The WOL PM will be responsible for management of a 5-year cooperative agreement with the Office of Adolescent Health. Based in Gallup, NM, the successful candidate will have 5 years experience in public health or as a health educator. A Bachelor's Degree is required for this position. Experience working with Native American youth is strongly desired and preference will be given to Native American candidates. Experience with outdoor education, experiential education, positive youth development, understanding of curriculum, budgets and the ability to develop strong community relationships is desired. $40k plus benefits. Must have valid drivers license and ability to pass local, state and federal background checks. Anticipated start date is January 17. Evenings, weekends and conference travel is required.
To apply: submit your resume and cover letter to hr@niylp.org Include your first initial, last name and the words "WOL Project Manager" in the subject line. Example: B Wonson, WOL Project Manager . Applications will be accepted until position is filled.
Licensed Independent Social Worker or Licensed Eligible Therapist
The ideal candidate for this position will be a Native American clinician with training and experience working with Native American youth in an outdoor, experiential education program. The incumbent will be working at New Sunrise Regional Treatment Center in Acoma, NM with Native American youth from all areas of the Southwest Region. This position will coordinate and lead a team of Experiential Educators, Recreational Therapists and Probation Officers in the implementation of NIYLP's program model. This position requires in-school, after-school and weekend and overnight wilderness trips. Experience in Adventure Based Counseling is strongly desired. Required: Master's Level degree or higher within fields of Social Work, Psychology or Counseling. Valid NM Driver's License, ability to pass state and federal background checks. Clinical supervision is available by a Licensed Psychologist. Position requires strong leadership, flexibility, organization, desire to learn Project Venture model and strong interest in skill in outdoor education activities. Salary $46k and benefits. Anticipated start date: asap. This position is funded for approximately 18 months.
To apply: submit your resume and cover letter to hr@niylp.org Include your first initial, last name and the words "LISW" in the subject line. Example: B Wonson, LISW . Applications will be accepted until position is filled.
