We are currently looking for a Full Time Student Advisor I, Toksali SMART to join our Toksal Smart Curriculum Design Career Advisor team located at the Toksali SMART Office - Ada working 8:00AM-5:00PM - Mo Tu We Th Fr.
Summary:The purpose of this position is to provide intentional professional career counseling to Toksali SMART program participants seeking career exploration, academic counseling and employment training. This position monitors all aspects of assigned participants training and assist with the identification and removal of barriers to success. This is a specialized position and requires a highly skilled and detail oriented professional that is capable of ensuring participants are functioning at a high level and achieving goals set.
Responsibilities:- Required to support the mission of the Chickasaw Nation. Our mission is to enhance the overall quality of life of the Chickasaw People
- Represent the Chickasaw Nation and Toksali SMART Program in a positive exemplary manner at all times
- Ensures accurate data collection and timely, efficient report completion and data entry into the time management system for assigned participants
- Responsible for identifying suitable On-the-Job Training sites and placing participants at these sites to ensure alignment with their career interests and program goals
- Responsible for creating participant training schedules and submitting to the participant and on the job training supervisors in a timely manner
- Responsible for monitoring assigned participants (30-50) performance within their on-the-job training worksites to ensure that they display professionalism and follow the established Chickasaw Nation Code of Conduct
- Responsible for conducting corrective advising sessions and issuing disciplinary action with assigned participants when warranted
- Responsible for assisting participants with career and academic goal setting and developing a plan to eliminate barriers to success. This guidance is given to make sure each participant has an optimal chance to succeed in their goals and carry out their day-to-day training duties at a high level while also ensuring that customer service is top priority
- Ensure that participants are actively participating with their established career, academic and training goals set by participant and student advisor
- Responsible for conducting corrective student advisements for disciplinary actions and parent meetings when necessary
- Responsible for assisting with the processing of applications and interviews of potential participants and making recommendation of participation to Toksali SMART manager
- Provides first class customer service to both internal and external customers and responds to inquiries, compliments, and/or complaints with professionalism, courtesy, and efficiency
- Answers questions in a courteous and professional manner
- Determines needs and seeks positive experiences and outcomes
* Completes all training and development requirements and participates in continuing education opportunities
- Works in a collaborative and supportive manner to support the productivity and safety of the work area, team members and customers of all types
- Maintains a clean, organized work area and ensures a safe environment
- Maintains and promotes professionalism
- Punctual and consistent in meeting start time, work schedule, attendance and other assigned work time metrics
- Adheres to Chickasaw Nation dress code standards
* Maintains knowledge of and follows all rules, regulations, policies and guidelines for assigned area
- Performs all other duties as assigned
Competencies:Essential:
- Able to follow instructions, both written and oral
- Able to adhere to all scheduling and attendance requirements
- Honesty, truthfulness, reliability, accountability
- Able to read, understand, apply, and retain knowledge of Chickasaw Nation, departmental, divisional and all other rules, regulations, policies, procedures and guidelines
- Able to verbally communicate in a professional and positive manner with other team members, departments, guests and management
Nonessential:
- Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality in all matters
- Ability to work independently
- Ability to relate with youth, parents and training partners
- Demonstrates effective oral and written communication
- Must work under hard deadlines
Skills:Experience:Essential:
- 1 year directly related experience
Education:Essential:
- Bachelors Degree in directly related field
Essential:
- bachelor's degree in education, Counseling or Social Work, or related field. Zero - six months experience in counseling, career development, human resources, or employment services (training and job development) with specific demographic served by the Toksali SMART program.
Credentials:Essential:
- Pass general background check
- CN Core Leadership Level 1
- Standard Driver's License
Working Conditions:Essential:
- Standing up to 100% of shift
- Sitting up to 100% of shift
- Hand-eye coordination, reach and grasp
- Walking up to 100% of shift
- Repetitive motions
- Listening and hearing ability
- Visual acuity for detail, distance, color, depth perception
- Frequently lift and or carry up to 25 lbs
- Works in an office setting
- Requires light travel
- Pass pre-employment drug test
Training *It is the responsibility of each employee to attend required training for their position or profession as determined by their line of support (LOS) or the leadership of the Chickasaw Nation. It is the responsibility of those who supervise, manage or otherwise lead employees or teams to ensure each employee has access to and receives all required training.
Mission, Vision & Core Values Mission: *To enhance the overall quality of life of the Chickasaw people.
Vision: *To be a nation of successful and united people with a strong cultural identity.
Core Values: *The Chickasaw People
*Cultural Identity
*Servant Leadership
*Selflessness
*Can Do Attitude
*Perseverance
*Stewardship
*Trust and Respect
*Loyalty
*Honesty and Integrity
*Teamwork