Project Aware Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Open to the Public

Full-Time

1/29/26-OUF

Days and Shifts: 1st Shift, M-F

Wage: $19.37

Eligible Employer for Public Student Loan Forgiveness as a non-profit

SCIT recognizes that work-life balance is essential in day to day operations. Our Flexible Schedule and Telework options for employees make it possible to balance the needs of your family while still being on track at work. Flexible Schedule and Telework options are based on the departments need. The Tribe is a community based organization and we understand your family life is important, it’s important to us too.

Here are some of the benefits our team members get working for the Tribe: 16 Paid Holidays off include: New Year’s Day, M.L. King Jr. Day, President's Day, Easter Monday, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, SCIT National Holiday, Labor Day, Michigan Indian Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Year’s Eve. We never miss those special moments with our children, family & friends due to working.

Our paid time off accruals for annual and sick leave are as followed: 0-3 years of service = 2 hours of annual & sick per 40 hours worked; 3-9 years of service = 3 hours of annual & sick per 40 hours worked; 10 years or more of service = 4 hours of annual & sick per 40 hours worked. Plus you get 16 hours of personal time per calendar year (prorated based on your start date, resets every Jan.1). We also have Bereavement, Longevity, Fitness, and maternity/paternity leave.

Full Time employees get Medical, Dental, & Vision insurance. Flex Spending accounts, Teladoc, life insurance, accidental death, Long Term Disability, Aflac, and 401K which SCIT matches up to 4%.

Prescription plan with free fills on most generic brands when using our Cardinal Pharmacy.

Position Summary:

Under the supervision of the Education Director, serve as a strong critical link between students, parents and teachers to provide individual and group counseling services to students. Collaborate with staff in the planning of cultural interventions, educational interventions, curriculum, and behavioral management plans. Utilizing knowledge of Native American intergenerational trauma will provide cultural insight and information about how students succeed and promote an environment of healing and empowerment for the students and their families. All education staff must adhere to mandated reporting laws. This is a grant funded position.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide support and collaboratively work with the Project AWARE and Educational Team (SCA staff, students, families, community members and other Tribal Departments) to achieve academic goals.
• Select counseling, consulting or referral interventions appropriate to Anishinaabek students.
• Use small group, large group and individual techniques that are appropriate to the topic and to student`s needs.
• Select and assist in implementation of school wide programs and activities that meet identified school goals.
• Conduct home visits when necessary.
• Schedule school wide classroom presentations.
• Participate and lead professional development activities.
• Assist and lead school wide positive behavioral management program.
• Assist and lead parent involvement activities that facilitate trust and interaction with SCA.
• Assist with all school wide academic assessments.
• Collect school wide data and participate in the MTSS (Multi-tiered System of Support) process.
• Collect and report data to SCIT Project AWARE Facilitator.
• Provide or facilitate for staff, information about Anishinaabe culture and strategies to engage students in the learning process.
• Provide or facilitate for staff, information about Historical Trauma and how it affects learning, behavior and family involvement.
• Meet with parents and guardians to ensure they understand their rights and responsibilities to affect positive learning behaviors.
• Adhere to client confidentiality and comply with department policies and federal regulations under the Privacy rules of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
• Provide excellent customer service for all internal and external customers of the operations at all times. Provide solutions for customer concerns and continually focus on customer service as our top priority.
• Must maintain strict confidentiality and present a positive, professional demeanor and image at all times.
• The above duties and responsibilities are not an all-inclusive list but rather a general representation of the duties and responsibilities associated with this position. The duties and responsibilities will be subject to change based on organizational needs and/or deemed necessary by the supervisor.

Contacts/Purpose of Contacts:

• The school`s counseling position is empowered to interact with the Project AWARE Team, students in a counseling/classroom situation. Has frequent contact with parents and families, volunteers both at school and at home. This position also interacts with all academy faculty and staff and other associates as well as other tribal services and departments when deemed necessary.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor`s degree in Social Work or Counseling from an accredited program.
• One year experience in mental health services working with children and families of children with severe emotional disturbances.
• Must be able to pass background check to meet the employment eligibility requirements as they pertain to the position.

Desired Qualifications:

• Three years working in a culturally diverse community.
• Experience working in an educational setting.

License, Certification, or Special Requirements:

• Obtain HIPAA certification within five business days of hire.
• Must have a valid State of Michigan Driver`s License with the proper designation required for the vehicle utilized to perform the job duties; must be able to obtain and maintain a Tribal Driver`s License and qualify for coverage by SCIT auto liability insurance carrier.
• Must obtain a current and valid Chauffer’s License within 90 days of hire.
• Native American preference shall apply to all positions.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of Anishinabeg culture and counseling techniques, and how students learn.
• Knowledge of the effects of cultural oppression and Native American historical trauma.
• Knowledge of student outreach services and activities.
• Knowledge and understanding of clinical social work and mental health counseling principles, methods, procedures, and standards.
• Skill in practicing ethical standards and cultural norms of Native American counseling techniques.
• Skill in operating business computers and office machines, including in a Windows environment, specifically Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint.
• Skill in analyzing problems, projecting consequences, identifying solutions, and implementing recommendations.
• Ability to make effective decisions in emergency situations.
• Ability to integrate training, experience, and common sense sufficient to identify potentially dangerous situations to resolve the situation with minimum injury to self or other persons.
• Ability to establish and maintain professional relationships with individuals of varying social and cultural backgrounds and with co-workers.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to gather data, compile information, prepare reports and maintain accurate records.
• Ability to create, compose, and edit written materials.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines.

Physical Demands:

• Frequent use of hands, wrists, fingers associated with computer equipment.
• Required to sit for extended periods of time.
• Occasionally walk, stand, bend and stoop.
• Normal visual acuity, ability to talk and hear.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.

Work Environment:

• Normal office or school environment.
• High stress level as associated with the demands of crisis interventions and emergencies is encountered as a result of challenges in the behavioral health field.
• Mandated reporting of abuse and neglect can lead to personal challenges with exposure to victims of abuse.
• High incidence of exposure to communicable diseases and blood borne pathogens.
• Extended hours and irregular shifts may be required.
• Travel may be required.