Youth Prevention & Wellness Facilitator

This is a hybrid position including some office work and working in schools/community settings.

POSITION SUMMARY

The CPLC Nahui Ollin Wellness Program is based on the premise of La Cultura Cura, "Culture Heals". We believe that by fostering youth engagement and leadership development our communities can strive for holistic wellness. Through culturally responsive practices, we can build a foundation for justice and healing. Nahui Ollin has been serving Tucson youth for over 25 years via in-school workshops, community service-learning opportunities, retreats and leadership conferences.

The Youth Prevention and Wellness Facilitator is responsible for implementing weekly sessions, coordinating community service-learning opportunities, and providing overall support for teens & parents enrolled in the program. They will facilitate the program according to the evidence-based curriculum and support the evaluation and continual quality improvement of the program. Work requires the application of initiative and independent judgment within the framework of task at hand. Data entry will be essential to capturing the referral services provided. Must be available to meet the needs of the community; this may require working some evening, overnights, and some weekends.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES

• Proficient in English and Spanish preferred.
• Associate degree or Bachelor degree in behavioral health, youth development, education, social work/social service, psychology, or related field preferred and/or one (1) year of equivalent work experience will be considered.
• Successful co-facilitation experience preferred.
• Proven success in youth and family interactions.
• Knowledge of the stages of youth development and positive approaches to behavior management.
• Program implementation experience with teens.
• Ability to work individually as well as part of a high performing team.
• Working knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and database software, and web-based computer programs.
• Upon hiring schedule to become trained and certified in Nahui Ollin curriculums, CPLC will coordinate this.