KEO Youth Mediation Coordinator

PRIMARY/PURPOSE

Under the supervision of the Mediation Director, this position is responsible for developing, coordinating, facilitating, and maintaining the KEO Youth Mediation Program, including the Peer Mediation Program and the Effective Communications Program at schools and at organizations focused on the youth.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/FUNCTIONS

Delivers age-appropriate conflict resolution-related training relating to its programs Delivers effectiv and age-appropriate conflict resolution-related communications skills training Contracting, speaking, planning, and coordinating with appropriate personnel about its program Assists and works with personnel of each program Assists in creating, updating, ordering, and maintaining materials for each program Develops and administers evaluation tools for each program Works and assists Mediation Director in promoting the Youth Program Maintains a data system to track participants and sponsors information of each program Coordinates to showcase the KEO Youth Mediation Program

OTHER FUNCTIONS

Work independently andalso as part of a team Good verbal and written communication Proficient in working with computers using Word, Exce, and Power Point Attend and complete Basic Mediation Training Workshop

WORKING CONDITIONS

Mostly indoors at KEO, at program sites

Equipmen Use :

Computer, Telephone Work hours - Weekdays 9 am - 1 pm

MENTAL DEMANDS

Attention to detail. Use professional demeanor

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Duties require continuous sitting for periods of time; using telephone and talking about programs, driving to various meeting and program sites

COMMUNICATION DEMANDS

; Duties require communication with inside and outside agencies using considerable tact and discretion being professional at all times.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Education/Experience:

College degree or any comparable combination of education and experience which would provide the knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the responsibilities of this position. Experience or education directly related to social work, conflict resolutionm and/or mental health a plus. Knowledge about and contacts with Kauai schools and youth organizations a big plus!