POSITION SUMMARY
Under the direction of the Prevention Department Manager, the Family Programming Specialist is responsible for planning and implementing activities which promote a variety of prevention and family strengthening programs including but not limited to pregnancy prevention, early childhood education, family formation, job readiness, life skills, and wellness cultural activities, in alignment with the goals of the TANF Program. The Family Programming Specialist will assist in providing a variety of family and community prevention and diversion programs for families at risk of becoming TANF recipients or those who are currently TANF recipients.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Design, plan, and execute a diverse range of prevention and family strengthening programs, aligning with the objectives of the TANF Program.
- Provide and facilitate culturally relevant workshops and events.
- Ensure a variety of wellness, recreational, cultural, and other programs are planned and implemented.
- Adapt program content and approaches to meet the unique needs and demographics of the community.
- Create detailed program outlines, monthly activity schedules, and resource lists for each prevention and family strengthening program.
- Schedule activities, facilities, and volunteers as required.
- Foster a welcoming and inclusive environment for participants, establishing rapport and building trust.
- Provide individualized support to families, assessing their specific needs and connecting them with relevant resources within the community.
- Maintain records of project meetings, updating project tasks and outcomes as necessary.
- Conduct presentations on projects and related topics.
- Coordinate with program staff to gather and manage data for accountability and to measure the performance of program services.
- Regularly assess the effectiveness of programs through participant feedback, observation, and data collection.
- Operate office equipment such as computer, scanner, calculator, copier, and fax.
- Work collaboratively with coworkers and other staff in a team environment.
- May be required to adjust schedule to support TANF events.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Associate's degree and/or 2 years' minimum experience in project management, community outreach, prevention services, or related field.
- Must display awareness and sensitivity to the cultural, ethnic, and socio-economic diversity of program participants and their families.
- Must possess first aid and CPR Certification or be capable of obtaining within thirty (30) days of employment.
- Knowledge of youth development principles, prevention strategies, and community-based programs.
- Basic computer skills in Microsoft Office.
- Must exhibit excellent negotiation, mediation, team building and decision-making skills.
- Must work well and communicate effectively with youth, parents, and the community.
- Must possess written and verbal communication skills including composing and editing.
- Must possess good listening skills.
- Must be available to work nights and weekends.
- Must have a valid, unrestricted California Driver's license and must qualify for the Tribe's vehicle insurance.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Associate degree in early childhood education.
- Knowledge of culturally based curriculum(s).
- Familiarity with TANF programs and related services.
NATIVE PREFERENCE
Preference in hiring is given to either the most qualified applicant or a Native American candidate who meets the minimum qualifications. When two (2) or more Native American candidates have comparable qualifications, the following order of preference shall apply: (1) Members of Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians; (2) Spouses or domestic partners (certified through Tribal Court) of members of Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians; (3) Parents of children of the Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians; (4) All other documented Native Americans; (5) All other applicants in accordance with Title 25, U.S. Code, Section 472 and 473. Applicants claiming Native preference must submit verification of Indian eligibility.