What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clubhouse Youth Leader (part-time, 20 hours) position at Native American Community Services?
POSITION AVAILABLE
Equal Opportunity Employer
Posting Date: January 8, 2025
Position: Clubhouse Youth Leader(s) - 2 openings
Type: Part-time (20 hours) Hourly / Non-Exempt
Hours: Non-Traditional (must be available for day, evening, and weekend hours- required)
Salary: $17.00- $18.50 hourly
Office: 1522 Main Street, Niagara Falls, NY 14305
Summary
Youth Leaders assist the Clubhouse Manager in providing a safe, supportive, culturally appropriate, alcohol and drug free environment for all members. The Clubhouses welcome self-identified Native American youth and young adults ages 12-17. Clubhouse programming includes: recreation & pro-social, education, evidence-based / best practices, skill building, wellness, and cultural activities. Leaders will provide transportation, supervision, and leadership. Recruitment through outreach and attending and participating in weekly staff meetings will also be required. Leaders must be available for non-traditional hours, meaning evenings and weekends. The Clubhouses are open 25 hours per week. All efforts will be performed with understanding of and in accordance with Good Mind principles, while also adhering to the principles of Trauma Informed Care (TIC).
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Supervise, provide leadership, & be a positive role model for youth.
- Deliver workshops and activities in a confident, organized manner.
- Ensure youth programming utilizes a percentage of evidence-based prevention models.
- Provide safe transportation and/or supervision of youth to and from clubhouse activities.
- Recruit youth through local outreach efforts.
- Adhere to data collection & performance measurement requirements determined by SAMHSA & OASAS.
- Maintain necessary documentation and ensures the timely completion of all necessary recordkeeping.
- Ensure Clubhouse maintenance, cleanliness, and safety is maintained.
QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, ABILITIES
- Bachelor’s or Associates degree in human services or related field of study preferred.
- Experience working with community and group settings. Work experience may replace some of the education requirements at the discretion of the Executive Director.
- Ability to become CPR & First Aid certified.
- Knowledge & understanding of substance use, and experience with at-risk youth.
- Effective program solving, organization, time management, and communication skills.
- Familiarity with & sensitivity toward local Native American communities
- Intermediate computer skills; ability to use Microsoft Office Suite.
- Must have clean and valid NYS driver's license and carry minimum auto liability coverage of $100k/$300k.
- Must pass all background checks and pre-hire requirements.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $17.00 - $18.50 per hour
Expected hours: 20 per week
Benefits:
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- Evening shift
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person
Salary : $17 - $19