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Purpose of Position The Youth Services Director is responsible for the planning, development and implementation of services that include pre-school and school-aged education programs, youth intervention, prevention, and support, and community activities for youth. Essential Functions Responsible for developing and monitoring NEC s youth education and activities as well as serving as NEC s Child Care Development Fund Administrator and manager of the Child Care Development Fund Block Grant and JOM Compact Funding. Responsible for the administrative management of the program that includes: a. Meeting accounting standards by the development of program plans and budgets b. Authorization of expenditures and monitoring of budgets c. Adhering to accounting and administrative policies; and d. the development and submittal of required reports to funding agencies. Provides supervision and direction to department staff by: a. Selecting, training, coaching, counseling and disciplining employees; b. Communicating job expectations; c. Monitoring and appraising job performance and accomplishments, evaluating as needed; and disciplinary actions. Provides hiring and termination recommendations to the Executive Director. Adheres to policies and internal procedures. Coordinate the assessment of youth programs and initiate improvements in order to meet the needs and better serve the tribe. Will also monitor state and federal legislation that impacts programs, services and tribal members. Develop and maintain partnerships with other entities such as Nome Public Schools and other educational organizations to coordinate services for youth. Initiate opportunities of support to the community through local events, promoting health, and sense of community well-being. Seek, write, edit and submit grant opportunities for federal, state, local and private grants to assist the Tribe in advancing departmental goals and objectives. Responsible for the development and maintenance of client files/databases/Excel reports to ensure documentation of statistical information needed for reporting requirements. Other duties as assigned. Personal Traits: Employees of Nome Eskimo Community are expected to promote the organization s mission and vision. Employees are expected to demonstrate integrity, professionalism, accountability, cooperation with and consideration of others
