Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community · 8 hours ago
Youth Development Specialist I
Scottsdale, AZ
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$49K/yr - $63K/yrSalt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community is focused on youth development and programming. The Youth Development Specialist I assists with youth programming in areas such as education, wellness, and cultural activities, promoting positive behaviors and skills among youth.
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Responsibilities
Provides informal individual and group guidance to youths in the areas of social and emotional health for assigned youth development program areas: After School, Early Enrichment, and Cultural
Supervises children and adolescents during instructional programs, maintains control of classes and handles routine discipline
Assist in the delivery of appropriate age group program for youth in areas of reading, math, health, fitness, culture, and socialization
Assists with implementing instructional methods and techniques utilizing available resources
Provides daily classroom support in education in life skills and social skills
Assists with small group structure to aid with coping skills development and the building of resistance skills
Provides group and individual instruction of the O’odham/Piipaash language and culture-related activities
Maintains a supportive structure of cultural-related language research and promotes the language and culture of the O’odham and Piipaash
Continually collaborates and identifies Community Members with traditional language skills and cultural knowledge who are willing to assists with language and cultural presentations
Adheres to the monthly schedules and quarterly instructional outlines and related daily lesson plans covering relevant units of study for all components of the program including: Education, Culture, Wellness and Social/Life Skills
Assists with conducting activities for both groups and individual instructional programs of prevention education to include drug, alcohol, violence, gangs and teen pregnancy
Assists with group physical fitness, nutrition, and hygiene and diabetes prevention activities
Assist with conducting research, compiles materials related to SRPMIC history, culture and language to be taught daily
Adapts and develops materials relevant to the arts, dances, language and customs to help adolescents discover personal interests and develop culturally relevant skills and abilities
Participates in Community cultural events
Supports learning experiences in education by instilling tutoring and/or homework hour
Assist with instruction of monthly lessons in various subjects of Education. Encourages and promotes the importance of education
Creates a "fun and supportive" atmosphere to encourage and motivate youth participation for various age groups including 4-5 (Pre-K)
Assists the Youth Development Specialists II and III with group programs and activities
Assists with quarterly home visits as needed to partner and communicate with parents on meeting youth’s goals, behavior, education and/or any other concerns
Writes reports and daily summaries
Maintains files and tracks daily attendance. Inputs computer data as required
Participates in a multi-disciplinary staff model and contributes to program development and ethical behavior
Drives tribal transportation vehicle (12 passenger van) to transport youth to and from afterschool program activities
Establishes and maintains an environment that encourages teamwork, interdependence and ethical behavior
Establishes and maintains positive and appropriate professional relationships with all youth and parents/ guardians
Performs other job-related duties as assigned to maintain and enhance program and departmental operation
Qualification
Required
A High School diploma or a GED equivalent required
Must obtain and maintain First Aid and CPR certification within the first six months of employment
Must obtain a Food Handler's Card within the first six months of employment
Must possess and maintain a valid Arizona Driver's License
Knowledge of the culture, customs, traditions, history and government of the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community
Knowledge of principles, concepts, methods and techniques, including monthly and quarterly planning, crisis intervention and referrals
Knowledge and practical application skills in community based prevention and intervention programs related to drugs, alcohol, violence and gangs
Knowledge of general office practices and procedures including those associated with the confidential and sensitive information found in youth records
Knowledge of responsibility as a mandated reporter and procedures of fulfilling legal mandate
Skill with case management including, but not limited to, planning, scheduling, time management and intervention
Skill assessing youths needs and program progress
Skill establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with children, youths and their families
Skill counseling individuals, groups and families
Skill establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with SRPMIC co-workers, multiple agencies, other service providers and the public
Skill operating a variety of standard office equipment including copiers, FAX machines and personal computers including MS Office
Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
Ability to maintain accurate and timely program records according to prescribed standards
Ability to make independent decisions related to youth care, program development and intervention
Ability to drive 12 passenger van
Ability to participate in youth activities in camping, hiking, recreational and other physically challenging activities required
Ability to work non-standard work hours (example: 2 p.m. to 10 p.m.) and must be available for evening and weekend assignments as directed by supervisor
Preferred
Must have demonstrated knowledge of the O'odham and/or Piipaash languages, culture and practical application of proper and acceptable cultural protocols
Benefits
Health Care Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance
Retirement Plans
401(k) and Roth Plans
Public Safety Personnel Retirement System (PSPRS)
Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS)
Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)
Paid Leave & Holidays
Annual & Sick Leave
Holidays
Other SRPMIC Paid Benefits
Short-Term Disability
Long-Term Disability
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Additional Voluntary Benefits
WellPath Wellness Program
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Supplemental Life & AD&D Insurance
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
Company
Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community
Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community is a government organization that offers employment, programs, projects, and other facilities.
Founded in 2001
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
2023-10-23Grant
Recent News
2025-10-01
2025-05-01
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