Youth Development Specialist

Phoenix Indian Center, Inc; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 44,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Phoenix Indian Center, Inc. is seeking a Youth Development Specialist to support Indigenous youth in completing high school and pursuing higher education.

The role involves coordinating college- and career-readiness programs, facilitating workshops, and engaging with schools, families, and partners to ensure culturally aware services. The position requires collaboration with the Program Manager, data collection for reports, and evening/weekend availability to support events and outreach within

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree plus two years’ relevant experience.
• Experience in youth development/youth services with proven ability to engage and motivate youth.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrate strong ability to manage multiple tasks with attention to detail.
• Knowledge of the social, educational, cultural and economic development and needs of urban American Indians.

Responsibilities

• Organize and collaborate with PIC team members, school representatives, and community partners on program goals.
• Serve as a lead facilitator/presenter of provided curricula.
• Document and maintain youth participant records and prepare required reports.
• Plan, implement, and staff youth programming including events.
• Recruit and retain youth participants and build positive relationships with youth and families.

Skills

Youth development

Communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

Job description

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Youth Development Specialist

Full Time-Non-Exempt Phoenix, AZ, US 1 Attachments

10 days ago Requisition ID: 1036

Salary Range: $44,000.00 To $50,000.00 Annually

POSITION SUMMARY

The Youth Development Specialist will play an integral role in our mission to support and inspire high school-aged Indigenous youth as they actively engage with their community and culture, successfully complete high school, pursue higher education, and join the workforce. The Specialist will participate in all levels of program planning, development, implementation of activities, and dissemination of program evaluation to ensure culturally aware and responsive services. The Specialist works closely with youth, local high school personnel, parents/guardians, colleges, and community partners to coordinate and provide a variety of college and career readiness programming and events. The Specialist is responsible for workshop facilitation; event coordination; overseeing and advising youth; follow up/retention services; community outreach; effective communication; completion of required documents and reports.

MAJOR FUNCTIONS

• Organize and collaborate with all PIC team members, school representatives, and community partners on implementation of program goals.
• Serve as a lead facilitator/presenter of provided curricula.
• Document and maintain youth participant records, in a confidential and timely manner, following all agency procedures.
• Prepare data as required for submittal of monthly, quarterly, and annual reports.
• Participate in planning, implementation, and staffing for all youth programming including weekend and weekday evening events.
• Conduct program orientation through presentations, networking, and outreach events.
• Establish and maintain positive and appropriate professional relationships with high school youth. Supervise, motivate, and support youth participants while ensuring safety.
• Responsible for recruitment and retention of youth participants in all activities.
• Works closely with Program Manager to maximize operational efficiencies and meet performance goals.
• Maintain and comply with agency confidentially requirements.
• Collaborate and work directly with Youth Development team members.
• Participate in scheduled external and internal meetings and trainings.
• Participate in other Phoenix Indian Center events, fundraisers, outreach opportunities, and special projects as needed.
• Perform other duties, as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree plus two years’ relevant experience or any equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience in youth development/youth services with proven ability to engage and motivate youth.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate ideas, findings, and recommendations effectively with other team members, community members, and affiliated providers.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office 365 software.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks with a strong attention to detail.
• Demonstrate strong leadership and mentor skills.
• Strong ability to motivate high school youth and manage behavior problems in a positive manner.
• Knowledge of youth development to include base knowledge of youth and homelessness, substance abuse, mental illness, and domestic violence as these areas relate to youth and their families.
• Knowledge of the social, educational, cultural and economic development and needs of urban American Indians.
• Work is performed in an office environment and requires the ability to operate standard office equipment and keyboards. Must have the ability to lift and/or carry small parcels, packages and other items with a minimum weight of 25lbs, to walk short distances, and drive a vehicle when necessary.
• Availability and willingness to work evenings and weekends.

PREFERENCE

In accordance with Indian Preference Regulations, preference is given to American Indians. To claim preference, applicants must submit a copy of their tribal affiliation along with their resume.

All staff requirement(s)

• Must have at time of hire or be able to obtain a State of Arizona Department of Public Safety Fingerprint Clearance Card within 90 days of employment
• Must have dependable transportation, valid driver’s license if operating a vehicle and must have automobile insurance coverage in compliance with the organization’s requirements
• Must be available to work evenings and weekends