Job Details
Locations: Oneida, WI
Type:Tribal
Salary Range:Salary Negotiable
Open Period:12/8/2023 until filled
Summary:SALARY: $50,419/Annually (NEGOTIABLE)
Duties:DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Provide guidance to Recreation team to recognize anxiety and depression in adolescents and refer to counselor. Work with youth to support and educate in making healthier choices about alcohol and substance abuse. Establish rapport with youth. Create various action plans and standard operating procedures (SOP) to prevent negative behaviors, suspensions and revocations from recreation facilities. Identify goals and potential solutions to problems which cause emotional turmoil. Provide access to culturally based activities, including teachings and ceremonies that are geared toward youth. Provide crisis intervention as needed. Provide emotional support to youths. Assess adolescents/teens needs and determine treatment plans. Identify and implement strategies that increase adolescents/teens success. Refer individual to appropriate support programs Indian Child Welfare, Oneida Police Department, AODA and mental health services as necessary. Perform data entry and maintain case files, ensuring accuracy of data, and ensuring pertinent, accurate and current information regarding the youth. Practice excellent customer service skills at all times to include, but not limited to, addressing customer needs courteously and promptly. Enforce all rules and regulations as established by the Recreation Department. Actively participate in staff meetings. Contribute to a team effort and accomplish related results as required. Adhere to all Tribal Personnel Policies and Procedures, Tribal Standard Operating Procedures, and Area and Program Strategic Plans and Policies. Maintain strict department security, confidentiality, and quality to meet professional standards of the department. 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:TANDARD QUALIFICATIONS: Knowledge of social issues, gangs, suicide, teen pregnancy, AODA, substance abuse, overall life skills, prevention activities and programs. Knowledge of the Oneida Community, its history and culture with the ability to integrate into work. Skill in customer/client relations. Skill in organizational management. This requires the incumbent to plan, organize and schedule priorities efficiently and effectively, meet strict deadlines and successfully cope with challenging situations and conditions. Ability to plan, implement and evaluate programs to ensure success. Ability to inform and communicate verbally and in writing in diverse and challenging situations with the ability to process information effectively, identify and define problems and make objective decisions. Ability to be dependable, mature and possess initiative. Must be able to work with minimal supervision. Ability to exercise independent judgment and meet strict timelines. Ability to resolve crisis situations. Ability to work as a team member and foster a positive working environment. Ability to deal with the general public and employees with tact, courtesy, respect, objectivity and maturity. Ability to operate standard office equipment such as personal computer, fax and copy machine. Complete Oneida Certification on Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect training within ninety (90) days of employment. Ability to be CPR and Red Cross First Aide Certified or the ability to obtain within three (3) months of employment. Must maintain CPR and Red Cross First Aide Certification during employment. Must be willing to work some evenings, weekends, extended hours, and irregular shifts. Maintain strict departmental security, confidentiality, and quality to meet professional standards of the department. Must be willing and able to obtain additional education and training. Must pass a pre-employment drug screening. Must adhere to the Nation's Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplace Policy during the course of employment. Must pass a background security check with the Oneida Nation in order to meet the Employment Eligibility Requirements, Tribal/State Compact and/or Oneida Nation Gaming Ordinance as they pertain to the position. A temporary license or Gaming License issued by the Oneida Gaming Commission is required as a condition of employment and continuing employment within the Oneida Nation's Gaming Division. A valid driver's license or occupational driver's license is required. Must obtain
Work Type:Permanent, Full
Announcement #:Youth Counselor, (Civic Center)