Youth Services Program Manager en Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community, AZ

About the Department

Definition: Under general supervision from the Director, supervises, manages, administers, plans, implements and evaluates a comprehensive After School Program for the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community. This position is treated as FLSA Exempt position.

Essential Functions: Essential functions may vary among positions and may include the following tasks, knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics.  This list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not intended to be a comprehensive listing of tasks performed by all positions in this classification.

Position Duties

1. Manages and supervises the day to day operation of the Early Enrichment and After School Program activities. Maintains communications and reporting between all staff members on all shifts, as well as other departments involved in the ongoing operation of the program.  

2. Provides adequate supervision and prepares evaluations for staff members, including educational needs and professional development. Assesses staffing and scheduling practices for efficiency and maintaining program needs. Assists with planning and teaching staff development and employee orientation programs as needed.  

3. Conducts staff meetings, Initiates program staff participation in all trainings.  Ensures any issues, complaints are promptly handled.  Ensures physical environment is monitored for safety, cleanliness and attractive appearance.

4. Assists in the preparation of yearly budget recommendations for funding and ensures expenditures are handled in accordance with established SRPMIC practices and that expenses are monitored within budgetary limitations.  

5. Provides oversight of the plans and activities of the Early Enrichment and After School Program; engages members to inform and advise on youth programs and services; fosters collaboration between parents, youth, and staff.

6. Incorporate activities, programs that appeal to, supports and attracts community youth. Establish support for existing programs and identify areas where new programs may be needed. 

7. Oversee and coordinate various youth volunteer activities, outreach and special events

8. Coordinate the development of materials such as news releases, flyers, pamphlets and brochures to market and promote program events and activities.   

9. Attends meetings, educational workshops and training sessions as well as assists with other departmental functions, as required.

10. Works with Community members, Community programs and services to establish partnerships for serving youth; participates in local work groups established to support and promote programs and services for youth.

11. Maintains communication with the Social Services and Behavioral Health Division to ensure adequate referral of services for youth and family assistance. Provide assistance, as needed, to referral source to ensure follow up support, satisfaction, and retention. 

12. Evaluates achievement of program goals and objectives at regular times with the participation of staff.  Ensures that Quality Assurance activities are implemented as planned and are followed with appropriate problem solving and/or actions.

13. Establishes and maintains an environment that encourages teamwork, interdependence and ethical behavior.

14. Ensures that staff is informed of events, happenings, incidents and that written reports are submitted as required. Serves on an "on call" basis and provides coverage for other staff when necessary.

15. Performs other job-related duties as assigned to maintain and enhance departmental and program operation.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics:

• Knowledge of the culture, customs traditions, history and government of the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and SRPMIC laws, codes and regulations and procedures pertaining to recreation programs and administration.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of supervision, training and performance evaluation.
• Knowledge of budgeting procedures and techniques.
• Knowledge of procedures for developing and implementing a variety of recreational, senior services, youth care and related activities and programs through community participation.
• Knowledge of a variety of recreational, social and cultural programs for youths and adults.
• Knowledge of methods and procedures for recreation facility maintenance and operations.

• Skill developing and maintaining accurate, detailed records.
• Skill developing effective public relations materials.
• Skill organizing, promoting and operating public events, sporting events and all recreational programs.
• Skill establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with public and Tribal officials, representatives various agencies, organizations and groups plus members of the Community.
• Skill in work management and work leadership including scheduling of multiple projects.

• Ability to develop, plan, organize, implement social recreation programs and activities.
• Ability to supervise, train and evaluate staff.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, with staff, members of public and other individuals with whom the incumbent regularly comes in contact.
• Ability to use personal computer and related software including MS Office.
• Ability to resolve customer conflict and utilize negotiation skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with staff and members and the public.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities and establish goals.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education & Experience: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Youth Development, Social Work, Public Administration or a closely related field required, AND five (5) years of administrative or management experience and training is necessary. 
• Equivalency: Any equivalent combination of education and/or experience that would allow the candidate to satisfactorily perform the duties of this position, will be considered.
• Underfill Eligibility: Any equivalent combination of education and/or experience that would allow the candidate to satisfactorily perform the duties of this position, will be considered. 

Other Qualifications

• This position is subject to non-standard work hours and may be required to work outside normal work hours including nights, weekends, and holidays. 
• Must successfully pass an extensive background investigation, including fingerprinting and have no prior convictions of offenses to children. Applicant must be vailable for evening and weekend assignments. 
• Employees in, and applicants applying for, jobs providing direct services to children are subject to the “Community Code of Ordinances”, Chapter 11, “Minors”, Article X. “Investigation of Persons Working With Children”.
• Must possess and maintain a Valid Arizona Driver’s License.

Prior to hire as an employee, applicants will be subject to drug and alcohol testing. Will be required to pass a pre-employment background/fingerprint check. 

"SRPMIC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer" Preference will be given to a qualified: Community Member Veteran, Community Member, Spouse of Community Member, qualified Native American, and then other qualified candidate.

In order to obtain preference, the following is required: 1) Qualified Community Member Veteran (DD-214) will be required at the time of application submission 2) Qualified Community Member (must provide Tribal I.D at time of application submission),3) Spouse of a Community Member (Marriage License/certificate and spouse Tribal ID or CIB is required at time of application submission), and 4) Native American (Tribal ID or CIB required at time of application submission).

Documents may be submitted by one of the following methods: 
1) attach to application
2) email to [email protected]
3) fax (480) 362-5860
4) mail or hand deliver to Human Resources.

Documentation must be received by position closing date.
The IHS/BIA Form-4432 is not accepted.
Your Tribal ID/CIB must be submitted to HR-Recruitment-Two Waters. 

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