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). Learn more at: https://bgc.semtribe.com/

We’re looking for a full-time Counselor to work on-site Monday through Friday with kids ages 5 to 17 years old. The schedule is Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 10am to 7pm. Wednesdays is 9am to 6pm. When there is no school such as breaks and teacher planning, the schedule is 9am 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: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $19.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Are you a current or previous Seminole Tribe of Florida Employee? This includes their businesses like the Hard Rock and Casinos. If so, please indicate position and employment dates.
• Are you a Tribal Member of the Seminole Tribe of Florida? If not Seminole FL, are you a registered member of another federally recognized Native American Tribe? If Yes, please specify Tribe. Note: A Native American Tribal Document is not required to establish work eligibility, but it must be presented upon hire for classifications purposes.
• The full-time schedule is Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays 10am to 7pm. Wednesdays is 9am to 6pm. When there is no school such as breaks and teacher planning, then the schedule is 9am to 6pm. The Brighton Reservation is located at 50 Harney Pond RD, Okeechobee, Florida 34974 which is in the southern outskirts of Okeechobee; close to the Casino and the Lakeport area. Are you ok with the full-time schedule and commute?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• childcare or recreation: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• Certification in CPR and First Aid (Required)
• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person