Cultural Programs Facilitator for Native Youth

Healing Lodge; Spokane Valley (WA); On-site; USD 84,514,382 - 125,504,870; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

HSA/Navia benefits

Life & disability insurance

Paid time off & holidays

401(k) with employer contribution

PSLF program

Job summary

The Healing Lodge is seeking a Culture Specialist for a full-time role in Spokane Valley, WA. The position focuses on planning, coordinating, and delivering culturally based programming integrated with individualized treatment plans for residential youth.

The role involves hands-on work such as gathering natural materials, preparing ceremonial spaces, and facilitating cultural crafts while providing cultural training for staff and supporting youth connections with Tribal mentors during treatment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience working with Native American communities or knowledge of plateau tribes.
• At least 1 year related experience working with at-risk adolescents.
• Proficient reading, writing and oral communication.
• Ability to engage students in a diverse environment and maintain safety.

Responsibilities

• Maintain resident participation records.
• Orient residents to the culture program and its goals.
• Maintain a twelve-week cultural curriculum reflecting plateau tribal cultures.
• Coordinate internal and external cultural resources for youth in treatment.
• Administer cultural assessments and report progress with the multi-disciplinary team.
• Monitor resident behavior and maintain a culturally relevant learning environment.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Behavior management

Organization

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

The Healing Lodge is seeking a Culture Specialist for a full-time role in Spokane Valley, WA. The position focuses on planning, coordinating, and delivering culturally based programming integrated with individualized treatment plans for residential youth.

The role involves hands-on work such as gathering natural materials, preparing ceremonial spaces, and facilitating cultural crafts while providing cultural training for staff and supporting youth connections with Tribal mentors during treatment.