WSS Youth Counselor
Citizen Potawatomi Nation•Shawnee, OK
•$14 - $20•Hybrid
About The Position
Provides counseling, implementation, and coordination of youth employment and educational services. Works with Youth Services Coordinator. CPN Workforce services personnel may be assigned to provide services to clients of all ages including but not limited to Indian Children and will require a criminal history background screening.
Requirements
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Programs such as Word & Excel.
- Ability to communicate verbally and in writing in a clear concise manner.
- Accuracy in computer keyboarding skills required.
- Knowledge of counseling procedures necessary for working with youth.
- Must possess a reasonably clear driving record as required to be eligible to drive a tribally insured vehicle.
Nice To Haves
- Two (2) years minimum experience or any equivalent combination of training or experience in counseling clients, working with youth, and/or working with community agencies.
Responsibilities
- Prepares and tracks Youth payroll information.
- Conducts youth recruitment, certification, and selection processes.
- Maintains participant files and records with confidentiality.
- Tracks participant characteristics by entering data in participant file and into computerized reporting system.
- Counsels participants maintaining a close professional relationship with the youth.
- Develops individual Employee Development Plans (EDP’s) with each youth to promote education and employment with self-sufficiency as the goal.
- Provides guidance through work site and classroom training visits coordinating with the work site supervisors and classroom instructors.
- Monitors and provides guidance through work site and classroom training visits coordinating with the work site supervisors and classroom instructors.
- Maintains positive interaction with program participants, Tribal employees, work site supervisors, counselors, and community.
- Conducts youth and staff orientation.
- Assists in development, coordination, and implementation the SY Program.
- Participates in training conferences and other related meetings.
- Attends/participates in training conferences and other related meetings.
- Miscellaneous other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
