Tribal Youth Program Project Coordinator

Ponca City Development Authority • Newkirk, OK

11d • Onsite

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 collaborate with various stakeholders, plan and coordinate events, assist with cultural programs, and manage data collection for reporting.

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.
• Experience working with Native American youth.

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 related trainings and conferences; joining juvenile consortiums.
• Work closely with school counselors, related Kaw Nation Departments, and other service providers to implement prevention and intervention services.
• Plan and assist with coordination of 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 internal departments to implement prevention and intervention services and establish a mentoring/tutoring schedule and pairing system.
• Responsible for collecting data and assisting with preparation of required reporting.
• Perform other related duties as may be required by immediate supervisor.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level