Youth Activities Coordinator

Definition

Definition: Under direct supervision from the Group Home Supervisor, this position will develop and implement safe and healthy arts & craft activities for community children residing in the Group Homes. This position will maintain an environment of meaningful engagement in a respectful manner. This position will also support, assist and work in collaboration when necessary with the Group Home team in all other on-site and off-site activities as needed and directed. This job class is treated as FLSA Non-Exempt.

Essential Functions: Essential functions may vary among positions and may include the following tasks, knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics. This list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and not intended to be a comprehensive listing of tasks performed by all positions in this classification.

Examples of Tasks

1. Arts and Crafts : Researches, plans, and implements the arts & crafts activities component of the program while applying maximum creativity and initiative.

• Responsible for ordering all supplies needed in a timely manner and maintain a consistent inventory of these supplies to include maintaining a well-kept and organized storage of this inventory.
• Ensures all arts and crafts projects have clear directions, simple instructions, and/or visual prototypes for a child's understanding.
• Makes recommendations for Arts and Crafts enhancements to include executing enhancements as directed by division and department leadership.
• Strives to incorporate O'odham (Pima) and Piipaash (Maricopa) customs, culture and traditions into the program's arts and crafts.
• Participates in efforts to gauge the children's interests and needs along with planning and implementation methods to meet those needs.
• Maintains consistency in quality of projects across all recreation sites: the Salt River Group Homes, the Social Services Department building and the Independent Living Center.

2. On-site and On-Community Events : Plans on-site and community-site events as needed.

• Plans and coordinates events/activities for and completes set-up, decorations, tear-down and clean-up.
• Assists event participants while they exit transportation vehicles, vans, shuttles, and busses.

• Greets and welcomes event participants and assists with event sign-up sheets.
• Ensures meaningful engagement is occurring with all participants during the event to include checking in on them to ensure a quality experience for all.
• Help with food service as needed.
• May provide driver services and transportation services as needed.

3. Youth Outings and Trips : Plans off-site events and activities as needed.

• Adheres to all established safety requirements and helps to ensure safety of youth.
• Attends all meetings required for each off-site event.
• Ensures a safe, enjoyable, and meaningful experience for youth.
• Chaperone, engage, and escort trip participants before, during, and after trip.
• Attend post-trip meeting and offer feedback and suggestions that will enhance future engagements.
• May provide driver services and transportation services as needed.
• Supports the Group Homes with any other assignments as needed.

4. Companionship: Provides principal engagement in a kind, patient, and respectful manner.

• Will deliver quality customer service and meaningful companionship to all youth in a Trauma Informed manner at all times for all participants.

5. Miscellaneous : Performs other job-related duties as assigned to maintain and enhance departmental operation.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics:

• Knowledge of the culture, customs, traditions, history, and government of the Salt River Pima- Maricopa Indian Community.
• Knowledge of a variety of recreational activities to include all youth residing in the Group Homes.
• Knowledge of procedures for developing and implementing a variety of recreational and related activities and programs for youth through Community participation.
• Knowledge of Child Development.
• Knowledge of Trauma Informed Practices.
• Knowledge of a variety of booster seats, and car seats.
• Knowledge of how to care for youth in a safe and structured fashion.

• Skills in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with SRPMIC co-workers, Community Members, families, other service providers, and the public.
• Skill operating a variety of standard office equipment including photocopiers, FAX machines, and personal computers to fulfill job requirements.
• Skill with planning, scheduling, and excellent time management.
• Skill in communicating effectively, both verbally and in writing.

• Ability to utilize the personal computer and related software, including but not limited to, Microsoft Office.
• Ability to maintain and promote safe practices for the operation of recreational equipment.
• Ability to develop, plan, organize and implement recreation programs and activities.
• Ability to perform first aid and CPR techniques.
• Ability to work non-standard work hours.
• Ability to drive various SRPMIC vehicles including the 15-passenger van.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education & Experience: Graduation from High School or a GED equivalent is required.

• For enrolled Community members without a GED, must obtain nationally accredited GED.
• One (1) year full-time recreation related work with a youth population preferred.
• An Associate's degree in a Child Development or Recreation related field is preferred.
• Food Handler, CPR, and First Aid certifications required within 6 months of hire.

• Equivalency: Any equivalent combination of education and/or experience that would allow the candidate to satisfactorily perform the duties of this position, will be considered.

• Underfill Eligibility: An enrolled Community Member whom closely qualifies for the minimum qualifications for a position may be considered for employment under SRPMIC Policy 2-19, Underfill.

Special Requirements

• May be required to work beyond normal work hours including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Must successfully pass an extensive background investigation, including fingerprinting, and have no prior convictions of offenses to children.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Arizona Driver's License.

Prior to hire as an employee, applicants will be subject to drug and alcohol testing. Will be required to pass a pre-employment background/fingerprint check.

"SRPMIC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer" Preference will be given to a qualified : Community Member Veteran, Community Member, Spouse of Community Member, qualified Native American, and then other qualified candidate.

In order to obtain preference, the following is required: 1) Qualified Community Member Veteran (DD-214) will be required at the time of application submission 2) Qualified Community Member (must provide Tribal I.D at time of application submission),3) Spouse of a Community Member (Marriage License/certificate and spouse Tribal ID or CIB is required at time of application submission), and 4) Native American (Tribal ID or CIB required at time of application submission).

Documents may be submitted by one of the following methods:

1) attach to application

2) fax (480) 362-5860

3) mail or hand deliver to Human Resources.

Documentation must be received by position closing date.

The IHS/BIA Form-4432 is not accepted .

Your Tribal ID/CIB must be submitted to HR-Recruitment-Two Waters.

Benefits:

The SRPMIC offers a comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, vision, life, disability insurance, and a 401(k) retirement plan. In addition employees enjoy vacation and sick leave and 13 paid holidays.