Indigenous Outreach Coordinator

Our mission to provide jobs and training to people to gain skills and achieve independence is why we do what we do. Our success happens when all team members believe in and support our mission and live by our values every day. If you will contribute to our mission, live our values, and commit to doing your best, please complete this application. If you cannot commit to do all of these things, please stop here and do not complete the application. 

With the right team members, we can realize our vision where all people have the opportunity to reach their potential and contribute to our community. 

How this role supports our mission: 

The Indigenous Outreach Coordinator is a full-time position located at the Goodwill Youth Reengagement Centers. This position reports to the Youth Reengagement Centers Program Manager (Goodwill of Southern Arizona) and collaborates with a variety of partner organizations to ensure that Indigenous youth and young adults have access, both geographically and logistically, to programming, services and mentors. The focus of this position is on connecting underserved youth, especially Indigenous youth, and Indigenous community partners to Goodwill programs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To:

• *Demonstrate company’s values at all times.
• *Works with the Youth Reengagement Centers Program Manager to plan, implement and manage programs and services that serve youth.
• *Responsibilities include visits to agencies, schools, organizations, and Tribal departments to promote the program and recruit potential participants. 
• *Coordinate and implement mentoring services, supervision, conflict resolution, recognition, and service learning based on current research of best practices.
• *Model appropriate behavior and provide positive reinforcement for participants progress, problem solve issues or concerns, and update participants’ individual success plan to reflect progress and goals. Ensure participants meet their minimum requirements for their respective Goodwill programs.
• *Assist with managing/supervising reengagement center location(s) by providing exceptional customer service to all visitors and manage participants behavior(s) to promote and ensure a safe, positive and inclusive environment for all. Assist with daily cleaning and maintenance procedures at assigned center locations. 
• *Collaborate with Goodwill Academic, Employment and Housing Teams to assist with completion of program documentation and weekly outreach for youth to ensure their continued progress towards completion of goals.
• *Coordinate all program outreach for recruitment of volunteers, youth, and program partners.
• *Leverage existing and create new community relationships in order to build strong partnerships with Indigenous community advocates to support youth. 
• *Attend trauma informed trainings and workshops locally or nationally.
• *Communicate effectively (both written and verbal) with Goodwill staff members and volunteers, local schools, behavioral health agencies, local employers, parents/families and the Juvenile Justice System (JJS) and engage them in activities related to Goodwill Youth Reengagement Centers.
• *Keep the Youth Reengagement Centers Program Manager informed of unusual and/or crisis situations as they arise.
• *Serve as a Goodwill Ambassador in the community and engage in community outreach, resource development, and networking activities in order to grow and market the program.
• *Work with New Programs Manager and Youth Reengagement Centers Program Manager to regularly input data into Apricot/additional systems; enter data and upload information into Apricot data system according to established processes and timelines; and create and maintain systems and schedules for submittal of data.
• *Review submitted data with Youth Reengagement Centers Program Manager on a regular basis and conduct follow-up on any missing or incomplete data (to include the internal G & O process).
• *Maintain and track attendance hours for youth participants in work experience programming. 
• *Stay informed on any policy, procedure, or activities that affect the program including CARF regulations and federal regulations related to funding source (conditions of awards).
• *Participate in all required trainings provided by funding source and GISA, as needed.
• *Ensures all safety rules are adhered to and the general upkeep of the facility meets the standards of Goodwill Industries of Southern Arizona, Inc.  Reports accidents or injuries immediately.
• *Other duties as assigned.

Qualification Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, or related field preferred.
• Strong community ties and critical relationships with Indigenous communities.    
• Relevant lived experience with the justice system and/or Tribal communities.
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience with at-risk youth and the juvenile justice system required.
• Prior supervisory experience preferred.
• Excellent presentation skills.
• Experience with recruitment and case management preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Computer skills to include Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Must possess or be able to obtain: Level 1 Fingerprint clearance card within first 90 days.
• Must have reliable transportation, possess a valid AZ driver’s license, current auto insurance, and meet Goodwill’s acceptable driving record insurance requirements to travel throughout the Southern Arizona area.
• Ability to travel in Tribal communities in Pima County.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with all individuals. 

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Criminal background screenings will be conducted on all eligible candidates. Only convictions that could impact this position will be considered. 

We encourage all national service members, veterans, and their family members to apply. 

Location: Tucson, AZ