Indigenous Youth Programs Specialist — Remote

Sacred Path Indigenous Wellness Center; Long Beach (CA); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Company parties

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

Sacred Path Indigenous Wellness Center seeks a Youth Program Specialist to provide culturally responsive support to American Indian, Alaska Native and Indigenous youth ages 12–26. You will promote positive youth development, bolster cultural identity, and advocate for education, behavioral health and well-being through mentoring, advocacy and community engagement.

You will recruit youth for services, deliver MICUNAY-based workshops both virtually and in person, mentor groups and individuals,

Qualifications

• Must be 18–26 years old due to funding source.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to adapt to diverse learning styles and backgrounds.
• Excellent organizational and time-management abilities.
• Knowledge of youth development and trauma-informed care principles.

Responsibilities

• Establish trusting relationships with Indigenous youth.
• Develop workshop content, agendas, and learning materials; place orders and secure sites as needed.
• Lead workshops with engaging activities and manage group dynamics.
• Provide individual and group mentoring and peer support.
• Assist youth in identifying personal, educational, career, cultural, and wellness goals.
• Promote leadership development and life skills.
• Encourage healthy social, emotional, spiritual, and cultural development.
• Support youth participation in cultural, traditional, and community activities.
• Collaborate with schools, Tribal organizations, and community partners.
• Assist in outreach and recruitment within Indigenous communities.
• Represent Sacred Path at community meetings and events as needed.
• Track program outcomes, collect feedback, and ensure confidentiality.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Relationship-building

Adaptability

Organizational skills

Job description

Sacred Path Indigenous Wellness Center seeks a Youth Program Specialist to provide culturally responsive support to American Indian, Alaska Native and Indigenous youth ages 12–26. You will promote positive youth development, bolster cultural identity, and advocate for education, behavioral health and well-being through mentoring, advocacy and community engagement.

You will recruit youth for services, deliver MICUNAY-based workshops both virtually and in person, mentor groups and individuals,