Youth Development Specialist, Indigenous Education

Qualifications

• Minimum: high school diploma, with 2 years post-secondary education, or passage of school district test.
• Experience working with Native American families and communities.
• Effective Communication Skills.
• Effective problem-solving skills.
• Must possess a valid Montana Drivers License and automobile insurance.

Duties:

• Function as a liaison between students, parents, community and school.
• Support academic achievement and regular school attendance.
• Provide cultural enrichment opportunities and activities.
• Coordinate and identify resources to meet the needs of students (social, economic, academic).
• Conduct home visits.
• Recordkeeping: confidential student records, contact sheets, program reports.
• Assist with compiling statistical student data required for reporting purposes.
• Review student schedules for proper course placement.

Employment: 8 hours per day; 5 days per week (185 days) 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Location: Paris Gibson Education Center Salary: $16.49 per hour Closing Date: Open Until Filled Youth Development Specialist questions (see below) and Letters of interest and Resume must be received in the Frontline Application System by the closing date.