Boys and Girls Club Counselor (part-time) Position Available In Okeechobee, Florida

Boys and Girls Club Counselor (part-time) Seminole Tribe of Florida Okeechobee, FL 34974 The Boys & Girls Club’s mission is to engage Seminole Youth and encourage them to become productive contributors to society. Our goal is to provide a safe, well supervised environment for Seminole Youth to express themselves in a multiplicity of formats. The Boys & Girls Clubs provide a productive environments with afterschool homework help (Power Hour), opportunities for group interaction (games, arts & crafts, supervised outdoor activities), and opportunities for youth to express themselves in creative avenues (art, music lessons, performances, filmmaking, etc).

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https://bgc.semtribe.com/ We’re looking for part-time Counselors to work on-site Monday through Friday with kids ages 5 to 17 years old. During the schoolyear, the schedule is Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 12pm to 7pm. Wednesdays is 12pm to 6pm. When there is no school such as breaks and teacher planning, then the center is open from 8am to 6pm. The Brighton Reservation is located at 50 E Harney Pond RD NE, Okeechobee, Florida 34974. Position Summary This position is responsible for assisting in implementing an inclusive and varied Developmental Program(s) for youth of the Seminole Tribal Community. Implements daily recreational activities; tutors and assists children individually or in small groups in order to help them complete homework assignments or projects and reinforces learning concepts. This position is immediately responsible for the youth’s safety and participation. The incumbent in this position is committed to the mission, vision, and values of STOF through ethical conduct, community stewardship, individual initiative and responsive service.

Qualifications / Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent GED is required. Minimum one (1) year of experience working with youth population preferred. Certification in CPR and First Aid is highly preferred. Must possess a valid FL Driver’s License. Must demonstrated ability to work with diverse groups and youth. Must demonstrate excellent organizational and interpersonal skills. Must demonstrate proficiency utilizing Microsoft software packages. Must have the ability to work a flexible schedule including evenings, weekends and holidays. About STOF The Seminole Tribe of Florida is a federally recognized Native American Tribe and sovereign Tribal Government, dedicated to providing high quality care and services to its members who reside on reservations throughout South Florida; Hollywood, Big Cypress, Brighton, Fort Pierce, Immokalee, Tampa and two satellite offices located in Naples and Miami (Trail). With our Headquarters based in Hollywood, Florida, The Seminole Tribe of Florida has approximately 2,000 employees spread throughout our Reservations. The Tribe has developed numerous employment opportunities through a broad range of services such as Accounting, Education, Public Works, Media Productions, Community Planning, Recreation, Credit & Finance, Health, Museum, Public Safety, Legal, Information Technology and Elder Services, along with many others. The Seminole Tribe of Florida has more non-contiguous reservations than any tribe in North America. Take a walk through our six reservations by following visiting us online at www.semtribe.com

Job Type:

Part-time Pay:

$18.00 – $19.00 per hour

Benefits:

Employee assistance program

Schedule:

After school Monday to

Friday Education:

High school or equivalent (Required)

License/Certification:

CPR Certification (Required) Florida Driver’s License (Required) Ability to

Commute:

Okeechobee, FL 34974 (Required)

Work Location:

In person