This position is responsible for networking, developing, administering, and overseeing comprehensive youth programming during out-of-school times. All programming will be designed to build protective factors around age-appropriate, healthy and safe spaces for youth to gather, learn, explore, and build healthy relationships.

This position: collaborates, plans, and maintains effective relationships with community partners including boards, committees, agencies, public and private entities. Works with the Advisory Panel to seek and manage operating and programmatic grants;  provides essential resources, programs, and services to the youth (K thru 6th and expanding to 7th thru 12th in the near future) of the greater Homer area. This position will also be responsible for supervision of staff.

Competencies:

1. Communication
2. Strong supervisory skills and compassionate service with youth and adults
3. Person-Centered Practices
4. Crisis Prevention and Intervention
5. Excellent communication skills and ability to network with community leaders and stakeholders while building strong relationships and demonstrating sensitivity to community dynamics
6. Ability to plan, anticipate needs, sustain initiative, and follow through
7. Experience in grant management, budgeting, and program evaluation
8. Knowledge of evidence-based/informed prevention strategies and youth engagement practices
9. Hard working and accustomed to demanding work environments

Preferred Education and Experience:

1. Bachelor’s degree
2. Educational focus – Public or Behavioral Health, Education, Social Work, Community Development, or other related fields
3. Experience in project management, coalition leadership, or community-based prevention programming.
4. Experience in youth development, mental health, or substance use prevention.
5. Knowledge of the Icelandic Prevention Model (IPM), Strategic Prevention Framework (SPF), or other community-based prevention strategies.
6. Organizational skills and ability to meet time deadlines.
7. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
8. Experience working independently and using good judgment in a variety of circumstances.
9. Proficiency with computer technology including Windows and Microsoft Office.
10. Experience working with individuals and families from diverse backgrounds and cultures.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications:

• Valid Alaska Driver’s License with clean driving record.
• Ability to pass State background/fingerprint clearance.

Full Time (40 hours) Benefitted Position. Benefits include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, 401K, PTO

Salary Range: $24.60 -$30.00 an hour, depending on experience and qualifications.