YOUTH AIDE

Nooksack Indian Tribe•Bellingham, WA

13h•$20 - $21

About The Position

The Youth Program Aide supports youth program participants through activities that promote wellness, cultural identity, youth leadership, and academic achievement. The role assists with planning and delivering enrichment and recreation programs, managing activity materials and logistics, supporting registration, and providing customer service. The aide helps supervise, advise, and tutor students, encourages positive interaction, serves as a role model, and helps maintain a safe and supportive environment. The position also supports transportation to and from programs and on field trips, either by assisting the bus driver or, for designated roles, transporting students. Duties include helping students board and exit safely and reporting incidents that could affect student safety. The work may involve office and field duties, indoor and outdoor activities in varying climates, and occasional duties beyond regular responsibilities.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Experience working with children or youth, or experience as a youth mentor.
Must be at least 20 years of age.
Ability to present information to youth in language they understand.
Ability to develop and present activity reports as needed.
Ability to interact patiently with a diverse student population.
Ability to communicate clearly and tactfully with students and adults.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Must pass alcohol and drug testing at hire and throughout employment.
Must pass criminal background checks at hire and periodically thereafter.
Must have Hepatitis B immunization or obtain it within 120 days of employment.
Subject to initial and periodic tuberculosis testing or screening.
Must obtain CPR certification within three months of hire and attend other required departmental certification training; certifications must remain current and in good standing.
A valid Washington State driver's license is required only for designated driving roles; some Youth Aides are assigned non-driving bus aide duties.
Ability to sit for long periods and frequently talk and listen.
Manual dexterity to operate a keyboard, calculator, and telephone system.
Ability to occasionally lift more than 50 pounds without assistance.
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
Ability to listen to customers and explain rules, regulations, and policies so clients understand issues or problems.
Ability to remain composed in mentally and physically stressful situations.
Ability to bend, reach, kneel, twist, and grip.
Ability to actively engage in activities with youth.
Indian Preference Policy applies.

Responsibilities

Assist with planning, marketing, and providing customer service for enrichment and recreation programs.
Develop and manage activity plans, supplies, and logistics.
Provide customer service by phone, email, and in person.
Assist with registration and confirmation processes for program registrants.
Help oversee program implementation, including staff preparation and follow-through.
Organize materials and represent the department at special events and community activities.
Assist with supervising students throughout the Youth Program.
Advise, assist, and tutor students alongside regular staff.
Participate in youth activities and programs with a professional, enthusiastic, and courteous demeanor.
Teach students to anticipate and manage difficult situations.
Create opportunities to provide students with positive attention and encourage program interaction.
Work with staff to support student success and serve as a role model.
Follow the directions of the Program Manager and complete work in a timely manner.
Maintain a positive work atmosphere and communicate effectively with customers, clients, coworkers, and management.
Use conflict-resolution skills and handle confrontation diplomatically.
Participate in daily staff meetings to plan and implement activities.
Enforce rules to ensure safety.
Perform related work appropriate to the assigned classification.
Assist the bus driver during transportation and field trips, help safely pick up and discharge students under varying weather conditions, and report incidents that may affect student safety.