Youth Wellness Coordinator - Youth Engagement - Juneau

Tlingit & Haida•Juneau, AK

About The Position

The Youth Wellness Coordinator serves as Project Director for Tlingit & Haida’s Project AWARE (Advancing Wellness and Resiliency in Education), coordinating implementation and administration of the five-year grant-funded initiative. The role collaborates with school districts, behavioral health providers, Tribal programs, youth, families, and community partners to strengthen school-based mental health promotion, prevention, early intervention, and access to behavioral health services. The Coordinator oversees project planning, partnerships, training, budget monitoring, evaluation, and grant reporting. The position promotes culturally responsive, trauma-informed approaches that support youth mental, emotional, social, and cultural well-being. Any clinical responsibilities must be consistent with the incumbent’s professional qualifications, licensure, and approved scope of practice.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in social work, education, public health, psychology, human services, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience demonstrating the ability to fulfill the position functions.
Three to five years of related experience in youth wellness, behavioral health prevention, school-based programming, community health, or program coordination.
Experience coordinating projects or partnerships, monitoring program activities, and preparing reports.
Must be at least 21 years of age.
Valid driver’s license and ability to meet Tribal driving requirements when driving is assigned.
Ability to travel to participating communities and work occasional evenings and weekends.
Knowledge of youth development, mental health promotion, suicide prevention, substance use prevention, and trauma-informed practices.
Knowledge of culturally responsive programming, Tribal sovereignty, and Alaska Native and American Indian communities, including Tlingit, Haida, and Tsimshian cultures.
Knowledge of grant administration, budget monitoring, program evaluation, and reporting requirements.
Strong project management, organizational, communication, facilitation, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with schools, youth, families, Tribal programs, behavioral health providers, and community partners.
Ability to supervise assigned personnel, coordinate multiple activities, and meet established deadlines.
Ability to maintain confidentiality, exercise sound judgment, and follow youth safety and referral procedures.
Proficiency in standard office applications, spreadsheets, virtual meeting platforms, and program reporting systems.

Nice To Haves

Advanced education, clinical training, or professional licensure in social work, counseling, psychology, or a related behavioral health discipline.
Experience managing federal grants, budgets, or school-based mental health initiatives involving multiple communities.
Experience supervising personnel or coordinating professional development activities.
Experience working with Alaska Native and American Indian youth, families, or Tribal organizations.
Training in youth mental health first aid, suicide prevention, trauma-informed practices, or related prevention approaches.
Experience incorporating traditional cultural activities and youth leadership into wellness programming.

Responsibilities

Coordinate daily operations and implementation of Project AWARE, including work plans, timelines, deliverables, and performance objectives.
Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with school districts, Tribal programs, behavioral health providers, and community partners.
Coordinate partner agreements, scopes of work, implementation activities, and compliance with grant requirements.
Coordinate school-based mental health promotion, prevention, early identification, referral processes, and access to behavioral health services.
Plan and coordinate mental health awareness, suicide prevention, substance use prevention, and related training for schools, families, and community partners.
Incorporate culturally responsive wellness activities, including Traditional Games, cultural education, and youth leadership opportunities, into programming.
Engage youth, families, and community stakeholders in project planning, implementation, and program improvement.
Supervise assigned project personnel, interns, and contractors, including work assignments, professional development, and performance management within delegated authority.
Monitor project outcomes, maintain program records, coordinate evaluation activities, and prepare required grant reports and supporting documentation.
Coordinate with Finance to monitor project budgets, expenditures, purchasing, and financial reporting, and recommend adjustments as necessary.
Ensure compliance with grant requirements, Tribal policies, confidentiality standards, and youth safety, crisis response, and referral procedures.
Represent the program in meetings and community outreach activities; assist with sustainability planning, future funding opportunities, and grant applications.
Perform other duties as assigned.