Youth Specialist

We are currently looking for a Full Time Youth Specialist to join our Youth Leadership Program Team team located at the Youth & Family Building working .Summary : Works to serve the Chikasha Pehlichi Ikbi program and perform all essential general duties.Responsibilities :

• Plans and coordinates multiple events throughout the year, including sessions, personal development courses, special events, and conferences
• Ensure that events are well-organized, engaging, and meet the objectives of the program
• Creates agendas, memos, and checklists for all events
• Makes reservations with restaurants and venues on behalf of the program
• Reports weekly and monthly to the manager
• Employee speaks frequently to schools, community organizations, churches, youth groups, etc. to provide standard program information
• Remain a positive influence for youth members and the Chickasaw Nation while on and off work hours
• Assists in transporting Chickasaw youth from Ardmore, Davis, Purcell, Tishomingo, and Ada
• Oversees student attendance, keeps track of assigned student program points, and communicates with parents
• Provides first class customer service - courteous and helpful to all internal and external customer types- Answers questions in a courteous and professional manner- Partners with internal and external services as needed to ensure appropriate referral is made- Greets and engages with a smile- Determines needs, seeks positive experience and outcomes
• Completes all training and development requirements and participates in continuing education opportunities
• Works in a collaborative and supportive manner to support the productivity and safety of the work area, team members and customers of all types- Maintains general upkeep of work area and maintains a safe environment- Maintains and promotes professionalism- Punctual and consistent in meeting start time, work schedule, attendance and other assigned work time metrics- Adheres to Chickasaw Nation dress code standards
• Maintains knowledge of and follows all laws, rules, regulations, policies and SOPs for assigned area, e.g. MICS, TICS, hospital standards, health codes, food sanitation, accounting principles, etc.
• Performs all other duties as assignedCompetencies : Essential :
• Able to follow instructions, both written and oral
• Able to adhere to all scheduling and attendance requirements
• Honesty, truthfulness, reliability, accountability
• Able to read, understand, apply, and retain knowledge of Chickasaw Nation, departmental, divisional and all other rules, regulations, policies, procedures and guidelines
• Able to verbally communicate in a professional and positive manner with other team members, departments, guests and managementSkills : Essential :
• Excellent public speaking skillsExperience : Education : Essential :
• High School, GED or EquivalentNonessential :
• Bachelors Degree in directly related fieldCredentials : Essential :
• Pass general background check
• Standard Driver's LicenseNonessential :
• CDL License with Air Brake Endorsement
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certification (CPR)
• First Aid Certification
• Life Guard Certification
• Automated External DefibrillatorNonessential :
• Class B CDL with air brakes endorsement within 90 days of employment
• CPR certification within 90 days of employment
• First Aid certification within 90 days of employment
• Lifeguard certification within 90 days of employment
• Automated External Defibrillator (AED) certification within 90 days of employmentWorking Conditions : Essential :
• Transport children
• Car, van, light truck
• Travel is primarily within Chickasaw Nation boundaries
• Must be flexible with work schedule
• Sometimes bend, kneel, stoop, push, reach
• Able to drive assigned vehicle types
• Sometimes lift and or carry up to 25 lbs
• Mix of office / non-office settings
• Outside, all weather conditions
• Pass pre-employment drug test