Youth Services Liaison Jobs

Position Summary

Implement and monitor academic standards and excellence for Tribal children, tutor students in specific areas of need, plan activities and document educational progress. Work with Tribal children daily both in school and after school to achieve academic success. The incumbent is expected to work in accordance with the mission, purpose, and values of the Stillaguamish Tribe of Indian Youth Services department.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Monitor grade reports for students,
• Assist with all educational youth programs and events such as, but not limited to the following: Spring break, Summer Youth Camp, Halloween event, Christmas event and spring equinox.
• The ability to work with children who have IFSP,IEP and 504, using general education curriculum or modify to meet the child’s individual needs,
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with school officials, participants and parents;
• Plan and implement activities that encourage educational achievement;
• Act as a liaison between the Tribal community and educational agencies on behalf of Tribal students and parents;
• Provide higher education counseling and assist potential students with financial aid applications if necessary.
• Ability to communicate with teachers and parents to support the educational progress of the students,
• Provide support to parents in addressing issues hindering their children’s educational success, including areas of Special Education and individuals with disabilities when applicable;
• In and after school tutoring with tribal member students. Which may require:
• Act as a mentor and educational advocate to assist in the students’ progress,
• Advocate for students and parents with individual teachers, schools and educational agencies.
• May perform other duties commensurate with the functions and level of the position.

Required Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Experience working with diverse populations;
• Willingness to work with a team of staff and departments to meet the needs of the Tribal community.
• Must possess excellent communication skills, positive attitude, and ability to cooperate with others.
• Knowledge of Washington academic standards a plus.
• Must be computer literate.
• Must be a self-starter and have the ability to find imaginative solutions to issues that might arise.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and teamwork are necessary. A great deal of time will be spent interacting with students, parents, school personnel, and other staff involved with the students;

Position Qualifications

• Must be able to pass thorough background check and have a valid driver’s license.
• Experience working in a Tribal cultural setting is preferred.
• Education: Equivalent to completion of core course work from an accredited college or university in Education, Liberal Studies, Child Development, or closely related field preferred.
• Experience: Para-educator, tutoring or school-age programs are preferred, but not required.
• Must adhere to the Stillaguamish policies and procedures set out by the Tribe.
• Additional related education or training may be substituted for the required one year of experience or any combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge, skills, and abilities;

$27.93/hr

Full Time 40 hours/week

Full Time Employees Are Eligible For

Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, AD&D, Short & Long Term Disability

401(k)

PTO