Youth Wellness Coordinator - Youth Engagement - Juneau

Central Council Tlingit & Haida Indian Tribes; Juneau (AK); On-site; USD 45,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

The Youth Wellness Coordinator at Central Council Tlingit & Haida Indian Tribes serves as the Project Director for Project AWARE, coordinating planning, implementation, and grant reporting across school districts, Tribal programs, and community partners to promote youth mental, emotional, social, and cultural well-being.

This role emphasizes culturally responsive, trauma-informed approaches, supervision of staff and interns, budget monitoring, and collaboration with finance to ensure grant

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a related field per Minimum Qualifications.
• 3–5 years of related experience in youth wellness, behavioral health prevention, school-based programming, community health, or program coordination.
• Experience coordinating projects/partnerships, monitoring activities, and preparing reports.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily operations and implementation of Project AWARE, including work plans, timelines, deliverables, and performance objectives.
• Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with schools, Tribal programs, behavioral health providers, and community partners.
• Coordinate partner agreements, scopes of work, implementation activities, and grant compliance.
• Coordinate school-based mental health promotion, prevention, early identification, referral processes, and access to behavioral health services.
• Plan and coordinate mental health awareness, suicide prevention, substance use prevention, and related training opportunities for schools, families, and community partners.
• Incorporate culturally responsive wellness activities, including Traditional Games, cultural education, and youth leadership into program.
• Engage youth, families, and community stakeholders in planning, implementation, and program improvement.
• Supervise assigned project personnel, interns, and contractors, including development and performance management.
• Monitor project outcomes, maintain program records, and prepare grant reports and documentation.
• Coordinate with Finance to monitor budgets and expenditures; adjust as necessary.
• Ensure compliance with grant requirements, Tribal policies, confidentiality, and safety/referral procedures.
• Represent the program in meetings and community outreach; assist with sustainability and grant opportunities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Youth development

Mental health promotion

Trauma-informed practices

Grant administration

Budget monitoring

Project management

Communication

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in social work, education, public health, psychology, human services, or related field

Tools

Office applications

Job description

Youth Wellness Coordinator

Department

Youth Engagement

Exemption Status

Non-Exempt

Pay Grade(s)

10/11 ($33.62-36.98+ DOE)

Purpose

The Youth Wellness Coordinator serves as the Project Director for Tlingit & Haida's Project AWARE (Advancing Wellness and Resiliency in Education), coordinating the implementation and administration of the five-year grant-funded initiative. The position collaborates with school districts, behavioral health providers, Tribal programs, youth, families, and community partners to strengthen school-based mental health promotion, prevention, early intervention, and access to behavioral health services.

The Coordinator oversees project planning, partnerships, training, budget monitoring, evaluation, and grant reporting while promoting culturally responsive, trauma-informed approaches that support youth mental, emotional, social, and cultural well-being. Clinical responsibilities, if assigned, must be consistent with the incumbent's professional qualifications, licensure, and approved scope of practice.

Essential Functions

• Coordinate daily operations and implementation of Project AWARE, including project work plans, timelines, deliverables, and performance objectives.
• Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with school districts, Tribal programs, behavioral health providers, and community partners to support project goals.
• Coordinate partner agreements, scopes of work, implementation activities, and compliance with established grant requirements.
• Coordinate school-based mental health promotion, prevention, early identification, referral processes, and access to appropriate behavioral health services.
• Plan and coordinate mental health awareness, suicide prevention, substance use prevention, and related training opportunities for schools, families, and community partners.
• Incorporate culturally responsive wellness activities, including Traditional Games, cultural education, and youth leadership opportunities, into project programming.
• Engage youth, families, and community stakeholders in project planning, implementation, and program improvement.
• Supervise assigned project personnel, interns, and contractors, including work assignments, professional development, and performance management within delegated authority.
• Monitor project outcomes, maintain accurate program records, coordinate evaluation activities, and prepare required grant reports and supporting documentation.
• Coordinate with Finance to monitor project budgets, expenditures, purchasing, and financial reporting; recommend adjustments as necessary.
• Ensure compliance with applicable grant requirements, Tribal policies, confidentiality standards, and established youth safety, crisis response, and referral procedures.
• Represent the program in meetings and community outreach activities; assist with sustainability planning, future funding opportunities, and grant applications.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of youth development, mental health promotion, suicide prevention, substance use prevention, and trauma-informed practices.
• Knowledge of culturally responsive programming, Tribal sovereignty, and Alaska Native and American Indian communities, including Tlingit, Haida, and Tsimshian cultures.
• Knowledge of grant administration, budget monitoring, program evaluation, and reporting requirements.
• Strong project management, organizational, communication, facilitation, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with schools, youth, families, Tribal programs, behavioral health providers, and community partners.
• Ability to supervise assigned personnel, coordinate multiple activities, and meet established deadlines.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, exercise sound judgment, and follow established youth safety and referral procedures.
• Proficiency in standard office applications, spreadsheets, virtual meeting platforms, and program reporting systems.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in social work, education, public health, psychology, human services, or a related field OR an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience that demonstrates ability to successfully fulfill position functions.
• Three (3) – Five (5) years of related experience in youth wellness, behavioral health prevention, school-based programming, community health, or program coordination.
• Experience coordinating projects or partnerships, monitoring program activities, and preparing reports.
• Must be 21 years of age with a Valid driver's license and ability to meet Tribal driving requirements when driving is assigned.
• Ability to travel to participating communities and work occasional evenings and weekends.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced education, clinical training, or professional licensure in social work, counseling, psychology, or a related behavioral health discipline.
• Experience managing federal grants, budgets, or school-based mental health initiatives involving multiple communities.
• Experience supervising personnel or coordinating professional development activities.
• Experience working with Alaska Native and American Indian youth, families, or Tribal organizations.
• Training in youth mental health first aid, suicide prevention, trauma-informed practices, or related prevention approaches.
• Experience incorporating traditional cultural activities and youth leadership into wellness programming.

Physical Requirements

• The majority of work is performed in a professional office setting and is generally sedentary, requiring routine walking, standing, bending, and carrying of items weighing less than 40 lbs.

Work Environment

• Some travel may be required on small aircraft or ferry.
• Certain positions at Tlingit and Haida may have exposure to certain hazardous materials or conditions. The supervisor will review these if applicable.