Youth Center - Youth Program Specialist

San Diego American Indian Health Center•San Diego, CA

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About The Position

We are an FQHC community health center dedicated to embodying the values central to American Indian cultures. This includes respect for our patients, acknowledgement of the whole person, and a focus on working together to ensure health for the individual, and therefore the community. We invite persons of all tribes, ethnic backgrounds and walks of life to experience the comprehensive care we deliver and to contribute to the services we provide for children, youth, families, adults, and elders. The Youth Program Specialist will work at the San Diego American Indian Health Center’s Urban Youth Center (UYC) under the supervision of the Sr. Program Manager. The Youth Program Specialist is involved in all daily activities of the program to include oversight of the PEI Contract, structure/support activities for youth during unstructured time, and actively participate with youth. The Youth Program Specialist will be available for informal peer counseling with any youth, families, elders, and will support and collaborate with the clinical staff, while following all procedures and protocols set in place by SDAIHC. Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to perform all job-related activities as outlined below.

Requirements

MS Office, computer, and Social Media experience.
Knowledge of and/or experience with Healthcare, Behavioral Health/Mental Health settings.
Knowledge and/or experience with the healthcare market, including competitors, regulations, and available resources.
Experience in youth program development
Experience in outreaching and networking with the community
Experience working with Youth in group settings running activities
Must pass Background/Livescan.
Maintains a valid driver’s license, clean driving record, and current auto insurance in accordance with state requirements.
Must pass Background/Livescan
Possesses reliable and insured transportation suitable for work-related travel as needed
CPR/ BLS certification: Maintain a current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA), the American Red Cross, or an equivalent organization. Certification must include an in-person, hands-on skills assessment. Online-only certifications are not accepted.
Annual background checks: Consent to annual background checks as a condition of continued employment, to ensure compliance with organizational standards and eligibility requirements.
For-Cause Drug Screening: Comply with drug screening requirements when initiated by the organization for cause, to support a safe, compliant, and drug-free workplace.
Ongoing Compliance Requirements: Maintain up-to-date compliance with all required annual renewals, including professional licenses, certifications, physical examinations, TB testing, and mandatory regulatory trainings as assigned by the San Diego American Indian Health Center (SDAIHC).
Strong interpersonal skills with proven ability to cultivate and build positive relationships with internal departments and external stakeholders.
Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills.
Excellent time management skills
Strong management skills.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and meticulous records.
Effective interpersonal skills.
Able to deal effectively with a diversity of individuals.
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with all during the course of work.
Able to perform basic mathematical calculations necessary to perform the job function.
Must be reliable and extremely trustworthy.
Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Suite or related programs.
Able to lift/move up to 10 pounds, move from place to place.
Able to sit at a desk and work on a computer for prolonged periods.
Able to stand, bend and reach for prolonged periods.
Ability to do math, organize and prioritize workload, work effectively and efficiently under stress.
Ability to supervise, multitask, understand, and follow instructions.
Ability to proficiently read, write, speak, and understand English.

Nice To Haves

Experience serving a multinational, multicultural population.
FQHC background.
Familiarity with Community Health Clinics and/or Indian Health Clinics.
ECW EHR.
Experience with County Contracts

Responsibilities

Oversee the development, implementation, and delivery of culturally appropriate programming at the SDAIHC UYC to at least 200 unduplicated AI/NA youth.
Outreach and networking to diverse social and ethnic groups and communicate effectively with them. Outreach consists of being out in the community up to 3 days a week and report results via Tablet, PowerPoint, Excel Reports and/or Dashboards.
Develops, manages systems and procedures to efficiently track and trend all activity.
Creates contacts and generates a referral source.
Meet monthly goals and productivity metrics and track via spreadsheets, dashboards etc.
Ensure County requirements are addressed on time as directed to include but not limited to QPR reports, Retention plans, Inventory reports and tracking etc.
In collaboration with the PEI School Club Coordinator, the Cultural Mentor and grants team assist in developing Youth Center clubs to encourage, engage and entice the local AI/NA youth and young adults to attend the Youth Center.
Develop clubs and events in outdoor settings such as but not limited to local school and colleges.
Attend virtual monthly meetings with County to provide regular updates.
Submit Monthly Youth Center Activities Calendar to the County no less than 30 days in advance for each month.
Organize Youth Center to maximize space and activities
Oversee program expenditures and ensure timely and accurate submission of purchase orders, invoices, and receipts. Processing PO’s on a regular basis
Submit invoices within same week of contractor services.
Coordinate with Nutritionist to provide Food demos at the Youth Center monthly
Coordinate with Wellness Coordinator to provide exercise/stretch classes monthly
Assist with the planning and organization of annual SDAIHC Urban Indian events such as the Balboa Park PowWow and Winter Gathering
In collaboration with the Health Promotion Manager, create social media outreach/education campaigns as needed.
Assist in Garden Development as needed
Other duties as assigned