP activities;
• Develops marketing materials and leads social media communications;
• Develops and maintains communications with youth, parents, and stakeholders;
• Provides weekly transport utilizing GLIIHC owned vehicles and/or rental service vehicles for youth activities;
• Participates in professional development and training to obtain additional knowledge and skill set in youth health and development topics, and to enhance leadership development skills;
• Responsible for accurate and timely contributions to all project reporting; quarterly status reports, and final reports;
• Attends local and national meeting and any other affiliated meetings;
• Attends and participates in other meetings and conferences as appropriate and/or identified by the Lead Coordinator
• Proficient in computer operations and software applications

SKILLS: Experience working with youth programs; effective verbal, listening, presentation, and written communication; word processing skills.

EDUCATION, SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE, QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum qualifications include possession of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a human service field or at least (2) years of experience working with youth
• Knowledge of and sensitivity to the Native American culture and traditions.
• Prior experience working with children, adolescents, and families in a professional setting.
• Ability to provide youth-tailored education on a range of mental and emotional health related topics;
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of the impact of childhood trauma on growth and development;
• Knowledge and ability to apply positive youth behavioral interventions i.e. de-escalation strategies and conflict resolution
• Sound judgment and capability to respond to unusual circumstances.
• Able to deal constructively with conflict.
• Ability to plan, coordinate, and direct varied and complex operations.
• Possessions of valid driver’s license and having regular access to a motor vehicle with appropriate insurance coverage.
• Good interpersonal skills, ability to get along well with diverse personalities (patients, physicians, staff, and general public).
• Good communication skills, written and verbal.

OTHER SIGNIFANT FACTORS:
The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to manipulate objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk and hear. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. Noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

Work is performed in an office environment utilizing various office equipment including, but not limited to, a computer, copy machine, fax machine, and multi-line phone. Ability to communicate effectively over the telephone, by computer and in person. Ability to perform well in a fast-paced work environment.

This is a general outline of the essential functions of this position and shall not be construed as an all-inclusive description of all work requirements and responsibilities. The employee may be required to perform other job-related duties as requested by the designated work leader(s). All requirements are subject to change over time. All positions at the Gerald L. Ignace Indian Health Center have the responsibility to carry out functions to maintain inspection and survey readiness, participate in Quality Improvement initiatives, as well as assist in and/or provide education for health promotion and disease prevention. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

GLIIHC supports a safe, healthy and drug-free work environment through criminal and caregiver background checks and pre-employment drug testing. GLIIHC maintains a smoke-free environment.
 
The Gerald L. Ignace Indian Health Center, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability. Equal Opportunity employer/Veteran/Disabled. American Indian and Veteran Preference employer.