YAB Advisor Mccurtain County

Youth Advisory Board (YAB) Advisor $23.35/Hour Full Time Hours for this position are flexible allowing for variations in start and end times as well as some Saturdays with a standard schedule falling between 8:00am and 4:30pm. This position will support Valliant, Idabel and Broken Bow. Weekly Earned Wage Access is an option for this position. Job Summary: The Youth Advisory Board (YAB) Advisor empowers youth to become leaders with a servant attitude toward others. This program utilizes a leadership curriculum to develop students' potential through creative thinking, presentation, planning and team building to foster success as tomorrow's leaders. Students are inspired to use their service leadership skills through community service projects to promote positive change within their communities. Primary Tasks: 1. Act as a mentor in teaching servant leadership skills and provide skill building education with an emphasis on empowering youth. 2. Facilitate activities designed to promote leadership, cultural awareness, core values, teamwork, perseverance, and volunteering. 3. Support and advocate on behalf of youth that may be facing problems that need referral to other agencies/programs within and outside of the Choctaw Nation. 4. Screen all volunteer and educational opportunities for credibility and safety on behalf of the youth. 5. Facilitate productive monthly student led meetings, to ensure that students follow proper meeting protocol using Robert's Rules of order, and that a community action plan is created and implemented for each project. 6. Coordinate community service projects with: community/county coalitions, Service Organizations, Chambers of Commerce, Public Schools, Choctaw Nation Programs, and numerous other organizations, while maintaining relationships with key personnel. 7. Document and maintain accurate volunteer projects and hours and provide statistical activity reports when requested. 8. Collaborate with other Choctaw Nation Education Programs to provide new member recruitment opportunities with school districts and other organizations. 9. Ensure that all program objectives are met while re-evaluating processes to maintain relevancy. 10. Perform other tasks as assigned by management. Job Requirements: Associate's Degree or equivalent experience in Leadership Development, Education, Behavioral Sciences or similar field. Possess strong oral and written communication skills; strong computer and technology skills; as well as the ability to relate effectively with people from diverse backgrounds. Prior experience in designing and administering educational curriculum. Ability to work independently or in a team environment. Professional ethics and confidentiality related to working with minor students. Exhibit a willingness to work a flexible work schedule as necessary. This will occasionally encompass evening and weekend hours. About the Choctaw Nation The Choctaw Nation is the third-largest Indian nation in the United States, with over 200,000 tribal members and more than 11,000 employees. The first tribe over the Trail of Tears, historic boundaries are in the southeast corner of Oklahoma. The Choctaw Nation's vision, "Living out the Chahta Spirit of faith, family and culture," is evident as it continues to focus on providing opportunities for growth and prosperity. Benefits + Free gym membership + Free access to employee health clinic + Free lunch for casino & resort associates + Earned wages access once per week for hourly Associates + Pet insurance + Paid vacation / sick time + Medical / Dental / Vision + 401(K) with company match + College tuition reimbursement + Short-term disability, long-term disability, and family leave + Employee assistance program + Employee prescription program + CNO Paid Life Insurance + Teladoc + On Site Dental Clinics (Jet Dental) + On Site Mammogram Services + Free diabetes and hypertension monitoring benefit (Livongo) + Accolade- Concierge Benefits Program + Wellness Program that equals savings on health insurance cost (Virgin Pulse) + Maternity Care Program + (Benefits provided by the Choctaw Nation are based on employment classification) CNO was selected as a winner in both HRDUS' and Forbes' 2022 "Employer of Choice" competitions: + Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma received recognition as one of six Best Places to Work in the United States as selected by HRDUS + Choctaw Casinos & Resorts received recognition from Forbes as a Best Employer for Diversity in the Travel & Leisure category. + Forbes also recognized the Choctaw Casino and Resorts as one of America's Best Employers for New Graduates. Job Identification: 7712 Job Category: Education Posting Date: 03/11/2024, 3:54 PM Job Schedule: Full time Job Shift: Day Shift