Community Activities Program Assistant I

Role Overview

• Promotes, develops, implements, facilitates, supports and reports on youth and family activities approved by BSR Administration.
• Assists in completion of participant registration and tracking to monitor eligibility for all program activities.
• Assists in marketing and supporting community member participation in all program activities.
• Provides required accurate data and reports of activities related to project funder requirements.
• Assists with the development and coordination of community events and activities with other partner agencies, tribal groups and programs.
• Assures that the Community Activities Program adheres to all compliance and requirements set forth by the funding agencies and/or BSR Tribal Council.
• Positively mentors BSR community participants in education and citizenship activities to promote positive individual and community growth.
• Develop, plan, supervise and participate with groups of participants in a variety of indoor and outdoor activities, games, arts/crafts, hikes, etc.
• Assist with daily set-up & cleanup of CSD facilities.
• Ability to be a positive role model and routinely practice good customer service.
• Ability to transport participants in BSR vehicles to and from activities.
• Provide a safe environment for all participants.
• Available to work day and evening shifts; weekend work and travel required, on occasion.
• Assists with BSR Emergency Operations, when required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent. (*Trainee – not required)
• Valid California Driver’s License and be insurable to drive (*Trainee – not required)
• *Trainee – required to work towards High School Diploma and/or DL upon hire and according to BSR requirements.
• Ability to transport up to seven people at a time; knowledge of routes to avoid wasted travel time and resources. (N/A for *Trainee position)
• Minimum of 3 months experience working in a community service-based organization, youth services, recreation program, etc.
• Submit and successfully clear pre-employment drug screen and background check prior to employment.
• Ability to maintain current 1st Aid/CPR, Safe Food Server, and Mandated Reporter certifications.
• Ability to facilitate classes and present information to participants in small or large group setting.
• Ability to provide excellent customer service
• work in a positive, tactful, and confidential manner with staff, participants, partners, and the community.
• Working knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to organize, maintain and submit data for records and reports.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Good organizational and planning skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Exercise good judgement and initiative.
• Ability to work successfully with a variety of people from different backgrounds.
• Ability to work independently and support a team environment.
• Understanding and/or sensitivity to the Native American culture, tradition and BSR community’s needs