Youth Wellness Coordinator

JOB DESCRIPTION

POSITION: Youth Wellness Coordinator

LOCATION: Boys and Girls Club of Gitchigami (Red Cliff) and the Bayfield School

SALARY: $20.00-$22.00/hour, Plus Benefits

SUPERVISOR(S): Youth Director, Boys and Girls Club of Gitchigami

THIS IS A REGULAR FULL-TIME NON-EXEMPT POSITION

JOBSUMMARY: This position is based at the Boys and Girls Club of Gitchigami (BGC) in Red Cliff. The position will support existing prevention efforts of youth related programming to improve access to services, structure processes, build capacity.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. The Youth Wellness Coordinator will collaborate with related departments, programs, and entities to develop a systemic approach to youth wellness.

2. Responsible for monthly data collection across the youth service system, including health, education, family services data.

3. Monitor youth related data and outcomes on an ongoing basis. Identify gaps in services and develop strategies to address.

4. Conduct annual quality assurance activities and assessments to monitor effectiveness of services being delivered.

5. Facilitate Youth Wellness Council meetings with core group of tribal program staff to enhance and expand youth related program development.

6. Monitor youth related activities identified within 2024 Tribal Action Plan (TAP) to ensure progress towards goals and coordinate meetings with community members and programs.

7. Participate in Bayfield School District Wellness Committee meetings.

8. The above duties and responsibilities are not an all-inclusive list but rather a general representation of the duties and responsibilities associated with this position. The duties and responsibilities will be subject to change based on organizational needs and/or as deemed necessary by the supervisor.

SUPERVISORY AUTHORITY: None.

KNOWLEDGE:

1. Knowledge of and sensitivity for Ojibwe culture and traditions.

2. Strong planning and organizational skills.

3. Demonstrated ability to work effectively with youth.

4. Prior work or volunteer experience with Native American youth and families preferred.

5. Must have strong leadership, group facilitation and conflict resolution skills.

6. Must have strong speaking, writing and interpersonal communication skills.

7. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

8. General proficiency with computer use and competency with email, virtual meeting platforms (Zoom, Teams).

QUALIFICATIONS/:

1. Minimum of Associate’s Degree in Child/Youth Development, Education, or related field; or a minimum of one year of relevant work experience.

2. Experience teaching and implementing curriculum preferred.

3. A valid driver’s license, vehicle and appropriate vehicle coverage and maintain driver’s eligibility as a condition of employment and eligibility to be put on the tribe’s vehicle insurance policy is preferred.

4. Must hold current certification in CPR/First Aid or complete certification within first three months of employment.

PERSONAL CONTACTS: Red Cliff Tribal programs and service providers, School District of Bayfield personnel, and Tribal members and families.

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. Must be physically able to participate in activities with youth 12 to 14 years of age, including ability to bend, lift, stoop, sit on floor, or crawl. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions as long as the staff disability does not create an undue risk of injury to any enrolled youth. The ability to lift and/or move up to fifty pounds may be required.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: Boys and Girls Club of Gitchigami, Bayfield School and other activity locations as required, including outdoors for year-round activities. All Tribal buildings and Bayfield School are smoke-free.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: Must be willing and able to travel for local, regional and/or national training as required.

BEHAVIOR AND ATTITUDE: The vision, goals and objectives of the Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa requires that the employee performs in both a professional and personable manner. The manner in which the employee relates to fellow employees, customers and visitors is considered parallel in importance to technical knowledge and ability. Respect and consideration given to the dignity of each customer, visitor and fellow employee is a requisite of successful job performance. Any behavior or attitude that tarnishes the name or image of the Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa will be subject to immediate disciplinary action up to and including termination.

Indian preference will be applied in the case of equally qualified applicants, but all qualified applicants will be considered.

This job description is subject to change at employer’s discretion, after consultation with the employee.

APPLICATION SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS: The following items are required for this position:

1. Completed Tribal Application, to include work history and references, available on the Tribal website.

2. Tribal Background Investigation Disclosure; available on the Tribal website.

3. Consent to Release Liability and Reference Information Form; available on the Tribal website.

4. Resume, required; cover letter, optional.

5. Post-secondary transcripts or certifications; if applicable.

POSTING DATE: April 1, 2025

DEADLINE: April 15, 2025

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa

Human Resources Department

88455 Pike Road

Bayfield, WI 54814

www.redcliff-nsn.gov

(715)779-3700

The Red Cliff Tribal Council has a Drug Free Work Place Policy and adheres to the intent of the Drug Free Work Place Act. All new hires are subject to a drug test prior to starting.

All applicants for employment with the Red Cliff Tribe will be subject to the background investigation and other requirements of RCCL Chapter 43, and are under a continuing obligation to supplement this application for employment with information concerning any convictions that occur after commencement of employment with the Tribe.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $22.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20 - $22