Youth Specialist (Ranch)

Job Purpose: The Ranch Youth Specialist (RYS) plays a vital role in engaging kamaliʻi in activities that foster healing, hope, and personal growth. Collaborating with the program team, the RYS will develop, implement, and evaluate impactful programming for vulnerable youth, assisting participants in gaining self-awareness,  emotional balance, empathy, adaptability, and a positive outlook through nature-based experiential activities. As part of LT’s continuum of services, LT Ranch offers residential, day and after-school camps to vulnerable youth, providing a program centered on social-emotional skill building for the purposes of healing and growth. The Ranch also serves as a space for kīpuka programs and strategic partnerships, focusing on healing through nature-based and creative experiential activities. Essential Responsibilities: Youth Engagement: Facilitate experiential activities by creating a safe environment that facilitates learning and is encouraging and engaging for youth. Program Support: Assist the Director in planning and implementing programs, including recruitment, scheduling, daily preparations, administrative tasks, and case follow-up. Integrate ranch pillars into programs for ʻōpio, emphasizing key social-emotional skills to foster personal growth and healing.  Provide support for kipuka extension and strategic partnerships. Collaborative Programming: Work with teammates to deliver culturally resonant activities, such as: Animal-assisted interactions that foster engagement and reflection. `Aina-based activities that model sustainability and connect youth to the ʻāina through moʻolelo. Creative arts and makery projects that promote self-awareness and connection to self and others. Youth Support: Address the behavioral, emotional, and psychological needs of participants, ensuring a supportive environment. Monitoring and Documentation: Observe and document youth participation, design behavior intervention and management plans, and monitor and report on progress. Group Management: Model positive group management practices to ensure the safety of participants, fostering healthy relationships and maintaining appropriate physical and emotional boundaries. Relationship Building: Develop and maintain strong, positive relationships with teammates, individuals, families, groups, animals and communities. Outreach: Provide outreach services to individuals and communities regarding Liliʻuokalani Trust programs and services. Shift-Specific Responsibilities: The RYS may be assigned to support various shifts for residential program implementation, including: Weekdays: Assist the Director with recruitment, scheduling, program planning, implementation, and case follow-up. Weekends: Coordinate weekend activities for the program. Evenings: Engage kamaliʻi in evening activities such as reflection, meal preparation, fireside chats, and bedtime routines. Night Shifts: Ensure the safety of kamaliʻi overnight, engage them in evening activities, and prepare spaces, meals, and programs for the next day. Other Duties: Participate in program planning, budget development, and evaluation. Provide transportation for staff, beneficiaries, and families as needed. Engage in continuing education and professional development opportunities. Contribute to the team’s success by accepting new assignments, assisting colleagues, learning new skills, and striving for improved outcomes. Enjoy working outdoors in a ranch setting, including hands-on experience with ʻāina-based activities and being near animals. Perform other duties as assigned.

Salary : $50,200 - $64,000