Salary: $23.07 per hour

Job Type: Full-time (Non-exempt)

Closing Date: Until Filled

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Coordinates the implementation of school, weekend activities, and events for program participant children including group education sessions.
• Recruit and supervise counselors, mentor and/or tutor, to assist children in educational and recreational activities.
• Develop program goals and objectives including Pathways curriculum with focus on substance use prevention.
• Monitors program budget and tracking expenditures/transactions for each fiscal year including the preparation and submittal of grant proposals pertaining to substance abuse prevention for youth.
• Prepare program reports and attends meetings as required.
• Initiates and maintains contacts with parents via email, and telephone calls.
• Maintains case management practices and documents in participant files documenting program activities including the interaction with families, schools, and case staffing.
• Performs quality assurance through quarterly file reviews and the implementation of parent satisfaction surveys.
• Distributes pertinent information to parents regarding community and social resources and networks extensively with schools to make referrals to other social service agencies when necessary.
• Supervises department staff and volunteers.
• Occasionally, coordinates transportation for participants including parental authorization.
• Supports and promotes Zero Suicide Initiatives with Pathways program participants.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENT

Bachelor’s Degree in education, recreational leadership, or a related field; Two or more years of previous experience implementing educational and recreational programs for children including general counseling/mentoring is preferred or a minimum of an Associate’s Degree in educational or recreational leadership with experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the position. Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance card, BLS Certificate, and HIPAA Certification (can be acquired before and/or after hire). Possess a valid Arizona Driver’s License. Must complete/pass background check in accordance with NACA policy.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of education/instructional principles, practices and techniques for children in grades 1 – 5.
• Knowledge of a variety of education/recreational instruction and leadership.
• Show friendly, hands-on interaction with the children and helping with the program.
• Excellent written and oral communications skills and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisors, parents, children, etc. Show sufficiency to exchange or convey information. Being culturally aware is a plus.
• Knowledge of recreational and educational activities such as climbing, skiing, crafts, etc., sufficient to develop and lead recreational activities.
• Ability to schedule and coordinate activities.
• Ability to use a personal computer and Microsoft software.
• Ability to represent in a professional manner.

*Must complete and submit an NACA, Inc. Employment Application, Letter of Interest, Resume and Transcripts.  Application can be obtained through website www.nacainc.org. Any question, please contact Human Resources at (928)526-2968.  Employer exercises EEOC, Veteran, and Indian preference in accordance with the Indian Preference Act.  If you wish to exercise Indian Preference and you are a registered member of a federally or state recognized tribe, attach copy of tribal Certificate of Indian Blood (CIB).