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Position Description

PMC Mission and Values

Our mission is excellence in healthcare services and the promotion of wellness in our community. Our Guiding Values are Integrity, Dignity, Professionalism, Quality, and Teamwork.

Position Summary

Youth Program Mentors will work under the Youth Programming Coordinator to implement the Kinder Skog program, an outdoor nature program that offers afterschool and summer programming for ages 5 -12 years old, as well as the Wellness Department ORCA Camps.

The Kinder Skog program is designed to help children gain an appreciation for the environment and to contribute toward a sense of stewardship towards it. The program curriculum inspires free nature play, enriches learning through multi-sensory experiences and Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math (STEM) projects. In addition, the program aims to build connections within the community through service projects that will encourage children to grow into active participants within the community of Petersburg and stewards of nature. Mentors will assist in implementing the curriculum and be role models for prosocial behaviors such as effective communication, turn-taking, healthy risk taking and discussion of feelings / emotions. ORCA (Outdoor Recreation Creation & Adventure) Camps are enrichment opportunities for youth focused on a topic/theme.

The Youth Programs mentor position will be seasonal summer position for up to 40 hours per week depending on programming schedules and age of employed staff with State of Alaska hiring laws.

Responsibilities and Duties

1. Keep participants safe in a variety of settings and during a variety of moderate-risk activities.
2. Promote a safe, nurturing, healthy and positive environment for children.
3. Model and help participants learn positive social-emotional skills.
4. Youth program mentors are expected to maintain program gear and ensure its safety for participants.
5. Be aware of and comply with Petersburg Medical Center and youth program policies.
6. Maintain participants confidentiality.
7. Properly store gear, restock items as needed or communicate gear/supply needs to the Youth Program Coordinator.
8. Role Model and help participants learn about wearing proper gear for weather and activities.
9. Other duties as assigned related to this position.

Skills and Abilities

All employees are expected to have a broad range of skills and abilities centered around strong patient / customer focus, efficient performance and teamwork. Employees should have customer service skills, interpersonal skills and good communication skills. All employees should have the ability to manage their time and organize their work to ensure efficient performance. In addition, all employees should have the ability to follow policy, procedure and instructions, actively communicate with their supervisors to ensure understanding and manage their work accordingly. Finally, all employees should have the ability to understand and manage customer confidentiality.

Job Specific Skills and Abilities:

1. Above average customer service and interpersonal skills
2. Above average communication skills with adults and children.
3. Ability to be flexible and react appropriately to changing priorities
4. Ability to lead, train and motivate children
5. Skills and experience working with children
6. Comfortable working in outdoor setting in all weather with children.
7. Willingness to attend further education, trainings or certifications related to early childhood development

Required Knowledge:

All employees are expected to have general knowledge of typical office technologies such as computers, printers, and typical office software.

Job Specific knowledge is listed below:

1. Knowledge of child development, parent-child relationships, and early childhood education practices is preferred.

Qualifications:

1. Education: High School diploma/GED preferred
2. Two (2) years(s), preferred, working with children in an outdoor setting.
3. Must be able to pass a State of Alaska Background Check and drug screen (including Marijuana).
4. Must be 15 years of age or older to apply.