Youth Prevention Program Manager - YP

Title: Youth Program Manager
Location: River House - 211 SE Caruthers, Portland, OR 97214
Type: Full Time
Shift: Day, Mon-Fri, hybrid after 6 months
Salary: $68,599.44 - $80,698.80

The full‑time Youth Prevention Program Manager will engage with Native American youth (ages 10‑24) in the greater Portland area to provide culturally relevant prevention activities aimed at decreasing substance use and suicide. This role utilizes a positive, strengths‑based approach to engage youth, their families, schools, and community stakeholders. The Manager will use cultural advisement to guide youth in navigating available services throughout NARANW and within the service area.

Additionally, this position will coordinate with Tribal youth prevention teams and represent NARANW at various prevention camps and events organized by the nine tribes of Oregon.

• Provide one‑on‑one mentorship and support to youth participating in program activities.
• Develop and maintain trusting relationships with youth and families to enhance engagement.
• Design and implement trauma‑informed, community‑driven youth prevention programs, activities, and strategies for Native American youth and families in accordance with grant and contract guidelines.
• Familiarize yourself with Oregon's Tribal‑Based Practices to develop programming centered around cultural best practices.
• Build and maintain partnerships with community organizations, schools, and stakeholders.
• Organize and participate in trauma‑informed, culturally relevant community events.
• Facilitate suicide prevention trainings for behavioral health professionals, community partners, youth, and adults.
• Assist with the collection of key data to measure program success and assess the effectiveness of program activities.
• Collaborate with internal NARANW stakeholders to monitor the status of current grants and contracts.

• Bachelor’s degree in social work, counseling, psychology, or a public‑health related field.
• Experience in mental health, suicide prevention, and substance use issues.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects including planning, implementation, and evaluation.
• Ability to work effectively with individuals and families from diverse cultural backgrounds.
• Experience in developing training programs for youth, families, or professionals, particularly in areas related to prevention and mental health.
• Demonstrated oral and written communication skills.

• Flexible schedule to provide groups and coverage, including evenings and weekends.
• Must have access to a reliable vehicle, valid Driver’s License, and proof of auto insurance.
• Must pass a pre‑employment or for‑cause drug test.
  
  Must pass a criminal background check and DMV checks.

• Certified Prevention Specialist (CPS) Certification or ability to obtain within the first year of employment.
• Experience working within the Native American/Alaska Native community.

• 15 Paid Holidays:
  New Years Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Battle of Little Big Horn, Independence Day, Labor Day, Native American Day, Indigenous Peoples’ Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, day after Thanksgiving, December 25th and your birthday.
• Affordable Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance through Kaiser Permanente.
• 13 Paid Days of Sick Time.
• 13 Paid Days of PTO (Vacation accruals increase with years of service to a maximum of 26 days).
• $50,000 Life Insurance & AD&D.
• Short Term and Long‑Term Disability.
• Flexible Spending Account.
• Health Spending Account.
• 401(k) with 4% Match.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Inclement Weather Days (Snow Days).
• Public Student Loan Forgiveness – NARANW is a local 501(c)3 nonprofit, FQHC.

Preference in hiring is given to qualified Native Americans in accordance with the Indian Preference Act (Title
25, US Code, Sections
472 and
473). NARA Northwest is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Within the scope of Indian Preference, all candidates will receive equal consideration.

This job description is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all‑inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills or working conditions associated with the position. While it is intended to accurately reflect the position’s activities and requirements, the agency reserves the right to modify, add or remove duties and assign other duties as necessary.