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SUMMARY OF POSITION: The OJP Program Aide facilitates activities and
engages in healthy and fun ways to ensure the physical safety, and
emotional health of at-risk youth. Daily data collection and
participation in community events is required, while demonstrating
professional and positive representation of Mikmaq Nation and The Boys &
Girls Clubs of Border Towns. The OJP Program Aide also provides
administrative assistance to the Assistant Education Director and
performs tasks pertaining to project enrollment and participation.
EDUCATION (OR EQUIVALENT EXPERIENCE): High school diploma or GED
equivalent required with 2 years-experience organizing and facilitating
activities for youth. Will provide training to suitable candidate.
LICENSES OR CERTIFICATIONS: Valid State of Maine drivers license.
SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE/ABILITIES (SKA) REQUIRED: Excellent written and
oral communication skills. Knowledge and experience with Mikmaq culture.
Effective interpersonal skills and an ability to communicate with
children and youth daily. Basic computer skills. The ability to work
independently and as part of a team.
WORKING CONDITIONS: Primarily on-site, with youth but may include
travel throughout Aroostook County to transport youth and attend
community events as necessary. Flexibility to go from one work condition
to another within the same day.
FUNCTIONS/TASKS:
Implement and facilitate delinquency prevention program activities
for at-risk youth.
Create fun and engaging ideas to encourage youth to participate in
the program.
Utilizes resources to engage youth in fun and interesting ways.
Ensure programs/activities address the members needs in their gender
and cultural diversity.
Complete data collection and other documentation while processing it
according to daily protocol.
Attend outreach functions to build relationships with the community,
families and youth.
Any other tasks deemed necessary to better the quality of the OJJDP
program or the safety, health and welfare of the families and youth
attending, as required by the Assistant Education Director.
Maintain confidentiality about all aspects of youth and their
families, staff performance, and written and oral records.
EVALUATION
Feedback will be practiced on an on-going basis and the notes will be
attached to your personnel file. Formal evaluations will be conducted on
a semi-annual and annual basis, and are based on how one meets, exceeds,
or fails at all those standards specified within this position
description.
NOTICE: This position in no way states or implies that the
responsibilities and tasks are the only responsibilities and tasks to be
performed by the employee occupying this position. S/he will be required
to follow any other instructions and to perform any other job-related
duties as required by his/her immediate supervisor.
Requirements stated herein are minimum levels of knowledge, skills
and/or abilities to qualify for this position. To perform the duties and
responsibilities of this position successfully, the incumbent will
possess the abilities and aptitudes to perform each task proficiently.\"
Ability \" means to possess and apply both knowledge and skill.
All employment decisions, including promotions, transfers and others,
are based on meeting all requirements herein, and on Tribal need, the
employee\'s being in good standing (including lack of disciplinary
actions), meeting all applicable performance standards and other
non-discriminatory criteria. The methods of fulfilling requirements are
subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate qualified
individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to health and
safety of themselves or others.
If you are interested in applying for this position, you must submit a
completed job application. A completed application includes copies of
certificates/licenses/degrees stated in your application, a cover letter
and a resume, and 3 professional references from current or past
employers (within 3 years).
A complete Job Description and an Application can be accessed online at
www.micmac-nsn.gov under Job Opportunities, or you can call our office
to have an application mailed. An offer of employment will not be made
without a successful DHHS, State of Maine background check, and or FBI
fingerprint background ** check.
CLOSING DATE: May 19, 2025
Please send the completed Job Application to the following address or
email:
Attn: Human Resource
Mi\'kmaq Nation
7 Northern Road Presque Isle,
