Teen Counselor

Position: Teen Counselor

Department: Social Services

Reports To: Teen Counselor Lead

Pay Range: $20.00 per hour

Status/Term: Part-time, Non-Exempt, Hourly

Location: 12 Wabanaki Way. Indian Island, ME 04468

Job Summary:

The Penobscot Nation is seeking a Teen Center Counselor who is responsible for the development and implementation of teen programs such as college preparation, sports, cultural activities, prevention skills/training, and educational activities. The Teen Center Counselors will provide activities in a clean, safe environment and promote a healthy lifestyle. They will also be responsible for gathering attendance records, report any issues to the Teen Counselor Lead carrying out any prevention programs or partnerships with any other Tribal Departments. Teen Center employees are mandated reporters of suspected abuse and/or neglect.

Qualifications Required:

· High school Diploma or GED required.

· Minimum age of 18 years old is required.

· First Aid and CPR required or ability to obtain certification within 3 months of hire date.

· Experience working with teens preferred.

· Experience in coordinating activities, conducting assessments and collaborating with teens as well as communities preferred.

· Background check, criminal record check and fingerprinting required.

· General knowledge or willingness to gain knowledge in areas, such as Teen development, suicide prevention, substance abuse, child abuse/neglect, domestic violence/family violence, prevention programming and any other Teen related issues.

· This person must have

o 1) Valid Driver’s license.

o 2) successfully complete background/fingerprinting check.

o 3) Attend trainings and workshops as necessary.

o 4) Available to work evening and weekend hours.

· Native American Preference will be adhered to in accordance with the Penobscot Nation personnel Policies and Procedures

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

· To assist in the development, scheduling and implementation of Teen activities effectively and safely

· Take attendance, report on general program attendance and Teen event attendance, prepare budgets for activities and develop program plans

· Assist with work and develop programs to meet the emotional, social, physical and cognitive needs of teens

· Be able to communicate appropriately and effectively with teens, parents and community

· Work collaboratively with the Teen Counselor Lead in carrying out activities

· Monitor the use of Teen equipment and facilities, take inventory

· Assist in developmental educational and preventative activities for teens

· To collaborate when appropriate and necessary with other Tribal Departments as well as other Tribes

· To assist in the development of mentoring opportunities for teens

· To assist in recruiting appropriate volunteers/mentors for teens

· To assist in carrying out Teen Center needs assessments and program satisfaction surveys

· Maintain record of incident reports

· Meet weekly for Supervision and team meetings

· Complete yearly professional training modules for the Boys and Girls Club

· Assist in Child and Adult Food Care Program (CACFP)/ Summer Food Program reporting, shopping and preparing meals

· Complete yearly professional training in behavior, health, bullying, and positive relationships with youth

· Yearly training in mandated reporting

· Training in cultural activities and programs through the cultural training the trainer workshops

· Yearly training in CPR and First Aid

· Interacts harmoniously and effectively with others, focusing upon the attainment of Penobscot Nation goals and objectives through a commitment to teamwork.

· Conforms to acceptable attendance/punctuality standards as expressed in the Employee Handbook.

· Performs other duties as assigned as required.

Physical Demands/Conditions/Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, kneel, bend, crouch, run, reach overhead, grasp, push, climb, pull, use hands to finger, handle, or operate objects, controls, or equipment. The employee must be able to work at a computer terminal for extended periods of time.The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

How to Apply:

· Applications are available at the Human Resources Office or the Secretary’s Office at the Nick Sapiel Building, Indian Island, Maine. Applications can also be downloaded at www.penobscotnation.org.

· Apply online at https://www.penobscotnation.org/departments/human-resources/employment-opportunities.

· Submit completed applications and résumés along with certifications to Human.Resources@penobscotnation.org.

· For additional information, call (207) 817-7312 or email Human.Resources@penobscotnation.org.

Pre-employment physical will be conducted in accordance with the Penobscot Nation Personnel Policies and Procedures. Native American preference will be adhered to in accordance with the Penobscot Nation Personnel Policies and Procedures

External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled, must be able to perform the essential functions (as listed) either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation, to be determined by management on an individual basis upon request.

For more information, please contact Human Resources at (207)817-7312.

Pay: $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Childcare: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person