Position: Community Services Worker

 

Location: Mohican Family Center

Salary: $15.00  Negotiable

 

Reports to: Family Services Manager 

 

Full-Time

 

Posting Date: 9-16-22


Closing Date: 9-23-22

 

Pay Grade: 3

Every employee of Stockbridge Munsee Community is expected to present themselves in a professional manner to customers as well as other departments. Stockbridge Munsee Community strives to provide a positive team environment where everyone contributes.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

The Community Service Worker will be a team member with other Community Services Workers to carry out the goals and objectives of the Family Services  Program and plan and coordinate recreational activities for  Mohican Family Center,.  Responsible for age appropriate activities, and implementing all aspects of the youth programming including health, education and cultural component.  Assist with coordination and planning and implementing recreational leagues and community events.  Responsible for increasing participation of youth and parents.  Will work cooperatively with all Community Services Workers, under the direction of the Family Services Manager

STANDARD QUALIFICATIONS

All employees of Stockbridge Munsee Community must meet the following qualification:

  1. Must submit to and pass a pre-employment drug and health screening.
  2. Must be at least 18 years of age, unless otherwise stated on job description
  3. Must maintain an acceptable departmental attendance record
  4. Must be able to work weekends, nights and holidays
  5. Must obtain and maintain Elder/Youth License as stated on job description.
  6. Must be COVID 19 fully vaccinated and remain up to date with required doses.

DUTIES

  1. Will plan, organize and implement substance abuse prevention strategies with the Community Services team to support all components of youth programming as needed for meeting work plan outcomes, Will provide a variety of activities and learning experiences for youth, including opportunities to explore alternative drug-free areas of interest, promote healthy goals and approaches involving family and the community. 
  2. Will chaperone youth field trips, help ensure proper preparation for trips and observe emergency precautions during trips.
  3. Will have to prepare and serve daily snack/light suppers. Clean kitchen and prep space when done.
  4. Will work with other Community Services staff   to implement culturally relevant teachings. Promoting the understanding that culture is prevention.
  5. Will regularly provide and participate in opportunities to gather feedback from youth about the direction of their youth program.
  6. Responsible for referring youth to appropriate services, through Family Services Program Manager, as needed. 
  7. Must be able to perform, basic math skills.
  8. Responsible for acquiring and interpreting statistical data to be used for reporting to the State, SAPSIS requirements
  9. Responsible for submitting all necessary reports monthly and semi-annually.
  10. Must help with all areas of the youth services program when needed. 
  11. Assist with completing all grant components
  12. Will assist in the responsibility to maintain the general cleanliness and staff operations of the tribal youth van and Youth Education program room. 
  13. Provide monthly educational, information articles, pictures of youth and families to the Family Services Monthly newsletter in accordance to grant requirement
  14. Will report any maintenance concerns regarding the youth vehicle to the Property Manager including scheduling of oil changes etc.
  15. Must present as a drug-free, violence-free role model and/or mentor to youth during activities and while on field trips.
  16. Must maintain confidentiality.
  17. Must maintain an acceptable departmental attendance record.
  18. Must be reliable and prompt when reporting to work.
  19.  Must be able to work evenings and weekends, with flexibility.
  20. Required to attend job related, in-service, meetings, and training to maintain professional and technical knowledge.
  21. Must adhere to tribal law and other applicable laws as well as tribal personnel policies and procedures.
  22. May be required to satisfactorily complete an exam or other testing requirement(s) to determine skill proficiency.
  23. The above duties and responsibilities are not an all-inclusive list but rather a general representation of the duties and responsibilities associated with this position.  The duties and responsibilities will be subject to change based on organizational needs and/or deemed necessary by the supervisor.

 

QUALIFICATIONS

  1. Must have High School diploma or GED. Prefer a minimum of 1-year experience working with youth.
  2. Good communication skills, oral and written, are required.  Must have good organizational, and leadership skills.
  3. Prefer demonstrated experience and knowledge in making of dance regalia, native dance, and established native teachings which promote wellness and balance.
  4. Knowledge of Native American cultural values/history is necessary.  Knowledge of Mohican history, culture and experience is preferred.
  5. Must have a demonstrated ability to work with youth and be able to model positive redirection.
  6. Must have basic math skills.
  7.  Must submit and pass a background security check to meet the Elder/Youth License Requirement as it pertains to the position and the location of the department prior to and during the course of employment with the Stockbridge-Munsee Community.
  8. Must be willing to attend all applicable training.
  9. Must pass pre-employment drug and health screening.  Must adhere to the Tribe’s Drug and Alcohol Free Workplace Policy during the course of employment.
  10. Must be eligible for coverage under the employer’s liability insurance.
  11. Must have demonstrated ability to maintain satisfactory working record in any prior or current employment.
  12. Must be able to meet physical requirements of position.
  13. Must have a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and insurance are required.  Must obtain a Wisconsin driver’s license within 30 days of employment if applicant has an out-of-state driver’s license.  Must meet and maintain the eligibility to operate a personal or tribal vehicle under the driver acceptability guidelines as established by Mohican Nation Insurance.
  14. Must abide by departmental and organizational safety, testing, and uniform guidelines.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

  1. This position requires a lot of sitting with occasionally stoop, kneel, crouch, and lift and/or move up to twenty-five (25) pounds.
  2. Evening and/or weekend is required. Extended hours and irregular shifts may be required.
  3. Work environment requires excellent personal hygiene due to working in close proximity to others and in an enclosed area.
  4. A Tuberculosis (TB) Screening and/or TB Skin Test may be required.

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WE ARE A DRUG FREE EMPLOYER CANDIDATES MUST PASS DRUG SCREEN AND REMAIN DRUG FREE

 

The Stockbridge Munsee Community operates as an equal opportunity employer. Except Indian Preference is given in accordance with the Tribal Employment Preference Ordinance.

 

Although an interview may be granted, this does not determine that the candidate fully meets the qualifications until it is determined by the interview team.