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Job Purpose Coordinates and implements program planning for social-emotional learning and positive youth development groups and programs, focusing on community engagement and cultural relevance to enhance the well-being of vulnerable populations. Executes professional group work and community building services under the direction of the Manager, Kīpuka Services. Provides case management when needed to kamali'i and their 'ohana. Collaborates with the kīpuka team and community to support Hawaiian orphaned and destitute children within a culturally grounded and asset-based framework. Takes direct responsibility for implementing management and operational policies. About Kīpuka Kīpuka are grounded in Hawaiian culture and values through a healing centered approach, with heightened focus elevating the strengths and innate values of all kamali'i. Kīpuka provide Hawaiian youth with opportunities to connect to caring adults, peers and mentors, receive supportive services, and discover pathways to passion, purpose, and prosperity. Kīpuka are a hub for culture, creativity, healing, technology, and play, and will serve as a resource for kamali'i and their 'ohana. These safe spaces are located throughout the pae 'aina where youth are inspired to pursue their dreams, including exploring pathways in the arts, sports, technology, and entrepreneurship while receiving wraparound support to help them reach their goals and become thriving kamali'i. Essential Responsibilities Participates in program planning, implementation, budget development, revision, and evaluation. Provide supportive skill-building services to assist individuals, families, and groups who might have experienced challenging situations or trauma. Facilitates conceptualizing new initiatives or enhancements within the kīpuka. Responsibilities include crafting detailed program plans, coordinating budget plans, outlining curriculum, considering logistical requirements such as data implementation, gathering and inputting registration forms and consents, program evaluations, and ensuring alignment with strategic plan, program goals and participant needs. Design and implement a referral and recruitment system across diverse programs. Models positive group management practices and actions to ensure program participant safety by developing healthy relationships and appropriate physical and emotional boundaries with kamali'i. Develops and maintains strong positive relationships with individuals, families, groups, communities, staff and management. Recruit and facilitate psychosocial/skill building and exploratory group work. Confers with and follows direction of Manager, Kīpuka Services to provide skill building services to assist individuals, families and groups around a variety of issues. As needed, provides supportive services to the kamali'i (youth) as they participate in the micro, mezzo and macro levels of kīpuka. Complete necessary paperwork, record-keeping, and documentation related to program activities. Provide transportation for agency-related business including transporting program participants. Assists individuals, families, groups, and communities in analyzing and strategizing methods to address identified needs that build upon their existing resources and strengths. Focuses on sustainability and self-sufficiency. Provides outreach services to individuals, groups, and communities regarding Lili'uokalani Trust programs and services. Actively works to promote and support kīpuka team. Advocates for the importance of children and youth representing their thoughts, feelings, and ideas through creative outlets. Uses child/youth-centered procedures for solving conflicts. Continually seeks additional knowledge and new approaches in Social Emotional Learning and Positive Youth Development. Program Administration Researches, develops, plans, and implements age-appropriate outcome-based programs for children and youth based on Positive Youth Development and Social Emotional Learning. Creates a safe environment that facilitates learning and is encouraging and engaging for children and youth. Provides mentorship and support to assist participants in addressing presenting issues and motivate youth in their decision-making process. Provides youth and family services to support needs as required. Collaborates with teammates to identify problems affecting Hawaiian children and families, building on their strengths. Helps build the capacities of families, groups and communities. Other duties: Contribute to the Trust's success by accepting new assignments, helping team members, learning new skills, and striving to improve team and organization results collaborating as we strive to attain the Trust's strategic goals Participate in continuing education and training opportunities for professional development Holiday, evening and weekend hours required as needed Travel for Trust business Qualifications Bachelor's degree in social work, sociology, psychology, education, or related degree; or the equivalent life experience working with youth in need of educational, social and/or emotional support. Experience in communicating change or managing changes within an organization preferred. 2 years of experience providing services or related experience with vulnerable youth and systems involved youth experienced preferred. Ability to follow directives of Program Lead and Manager, Kīpuka Services and appropriately interact with individuals in program design, implementation, and facilitation. Community or macro level experience preferred. Must have a strong personal fit with our non-hierarchical, no ego, strong moral compass, intellectually honest, meritocratic culture. Excellent verbal and written communication skills Action-oriented, can do attitude, entrepreneurial spirit, flexible, visionary, and innovative approach Must be a critical thinker, possess a growth mindset, intellectually curious, detail-oriented, and unafraid to ask questions or give opinions. Must possess strong qualitative judgment as well as quantitative aptitude and must be driven to work hard within a high-performance team-oriented environment. Valid driver license, clean traffic abstract, and access to a privately owned automobile with valid no-fault insurance. Criminal history background check required as part of pre-employment process. Licenses or Certifications Valid driver license, clean traffic abstract, and access to a privately owned automobile with valid no-fault insurance. First Aid and CPR/AED Certification preferred. Job Competencies Collaboration: Ability to interact effectively with youth, families, community partners, and multi-disciplinary teams. Knowledge of community resources and services. Ethical Practice: Models the highest level of ethics, integrity, LT values and social responsibility. Communication: Clearly conveys and receives information and ideas to individuals or groups that engages the listener and invites response and feedback. Demonstrates good written, oral, and listening skills. Cultural Competence: Respects and relates well to people from varied backgrounds and is sensitive to group differences. Experience working with vulnerable youth and systems involved youth. Relationship Management: Experience working with staff at all levels in a collaborative environment; commitment and ability to promote and sustain positive workplace values and relationships. Interpersonal Skills: Ability to work well under pressure, remain calm and controlled when faced with difficult situations. Strives for immediate address. Travel Requirements In alignment with our organizational competencies of Alu Like I ka Hana (Teamwork) and Ho`omau i ka `imi Na`auao (Continuous Learning and Improvement), this position will require occasional travel across the island, inter-island, and out-of-state depending on the needs of the team and the organization. While travel may not always be a need, the ability to travel when required remains a crucial aspect of this position to successfully contribute to our concerted efforts to carry out our Queen's legacy. This description reflects management's assignment of essential functions, it does not proscribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. This job description is subject to change at any time. Organization Competencies: Alignment with Queen's legacy: Understanding and appreciation of Queen Liliuokalani's story, her legacy and the Hawaiian Culture is foundational to staff's commitment to working with our Hawaiian children, families and communities. Demonstrates respect for and appreciation of Hawaiian values history, and culture, understanding its implication in one's work, in fostering meaningful relationships, and in embracing the community served. Ho`omau i ka `imi Na`auao (Continuous Learning and Improvement) : Committed to creating and reinforcing an environment of continuous learning and improvement. Ho`ike i na Mana`o Pono (Effective Communication): Communicates with those we serve and each other in a consistent manner that results in mutual understanding, harmony, and action. No'ono'o loi (Critical Thinking and Problem Solving): Actively and skillfully understands, conceptualizes, applies, analyzes, synthesizes, and/or evaluates information and develops and supports fact-based analyses and recommendations Ho'o kumu a'e or `Imi hakuhia (Innovation): Identifies and integrates creative ideas into new or existing services and promotes effective problem-solving. Pilina Ho`ohana a me ka Hana Hilina`i (Building Relationships and Creating Trust): Manages relationships to create optimal opportunities and move the organization forward. Alu Like I ka Hana (Teamwork): Works cooperatively and collaboratively with others throughout the organization in alignment with the organization's objectives. Ho`onui I ka `Ike (Capacity Building): Encourages personal growth by exhibiting trust and a belief in the capacity of others. Mental and Physical Demands: Performs light physical work, including climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, and lifting up to 25 pounds. Exposed to outdoor climate and diverse terrain. Terms and Conditions of Employment As a condition of employment, employee will be subject to LT's policies and procedures. Job Title: YouthProgram Specialist Reports to: Youth Program Consultant FLSA Status: Exempt Aligned Executive: Vice President and Chief Program Officer Kīpuka: Koolaupoko Department: Programs Liliʻuokalani Trust

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