POSITION AVAILABLE
Equal Opportunity Employer
Posting Date: February 22, 2024
Position: Clubhouse Youth Leader(s)
Type: Part-time (20 hours) Hourly / Non-Exempt
Hours: Non-Traditional (must be available for day, evening, and weekend hours- required)
Salary: $16.00 - $17.00 hourly
Office: Erie County (3 openings) - 1005 Grant Street, Buffalo, NY 14207 or
Niagara County (3 openings) - 1522 Main Street, Niagara Falls, NY 14305
Summary
Youth Leaders assist the Clubhouse Manager in providing a safe, supportive, culturally appropriate, alcohol and drug free environment for all members. The Clubhouses welcome self-identified Native American youth and young adults ages 12-17. Leaders will provide transportation, supervision, and leadership. Recruitment through outreach and attending and participating in weekly staff meetings will also be required. Leaders must be available for non-traditional hours, meaning evenings and weekends. The Clubhouses are open 25 hours per week. All efforts will be performed with understanding of and in accordance with Good Mind principles, while also adhering to the principles of Trauma Informed Care (TIC).
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Supervise, provide leadership, & be a positive role model for youth.
- Deliver workshops and activities in a confident, organized manner.
- Ensure youth programming utilizes a percentage of evidence-based prevention models.
- Provide safe transportation and/or supervision of youth to and from clubhouse activities.
- Recruit youth through local outreach efforts.
- Adhere to data collection & performance measurement requirements determined by SAMHSA & OASAS.
- Maintains necessary documentation and ensures the timely completion of all necessary recordkeeping.
QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, ABILITIES
- Bachelor’s or Associates degree from accredited institution preferred.
- Ability to become CPR & First Aid certified.
- Knowledge & understanding of substance use, and experience with at-risk youth.
- Effective program solving, organization, time management, and communication skills.
- Familiarity with & sensitivity toward local Native American communities
- Intermediate computer skills; ability to use Microsoft Office Suite.
- Must have clean and valid NYS driver's license and carry minimum auto liability coverage of $100k/$300k.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $16.00 - $17.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- Evening shift
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person