Tribal Youth Program Coordinator

Ponca City Development Authority•Newkirk, OK

About The Position

The Tribal Youth Program Project Coordinator will provide intervention and prevention services to at-risk Native American youth within the Kaw Nation service area. This role involves organizing and developing activities focused on tribal culture, relevant topics, and juvenile issues. The coordinator will also attend mandatory trainings, mentor youth interns, and collaborate with various service providers to implement prevention and intervention strategies. A key responsibility is coordinating the Kaw Nation Youth Coalition and planning various youth events and programs, including a summer day camp and afterschool activities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in social work, Psychology, Sociology, Juvenile Justice, or closely related field
One or more years of work experience in the field of juvenile services preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide intervention and prevention services to at-risk Native American youth in Kaw Nation service area.
Organize, prepare, and develop all activities for tribal youth focused on tribal culture, relevant topics, and juvenile issues.
Attend mandatory and purpose are related trainings including the Tribal Youth Summit. Attend with youth interns and provide mentoring.
Work closely with counselors, Kaw Nation social service programs, and other service providers to implement prevention and intervention services.
Coordinate a Kaw Nation Youth Coalition that meets quarterly throughout the project period.
Plan and coordinate events for the Tribal Youth Program including the Intern program, Back-to-School Bash, Youth Field Trips, Youth Powwow, Teen Dating Awareness Month, and provide afterschool activities and family strengthening cultural classes.
Work with the Language Program to assist with the Language Fair and provide a Tribal youth Summer Day Camp.
Work closely with project partners and KN internal departments to implement prevention and intervention services and establish a mentoring/tutoring schedule and pairing system.
Maintain goals and objectives as identified in the Tribal Youth Program Grant and provide information to the grantor in a timely fashion. Responsible for collecting data and assisting with preparation of grant required reporting.
Provide case management services to tribal juvenile offenders and their families, including home-based and referral services. Provide intervention/treatment services through contract providers and referrals as needed.
Perform other related duties as may be required by immediate supervisor.