What are the responsibilities and job description for the Youth Specialist position at The Chickasaw Nation?
We are currently looking for a Full Time Youth Specialist to join our Youth Leadership Program Team team located at the Youth & Family Building working .Summary : Works to serve the Chikasha Pehlichi Ikbi program and perform all essential general duties.Responsibilities :
- Plans and coordinates multiple events throughout the year, including sessions, personal development courses, special events, and conferences
- Ensure that events are well-organized, engaging, and meet the objectives of the program
- Creates agendas, memos, and checklists for all events
- Makes reservations with restaurants and venues on behalf of the program
- Reports weekly and monthly to the manager
- Employee speaks frequently to schools, community organizations, churches, youth groups, etc. to provide standard program information
- Remain a positive influence for youth members and the Chickasaw Nation while on and off work hours
- Assists in transporting Chickasaw youth from Ardmore, Davis, Purcell, Tishomingo, and Ada
- Oversees student attendance, keeps track of assigned student program points, and communicates with parents
- Provides first class customer service - courteous and helpful to all internal and external customer types- Answers questions in a courteous and professional manner- Partners with internal and external services as needed to ensure appropriate referral is made- Greets and engages with a smile- Determines needs, seeks positive experience and outcomes
- Completes all training and development requirements and participates in continuing education opportunities
- Works in a collaborative and supportive manner to support the productivity and safety of the work area, team members and customers of all types- Maintains general upkeep of work area and maintains a safe environment- Maintains and promotes professionalism- Punctual and consistent in meeting start time, work schedule, attendance and other assigned work time metrics- Adheres to Chickasaw Nation dress code standards
- Maintains knowledge of and follows all laws, rules, regulations, policies and SOPs for assigned area, e.g. MICS, TICS, hospital standards, health codes, food sanitation, accounting principles, etc.
- Performs all other duties as assignedCompetencies : Essential :
- Able to follow instructions, both written and oral
- Able to adhere to all scheduling and attendance requirements
- Honesty, truthfulness, reliability, accountability
- Able to read, understand, apply, and retain knowledge of Chickasaw Nation, departmental, divisional and all other rules, regulations, policies, procedures and guidelines
- Able to verbally communicate in a professional and positive manner with other team members, departments, guests and managementSkills : Essential :
- Excellent public speaking skillsExperience : Education : Essential :
- High School, GED or EquivalentNonessential :
- Bachelors Degree in directly related fieldCredentials : Essential :
- Pass general background check
- Standard Driver's LicenseNonessential :
- CDL License with Air Brake Endorsement
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certification (CPR)
- First Aid Certification
- Life Guard Certification
- Automated External DefibrillatorNonessential :
- Class B CDL with air brakes endorsement within 90 days of employment
- CPR certification within 90 days of employment
- First Aid certification within 90 days of employment
- Lifeguard certification within 90 days of employment
- Automated External Defibrillator (AED) certification within 90 days of employmentWorking Conditions : Essential :
- Transport children
- Car, van, light truck
- Travel is primarily within Chickasaw Nation boundaries
- Must be flexible with work schedule
- Sometimes bend, kneel, stoop, push, reach
- Able to drive assigned vehicle types
- Sometimes lift and or carry up to 25 lbs
- Mix of office / non-office settings
- Outside, all weather conditions
- Pass pre-employment drug test
