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. An   individual in this role must be able to perform the following functions with   or without reasonable accommodation:

· 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. A comprehensive set of capabilities   required to perform job tasks effectively:

· 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 (education, experience, skills):

· 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 (education, experience, skills):

· 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 physical demands described here are representative of   those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential   functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodation:

· 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. The work environment characteristics described here are   representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential   functions of this job:

· 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.