Updated: 3 days ago
Location: Pine Ridge, SOUTH DAKOTA
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: ;
Position Information
Position Information
| Working Title | Program Facilitator (full time) Pine Ridge, SD |
|---|---|
| Department | Educational Psychology-1047 |
| Requisition Number | S_240273 |
| Posting Open Date | 03/27/2024 |
| Application Review Date: (To ensure consideration, please submit all application materials before review date) | 04/10/2024 |
| Posting Close Date | |
| Open Until Filled | Yes |
| Description of Work | UNL has provided substantial funding to support the establishment of a Sexual Violence Prevention Center (SVPC) on the Pine Ridge Reservation. Critical to the success of this work are program instructors/research assistants. The individuals in this position will teach culturally-grounded, empowerment-based gender transformative programming (IMpower) to boys, girls, and trans and gender diverse (TGD) youth including Two Spirit Youth. As such it is important that there be a good balance of cisgender men, cisgender women, and TGD/Two Spirit adults. These individuals will teach to thousands of youth on the Pine Ridge Reservation largely within schools but also in after-school settings as well, such as community centers. Following implementation on Pine Ridge, these individuals will go to other tribal communities who wish to adapt and implement IMpower. In addition to discussion-based teaching, much of the classes include practicing of verbal and physical self-defense skills, which will require holding up mitts and shields to take strikes and kicks, doing full-force interactions. Selected candidates will receive training to teach these skills; for more information on the programming, visit https://impowerunited.org/ AND https://www.nwmaf.org/empowerment-model. Individuals in this position will also provide support to the network referral system component of IMpower. When program instructors are not teaching in schools, they will assist with research tasks such as participant recruitment, enrollment, and retention; data entry; community engagement events; dissemination; grant writing; doing community trainings, liaising with implementation partners in other communities, and other research and programmatic tasks as needed. The College of Education and Human Sciences respects people, ideas, voices, and perspectives. Diversity strengthens our ability to problem solve and build more equitable and inclusive solutions for complex challenges. The University of Nebraska-Lincoln seeks to attract and retain a high performing and diverse workforce in which employees’ differences are respected and valued to better meet the varying needs of the diverse populations we serve. The university fosters a diverse and inclusive work environment that promotes collaboration so that all individuals are able to participate and contribute to their full potential. As an EO/AA employer, the University of Nebraska considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation. See https://www.unl.edu/equity/notice-nondiscrimination . |
| Minimum Required Qualifications | High school diploma or equivalent experience plus less than one year of experience working with tribal communities and/or knowledge of the Indigenous cultures, traditions, and histories. Knowledge of teaching in schools and/or youths in groups. A commitment to gender equity and to violence-free communities. Critical thinking skills to assess difficult situations and use learning to implement the best course of action. Ability to engage in difficult and challenging conversations. Organizational skills required to juggle competing priorities, interests, trainings, schedules, timelines, and work-related arrangements. Effective communication skills, both verbal and in writing. Must have a valid driver’s license and meet University driver eligibility requirements. |
| Preferred Qualifications | Prefer relevant coursework, or specialized training beyond high school in Indigenous studies, psychology, sociology, public health, social work, family studies, criminology, or a highly related field. The ideal candidate will have experience working with and/or knowledge of sexual violence prevention and/or intervention. Preference will be given to individuals with experience working with youth in school or community-based settings. A history of volunteer work, or similar evidence of commitment to the well-being of others and community, is also preferred. |
| Pre-Placement Driving Record Review Required | Yes |
| Physical Required | No |
| Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) required. Subject to DOT approved pre-employment & random testing for alcohol and controlled substances. | |
| Criminal History Background Check Required | Yes |
| Posted Salary | $18.00/hr., minimum |
| How to Apply | Click on “Apply for this job”. You will then either create an application or edit your current application that is on file. You will be required to attach your cover letter, resume and list of references as three (3) separate documents in MS Word or PDF format. |
| For questions or accommodations related to this position contact | Dr. Katie Edwards [email protected] |
| Job Category (old) | Managerial/Professional |
| Job Type | Full-Time |
| Alternate Work Schedule (if other than 8-5) | some evenings/weekends required |
| Work Location (City, State) | Pine Ridge, SD |
| Position funded by grant or other form of temporary funding? | Yes |
| If Temporary, indicate end date | |
| Planned Hire Date: | As soon as possible |
| Appointment End Date |