Sault Tribe - Sault Sainte Marie, MI
posted 3 days ago
About the position
The Student Services Assistant, under the supervision of the Youth Services Coordinator, is responsible for assisting the Youth Services Coordinator with the coordination and implementation of direct services for Native American youth, preschool through 12th grade, aimed at academic improvement, career choices, cultural growth, recreational, drug/suicide/bullying prevention and socialization that are consistent with goals of the Youth Education and Activities Program. Works with individual students and/or small groups to reinforce learning of material or skills previously introduced by classroom teachers, academic as well as gross and fine motor skills. The position assists students with completing assigned homework and providing additional skill-building activities. The position cooperatively works with students, parents, and classroom teachers to improve and promote learning.
Responsibilities
- Assists with developing program activities, recognition events, and recruiting program participants.
- Participates in all Youth Education and Activities (YEA) Program activities and assists with the supervision of the group.
- Assists with the monitoring of participants.
- Assists in enforcing program policies and procedures.
- Assists in teaching rules, techniques, and skills of all educational, cultural, and recreational activities.
- Assists in establishing and completing goals consistent with the Youth Education and Activities Program goals.
- Assists with recruitment and organization of the Tribal Youth Council.
- Organizes supplies and resources and ensures the facility is consistent with established policy.
- Maintains complete and accurate records regarding students' participation, subjects studied, communication/correspondence with parents and/or teachers, and progress throughout the program.
- Provides practice tools/activities and guidance to reinforce material or skills previously introduced by the classroom teacher or parent.
- Assists with keeping the program van clean and alerts the Youth Services Coordinator of vehicle maintenance needs.
- Transports program participants in company vehicles.
- Assist the Youth Service Coordinator in providing incentive and recognition activities for students.
- All other job-related duties as assigned.
Requirements
- High School diploma or equivalent required.
- Minimum of 1-year experience working with youth required.
- Must undergo and successfully pass a background check.
- Must maintain an excellent moral character standing.
- Must obtain Chauffeur's License certification within 60 days of hire.
- Must have a valid driver's license and be insurable by the Sault Tribe Insurance Department.
- Must comply with annual driver's license review and insurability standards with the Sault Tribe Insurance Department.
- Must complete and pass pre-employment drug testing.
Nice-to-haves
- Associate's Degree, Trade, or Technical Certified in Education preferred.
- Time management skills preferred.
- Conflict resolution, negotiation, and interpersonal skills are preferred.
- Organizational skills preferred.
- Knowledge of Native American History & Tradition is preferred.
