Part-Time Indigenous Youth Mentor (Remote)

Sacred Path Indigenous Wellness Center; Long Beach (CA); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Sacred Path Indigenous Wellness Center is seeking a Youth Program Specialist to provide culturally responsive support to Indigenous youth aged 12-26, delivering MICUNAY-based workshops both virtually and in person. The role focuses on mentoring, advocacy and community engagement to promote positive development and cultural identity.

The Specialist collaborates with families, Tribal communities, elders, schools, and partners to honor Indigenous values and trauma-informed care while expanding

Qualifications

• Must be between 18 and 26 years of age (funding source requirement).
• Strong interpersonal, communication and relationship-building skills.
• Flexibility to adapt to different learning styles and backgrounds.
• Effective organizational and time-management skills.
• Knowledge of positive youth development and trauma-informed care principles.
• Understanding of Indigenous communities’ histories and experiences.

Responsibilities

• Establish trusting, supportive relationships with Indigenous youth.
• Develop workshop content and learning materials; place orders and secure sites when needed.
• Lead workshops and facilitate engaging discussions and activities.
• Provide individual/group mentoring and peer support.
• Assist youth in identifying personal, educational, career, cultural, and wellness goals.
• Collaborate with schools, Tribal organizations, elders and community partners to support programming.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Relationship-building

Time-management

Organizational skills

Cultural humility

Job description

Sacred Path Indigenous Wellness Center is seeking a Youth Program Specialist to provide culturally responsive support to Indigenous youth aged 12-26, delivering MICUNAY-based workshops both virtually and in person. The role focuses on mentoring, advocacy and community engagement to promote positive development and cultural identity.

The Specialist collaborates with families, Tribal communities, elders, schools, and partners to honor Indigenous values and trauma-informed care while expanding