Job Description

Tribal Preference will be given in accordance with BRBRR Act Relating to Employment.

POSITION SUMMARY:  Youth Services Worker is responsible for supporting the Bear River Youth Program. 

The Youth Development Worker must be passionate about working with youth, a self-starter with high energy, be able to work effectively in a team, and able to multi-task and dependable. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

• Responsible for coordinating (in conjunction with supervisor) and supervising cultural, recreational, and educational activities for the Bear River Band of the Rohnerville Rancheria’s youth, including supervising the program participants in locations throughout the community.

• Meet for individual and team supervision and effectively collaborate with Education and other departments as it relates to youth activities.

• Exemplify adult behavior as a role model and mentor to youth and work to enhance youth’s sense of personal and cultural identity;

• Adhere to all confidentiality requirements and standards;

• Maintain professional behavior at all times;
• Follow mandated reporting requirements. 

• Other duties may be assigned.

AUTHORITY/SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:  Shall oversee youth participants in the program.

QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Must have good references detailing successful experience working with youth.
• Must demonstrate emotional stability, self-control, patience, adaptability, and tact, without being judgmental.
• Must communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Must be able to work independently and as a team member.
• Must maintain a professional appearance and demonstrate good judgment in moral, ethical, cultural, and spiritual matters.
• Must have a strong understanding of issues facing Native youth and able to support youth in navigating challenges and referring to other departments as necessary.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• Must be eighteen (18) years of age.
• Must have High School diploma or its equivalent.
• Must have related experience working with youth.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

• Shall possess a valid driver's license and be insurable by agencies insurance.
• Must provide or obtain the Servsafe Food Handlers certification upon hire and maintain during employment.  
• Must provide or obtain CPR & First Aide certification within three (3) months of hire.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug test and physical.
• Must pass a pre-employment TB Test, Annual TB risk assessment and symptom review required for ongoing employment.
• Must have valid Mandated Reporter Training Certification within three (3) months of hire.

COMPUTER OPERATIONS

• Proficient personal computer skills including electronic mail, record keeping, routine database activity, word processing, spreadsheet, graphics, etc.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

REASONING ABILITY:

• Ability to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to operate standard office equipment (copier, fax, etc.).
• Must be able to work with American Indian people and be sensitive to their culture.
• Comply with all safety policies, practices and procedures. Report all unsafe activities to supervisor and/or Human Resources.
• Participate in proactive team efforts of Bear River Tribal Gaming Agency and the Bear River Band of the Rohnerville Rancheria.
• Provide leadership to others through example and sharing of knowledge/skill.
• Must be able to work all shifts, weekends, holidays & special events as needed.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

N (Not Applicable) Activity is not applicable to this occupation.

O (Occasionally) Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5 hrs/day)

F (Frequently) Occupation requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5 hrs/day)

C (Constantly) Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5 hrs/day)

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

ACKNOWLEDGMENT:

I have read this job description and fully understand the requirements set forth therein. I hereby accept this position and agree to abide by the requirements set forth and will perform all duties and responsibilities to the best of my ability. Must be able to work in a smoke-filled environment. Although we employ state of the art filtration systems, cigarette smoke is in the work environment. 

Bear River Tribal Gaming Agency and the Bear River Band of the Rohnerville Rancheria has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by the Bear River Tribal Gaming Agency and the Bear River Band of the Rohnerville Rancheria as deemed appropriate. I further understand that my employment is at-will and thereby understand that my employment can be terminated at-will by the facility or myself, and that such termination can be made with or without notice.

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