Job Code: 39-9032
Salary: $16.05-$23.78
Status: Full-Time, Non-exempt, Temporary
Department: Education
Location: Ionkwakiohkwaroron
Reports To: Summer Academy Supervisor
Telecommute: No
Fleet: Yes
Mandated Reporting: Yes
Background: PL 101-630
SUMMARY: The Summer Academy Mentor(s) will assist in planning, implementation, and supervision of educational and career discovery activities. Summer Academy Mentors will encourage students to develop skills in the areas of goal setting, personal, life skills, social skills, trades, college, and career discovery activities with a group of students. Successful candidates will be able to identify and meet the academic, social, and emotional demands of the students they are serving under the direction of the Summer Academy Coordinator and Supervisor.
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 always interact with student participants.
- Administer first aid/ CPR according to procedures and notify emergency personnel when necessary.
- Supervise daily/weekly activities and 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.
Mandated Reporter: Must become a mandated reporter prior to having contact with children in a job-related capacity and maintain that status throughout employment. This includes completing any necessary training and adhering to all reporting obligations as defined by applicable laws and tribal policies.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Responsible to supervise, plan, and implement daily activities for 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:
- High School diploma/or GED
- 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 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.
The successful candidate must pass a drug test and criminal background check prior to employment.
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.
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.