Tobacco Prevention Advocate

Position Summary: 

The overall goal of the Tobacco Prevention Advocate within the Ain  Dah Yung Center’s Ninijanisag (Our Children) Program is to decrease the risk factor of non-traditional  tobacco use among participant youth by engaging them in cultural education activities centered in the  traditional use of tobacco. This position will be responsible for engaging community youth and  facilitating groups focused on the prevention of commercial tobacco use through policy change  initiatives with youth ranging in ages of 12 -17 years old. In addition, this position will be responsible  for outreach to schools, other agencies, and the larger community. The Tobacco Prevention  Advocate will work to build a strong sense of leadership with the youth they are working with. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able  to perform the following satisfactorily; other duties may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may  be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  

 • Responsible for decreasing the risk factor of Commercial Tobacco use eat participant youth by  involving them in the planning and implementation of tobacco messaging and outdoor/indoor  community events. 

• Collaboratively develop curriculum specific to the American Indian Tribal culture and facilitate youth groups. Areas of interest will be included but are not limited to; commercial tobacco use  prevention – traditional use of tobacco, public policy and systems change, healthy living, and  cultural traditions and teachings. 

• Assist youth with the organization and hosting of a Prevention Through Culture retreat that  focuses on youths’ role in policy systems change as they pertain to Native American  organizations, tribes and community members. Adverse health effects of commercial tobacco  use. 

• Case management - Intake new youth into the program utilizing proper paperwork and  administration assessments. Maintain complete and accurate files on youth participation. 

• Responsible to maintain a calendar of events for programming monthly.  

• Conduct home visits and include families in programming. 

• Outreach to the Native community, community agencies and schools. 

• Teach advocacy skills to youth and advocate on their behalf within systems they are involved  with – schools, city programs, agencies, etc. 

• Responsible for understanding program budgets and ability to plan activities/groups accordingly. 

• Cooperatively organize community events and youth projects as well as participate in various  other community collaborative initiatives. 

• Act as a support system to the youth and family and provide culturally appropriate supportive  resources, including crisis intervention if needed. 

• Identify, develop, and maintain referral partnerships with local social service agencies that effectively assist clients to achieve their basic needs and goals. 

• Foster a positive, engaged community and actively seek ways to help people and  communities. 

• Collects and records all required statistical information; accurately reports data in a timely manner

• Participates in agency efforts to promote a mutually respecting, multicultural environment;  participates in training opportunities related to economic, racial and cultural diversity as  requested. 

• Attend all agency and Ninijanisag meetings and trainings including the completion of CPR/First  Aid, HIPAA, and Mandated reporter training. 

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential  duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or  ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to  perform the essential functions. 

Education/Experience: 

• Associated degree or equivalent combination of education and/or experience.  

• Minimum two years of effectively engaging with at-risk youth & young adults of diverse racial  and socioeconomic backgrounds in a group, educational or human service setting. 

• Must have working knowledge of traditional American Indian culture and family systems  including spiritual ceremonies that reflect our local Indigenous community. 

• Must have experience working in the Native American Community and be familiar with the  resources available to American Indian youth & family members. 

• Must have a clear understanding of risk factors facing American Indian/BIPOC youth including  structural racism and historical trauma and its impact  

• Knowledge of evidence-based practices preferred, specifically Harm Reduction, Motivational  Interviewing, Trauma Informed Care and Person-Centered approaches. 

• Ability to maintain professional boundaries and act as a role model to clients. 

• Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion 

• Knowledge of relevant safety measures to promote effective operations for the protection of  people, data, and property. • Ability to work constructively with youth who exhibit a wide array of challenging behaviors. • Knowledge of identifying signs of chemical dependency and commercial tobacco use. • Analyze outcomes and adapt various approaches for facilitating culturally grounded youth  groups  • Experience working with grants at a non-profit preferred Ain Dah Yung (Our Home) Center Revised – 4/29/2022 3 • Requires creativity, flexibility, and inclusivity in the approach to group planning and in  supporting youth and their families. • Ability to engage members of collaborative partnerships in healthy discussions, cooperation,  and working relationships. 

At ADYC We offer for FT staff

Healthcare benefits- Medical, dental and vision
HSA
FSA
Life ADD
Short-term and long-term disability
401K
14 paid holidays and generous PTO.

Supplemental benefits through AFLAC

You must be able to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Ain Dah Yung Center (ADYC) is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion. We value our employees for their unique talents and abilities. ADYC’s leadership is devoted to continuing to nurture our positive work environment where all employees can reach their full potential and maximize their contributions. All employees are valued for their individual differences and the unique contributions that help us achieve our mission. We are committed to our employees’ dignity and well-being and make every effort to provide all employees with a safe and professional work environment. ADYC strives to treat its employees fairly, with respect, and to maintain a workplace that is free from discrimination, harassment, and other offensive or unprofessional behavior. As an equal opportunity employer, we embrace and encourage our employees’ differences in backgrounds and experiences. Come walk with us!