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Summer Academy Program Mentor Grad 9 & 10

Job Closing: May 8, 2024

Job Code: 39-9032 Salary: $15.02 - $19.26

Status: Full-Time (June-Aug) Location: SRMT Education Suite

Department: Education Reports to: College & Career Service Manager

SUMMARY: Duties include planning and implementation of the Summer Academy Program schedule to help students develop and build skills in the areas of personal development, life and social skills, employment, trades, college, and career discovery activities with a group of students in grades 9 & 10. Successful candidates will be able to identify and meet the academic, social, and emotional demands of the students they are serving.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

· Establish and enforce program regulations in order to maintain and ensure safety for students and staff.

· Attend programming, monitor, and interact with student participants at all times.

· Administer first aid/ CPR according to procedures and notify emergency personnel when necessary.

· Supervise daily/weekly field trips.

· Report and document any illness/injury or rule violation to Coordinator.

· Seek assistance or advice from Coordinator as needed.

· Encourage creativity through positivity, motivation, fun activities, and self-confidence.

· Mentor students to assist in developing their emotional, mental, physical, and social-well beings.

· Exhibit dependability, patience, teamwork, self-control, creativity, and enthusiasm.

· Record daily notes on client progress throughout the summer program.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Responsible to supervise, plan, and implement daily activities for grades 9 & 10 students.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

· Must be under 24 years old, AND

· Bachelor’s, Associates (A.A.) degree, OR

· College student pursuing a Bachelor’s, OR

· Pursuing an Associates (A.A.) degree in the Fall 2024.

· Three (3) months experience working with students preferred.

OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES: Be a team leader, organized, creative, and able to handle groups of adolescent students. Strong public speaking and presentation skills. Must be open minded, flexible, and adaptable. Be physically capable of lifting 50lbs and be able to participate in all program activities.

REASONING ABILITY: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of daily situations.

Possession of a valid Driver License in accordance with Fleet Policy.

The successful candidate must pass a criminal background check and test for illegal substances prior to employment being confirmed.

Applicants must submit letter of interest, resume, and supporting documents (certificates, degrees, licenses). Applicants that are eligible for native preference must include Tribal Identification Card, Status Card or letter to be eligible for Native Preference. All submissions can be emailed to human.resources@srmt-nsn.gov or by mail to Human Resources, Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe, 71 Margaret Terrance Memorial Way, Akwesasne, NY 13655. Due to our network security, we are unable to open hyperlinks. Applicants will need to attach their documents as a PDF or WORD files if emailing. Applicants must clearly outline that they meet the qualification requirements on their resume.

NATIVE PREFERENCE POLICY

The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe strives to be an equal opportunity employer dedicated to the policy of nondiscrimination based on race, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, physical disability, veteran status or any other non-job-related factor. Among qualified applicants, the SRMT will give preference to the qualified native applicant.

DRUG TESTING POLICY

All positions require the successful candidate to pass a drug test for illegal substances prior to employment being confirmed.

BACKGROUND CHECK

Some positions require candidate(s) to successfully pass a criminal background check prior to beginning employment, used solely for employment related purposes. Depending on the position there maybe multiple background checks.

ELIGIBILITY LIST

A list of qualified candidates is created from interviews that may be used for Emergency Hire individuals to similar positions within the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe for a period of six months.

INTERVIEW

Testing in the applicable skills may be required as part of the interview process.

EMPLOYEE COVID VACCINATION POLICY

Effective July 3, 2023, the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe no longer requires the COVID-19 Vaccination for any positions within the organization, to include Health Services.