Youth Program Coordinator SNAPED

American Indian Health and Family Services•Detroit, MI

About The Position

Are you a dedicated Youth Development professional with a flair for delivering culturally sensitive social recreation and nutrition education programing? American Indian Health and Family Services(AIHFS), a Federally Qualified Healthcare Center (FQHC) in Southwest Detroit is seeking a experienced Youth Program Coordinator to join us ahead of the opening of our New State-Of-The Art Facility, projected to be open in the Fall of 2026! AIHFS is seeking a qualified Youth Program Coordinator to deliver direct program services with youth, ensuring a safe and healthy environment, and nutrition education. This position assists in the development and planning of youth program curriculum to coordinate and support all grant requirements applicable to programming needs. All programming staff are required to deliver high quality wellness focus initiatives and strategies to promote cultural well-being, prevention, healthy living, nutrition, and social responsibility. This position supports the community and the families of youth as they transition into adulthood.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a field related to position. Years of direct experience may substitute some education. Minimum of one-year experience. Must be able to demonstrate requirements on resume and during the interview process.
Must be self-directed.
Must be able to maintain confidentiality, handle crisis and tolerate stress professionally.
Valid MI Chauffeur’s license or willingness to obtain; 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 proficient understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form.
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos.
Respect for traditional, cultural and spiritual practices of a diverse Native American community; as well as an ability to work with other racially, culturally and ethnically diverse populations.

Responsibilities

Participates hands-on in the direct service delivery of youth programming instructions, activities, and demonstrations.
Assist with the planning, implementation and evaluation of programs that meet community needs and grant requirements. Interacts with community to determine methods of promoting nutrition and physical activity.
Builds trust, rapport and open lines of communication with urban youth including at-risk youth and their families.
Assist in the development and planning of youth program curriculum and work plans.
Promotes cultural-mental-physical-spiritual well-being, prevention, healthy living, nutrition, physical activity, food sovereignty, and social responsibility initiatives.
Applies other initiatives that address health promotions through health screens and PSE (policy, systems and environmental) changes.
Meets required grant project goals and objectives as assigned.
Collaborates with Youth Program team members and department leadership on program deliverables, assessments and evaluations.
Provides youth transportation and/or facilitates transportation services for youth program and field trips.
Conducts grant project promotional activities to increase awareness and community involvement.
Ensure compliancy with applicable grant data collection and reporting submissions to meet grant requirements.
Maintain confidential record keeping.
Establish and maintain a system of communication with staff, community partners and funders.
Attend internal and external meetings
Other duties as assigned
Promote and improve wellness through nutrition and physical activity among the Native American population in Southeastern Michigan through culturally appropriate environmental change efforts, materials and programming, incorporation of traditional foods and promotion of traditional forms of physical activity.
Responsible for completion of programming reports and grant deliverables.
Delivers specific programming activities as structured.
Act as grant organizational liaison with respective grantor representatives.
Collects and reports on respective grant data
Assist youth and families in requests and referrals of other services held at AIHFS including but not limited to cultural/traditional services, mental health services, primary care services. Outside services may also be referred.
Attend Conferences when applicable
Assist in the coordination, planning and preparations of on-site and off-site community events such as health fairs, powwows, youth events and other agency events.
Assist in the search and application process of new grants or grant renewals to support youth and community programming as necessary.
Assist in the development/modifying/reviewing of department policies, procedures and other forms or documents.