Stepping Stones Mentor

Job Title:

Stepping Stones Mentor (4 positions available and 1 on call mentor)

Department:

Human Resources Reports to:

Stepping Stones Coordinator FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt Time Status:

Up to 35 hours per week

TS Range:

4/5 ($19.47 hourly)

Opening Date:

May 1st, 2026

Closing Date:

May 15, 2026

SUMMARY:

The Stepping Stone Mentor provides guidance, supervision, and mentorship to youth ages 13-15 as they build foundational workforce readiness skills. Stepping Stones offers youth participation in structured, community- and culturally-based projects and activities. This position aids youth in developing positive work habits, communication, and teamwork. Daily work for Stepping Stones Mentors includes fostering strong relationships with youth, instructing activities, and serving as a positive role model so participants gain confidence, responsibility, and a sense of belonging within the community. The essential purpose of this role is to maintain a safe, supportive, and engaging environment where youth envision and plan for their futures.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

include the following and other duties may be assigned: Schedule Requirements Attend required staff training (June 24-June 28, 2024). Work the full Stepping Stones Program (July 1-August 6, 2024).

Schedule:

Monday-Thursday, 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.; Friday, 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p. Youth Mentorship & Supervision Supervise and support youth ages 13-15 at all times to ensure safety and positive engagement. Lead and participate in daily program activities while serving as a positive role model. Build respectful, supportive relationships and maintain a structured, inclusive environment. Enforce program rules, expectations, and policies consistently. Workforce Readiness & Youth Development Provide direct instruction and coaching to build foundational job readiness skills. Promote teamwork, communication, responsibility, and positive work habits. Support youth social and emotional development and encourage healthy peer interactions. Help youth build confidence, accountability, and curiosity through hands-on projects. Cultural & Community Engagement Model and reinforce Squaxin Island Tribal values, culture, and community pride, including respect for Tribal elders, peers, staff, environment, facilities, and equipment. Program Operations Participate in daily staff meetings, planning, and required trainings. Collaborate with program staff to ensure consistent, high-quality programming.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

: This position will be responsible for the supervision of groups of youth, ages 13-14 years. In some cases, twelve-year-olds may be admitted and part of programming.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. EDUCATION and/or

EXPERIENCE

AA OR High School Diploma or GED and a minimum of 2 years of related experience working with tribal youth ages 13 - 15 in a community setting, OR 4 years of related experience working with tribal youth ages 13 - 15 in a community setting.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Must pass WATCH and Tribal Court Background Check (No crimes against people.) All applicants must have CPR/First Aid certification and Food Handlers Permit prior to the beginning of the program (This will be included in the staff training).

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to talk or hear; stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms; the employee is occasionally required to sit, climb or balance, stoop, kneel or crawl. The employee must also frequently lift up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift up to 25 pounds. This position requires close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and an ability to adjust focus (ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into focus).

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee will frequently be working in outdoor weather conditions, and occasionally working near moving or mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is moderate.

DRUG FREE WORKPLACE

The successful candidates will be required to have a urinalysis for drug and alcohol screening in accordance with the Tribe's Drug Free Workplace Policy.

THERE WILL BE NO TOLERANCE FOR THE USE OF ALCOHOL OR ILLEGAL DRUGS WHILE EMPLOYED IN STEPPING STONES. USE OF

TOBACCO or

VAPE IN FRONT OF THE YOUTH OR DURING WORK TIME IS NOT ALLOWED. ANY VIOLATION OF THESE POLICIES IS CAUSE FOR IMMEDIATE TERMINATION. INDIAN PREFERENCE

Indian Preference will be exercised in the hiring of this position in accordance with the Tribe's Personnel Policies.

TO APPLY

Submit. application packets including a resume and cover letter to apply@squaxin.us Contact, Human Resources for more information: 360-432-3865. Stepping Stones Mentor 4.1 4.1 out of 5 stars 10 SE Squaxin Lane, Shelton, WA 98584 $19.47 an hour - Part-time, Full-time

SQUAXIN ISLAND TRIBE 9

reviews $19.47 an hour -

Part-time, Full-time Job Title:

Stepping Stones Mentor (4 positions available and 1 on call mentor)

Department:

Human Resources Reports to:

Stepping Stones Coordinator FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt Time Status:

Up to 35 hours per week

TS Range:

4/5 ($19.47 hourly)

Opening Date:

May 1st, 2026

Closing Date:

May 15, 2026

SUMMARY:

The Stepping Stone Mentor provides guidance, supervision, and mentorship to youth ages 13-15 as they build foundational workforce readiness skills. Stepping Stones offers youth participation in structured, community- and culturally-based projects and activities. This position aids youth in developing positive work habits, communication, and teamwork. Daily work for Stepping Stones Mentors includes fostering strong relationships with youth, instructing activities, and serving as a positive role model so participants gain confidence, responsibility, and a sense of belonging within the community. The essential purpose of this role is to maintain a safe, supportive, and engaging environment where youth envision and plan for their futures.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

include the following and other duties may be assigned: Schedule Requirements Attend required staff training (June 24-June 28, 2024). Work the full Stepping Stones Program (July 1-August 6, 2024).

Schedule:

Monday-Thursday, 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.; Friday, 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p. Youth Mentorship & Supervision Supervise and support youth ages 13-15 at all times to ensure safety and positive engagement. Lead and participate in daily program activities while serving as a positive role model. Build respectful, supportive relationships and maintain a structured, inclusive environment. Enforce program rules, expectations, and policies consistently. Workforce Readiness & Youth Development Provide direct instruction and coaching to build foundational job readiness skills. Promote teamwork, communication, responsibility, and positive work habits. Support youth social and emotional development and encourage healthy peer interactions. Help youth build confidence, accountability, and curiosity through hands-on projects. Cultural & Community Engagement Model and reinforce Squaxin Island Tribal values, culture, and community pride, including respect for Tribal elders, peers, staff, environment, facilities, and equipment. Program Operations Participate in daily staff meetings, planning, and required trainings. Collaborate with program staff to ensure consistent, high-quality programming.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

: This position will be responsible for the supervision of groups of youth, ages 13-14 years. In some cases, twelve-year-olds may be admitted and part of programming.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. EDUCATION and/or

EXPERIENCE

AA OR High School Diploma or GED and a minimum of 2 years of related experience working with tribal youth ages 13 - 15 in a community setting, OR 4 years of related experience working with tribal youth ages 13 - 15 in a community setting.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Must pass WATCH and Tribal Court Background Check (No crimes against people.) All applicants must have CPR/First Aid certification and Food Handlers Permit prior to the beginning of the program (This will be included in the staff training).

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to talk or hear; stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms; the employee is occasionally required to sit, climb or balance, stoop, kneel or crawl. The employee must also frequently lift up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift up to 25 pounds. This position requires close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and an ability to adjust focus (ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into focus).

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee will frequently be working in outdoor weather conditions, and occasionally working near moving or mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is moderate.

DRUG FREE WORKPLACE

The successful candidates will be required to have a urinalysis for drug and alcohol screening in accordance with the Tribe's Drug Free Workplace Policy.

THERE WILL BE NO TOLERANCE FOR THE USE OF ALCOHOL OR ILLEGAL DRUGS WHILE EMPLOYED IN STEPPING STONES. USE OF

TOBACCO or

VAPE IN FRONT OF THE YOUTH OR DURING WORK TIME IS NOT ALLOWED. ANY VIOLATION OF THESE POLICIES IS CAUSE FOR IMMEDIATE TERMINATION. INDIAN PREFERENCE

Indian Preference will be exercised in the hiring of this position in accordance with the Tribe's Personnel Policies.

TO APPLY

Submit. application packets including a resume and cover letter to apply@squaxin.us Contact, Human Resources for more information: 360-432-3865.