Summer Youth Program Aide

American Indian Health and Family Services•Detroit, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Seeking a Summer Youth Program Aide to work cooperatively with program staff to develop and deliver summer youth program activities, provide transportation, and implement tools to positively engage families, strengthen parent to youth communication, promote cultural awareness, and support mental health and healthy living. The AIHFS Youth Program primarily serves multi-cultural youth and young adults ages 5-18 in SE Michigan. The program supports positive youth development, family engagement, and increasing access to culturally appropriate prevention activities.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent required
Minimum of one-year experience in working with youth required
Proficiency in use of technology including but not limited to Microsoft Suite, Outlook, social media and other web-based platforms.
Must meet criteria to operate an Agency Vehicle
Must be self-directed.
Must be able to maintain confidentiality, handle crisis and tolerate stress professionally.
Valid MI Chauffeur’s license (or ability to obtain one); other credential or licenses must be kept current and consistent with applicable regulations.
Ability to maintain a flexible work schedule, including evenings, weekends and overnight or extended travel as necessary.
Ability to promote an alcohol, tobacco and drug-free lifestyle.
Ability to apply present understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form.
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos.

Nice To Haves

coursework in education, early childhood education, elementary/secondary education, social work, or a related field preferred.
Familiarity and/or experience working with a multi-cultural community; respect for and knowledge of cultural practices within indigenous populations and other races, cultures and ethnicities preferred.

Responsibilities

Assists with implementing youth programs curriculum for multicultural youth.
Fosters resiliency and protective factors to prevent substance abuse, suicide, violence, bullying, while incorporating culturally based activities.
Assist with planning and coordinating the Dream Initiative Summer Program for ages (5-18), parent engagement activities, community and cultural events. This includes, but is not limited to recruitment, reminder phone calls, food preparation, setting up and cleaning up.
Refers youth with social and emotional concerns/needs to other appropriate department or community agencies for assistance.
Assist in planning, preparation and staffing on and off-site community events such as health fairs, field trips including camping and outdoor events, education and wellness conferences, cultural events and pow-wows.
Relates well with, expresses concern for and sincere interest in working with youth of all ages.
Relates well, and works collaboratively with, all levels of staff in a professional manner.
Attend agency, departmental and local meetings, as required or requested.
May operate agency vehicles - Assisting with transporting youth and maintaining passenger vans.
Critically thinks about program standards and compliance requirements while utilizing cultural awareness and humility specific to a participants age, culture, and economic status.
Participates actively as member of inter-departmental team to coordinate /services.
Performs miscellaneous errands and services or other tasks as directed by supervisor or administration.
Assists with youth programming transportation and keeps vehicles clean and organized while transporting youth and families.
Exemplifies professionalism with youth, families, visitors, and employees; shows courtesy, friendliness, helpfulness, and respect.