Parent Advocate

Division: Social Services, Intensive Preventive Program

Salary: $26,852.80 – 49,774.40   21-1021

Status: Full-time, Non-exempt  Deadline: Seskehkó:wa/September 6, 2013

Description of Position: Under the direct supervision of the Parent Advocate Coordinator and Case Supervisor, the Parent Advocate will provide support for assigned parents, planning and implementing parenting education in the home, and providing direct advocacy services.

Qualifications:  High School diploma or GED with experience working with adult parents and youth.  Must be at least 21 years of age, have and maintain a valid driver’s license with a clean drivers abstract in accordance with the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe’s Fleet Policy.  Candidate must successfully pass criminal background check, prior to employment beginning.

Obtain complete job descriptions online at http://www.srmt-nsn.gov or Human Resources – Community Building 518-358-2272.

Submit letter of interest and resume to: [email protected] or Human Resources, 412 State Route 37, Akwesasne, NY 13655

NATIVE PREFERENCE POLICY:  The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe gives preference to Native Americans who meet the requirements of the posted position. Applicants not entitled to Native Preference will receive consideration without discrimination based on age, sex, disability or national origin.

DRUG TESTING POLICY: The successful applicant must pass a drug test for illegal substances prior to employment being confirmed.

BACKGROUND CHECK:  Some positions require candidate(s) to successfully pass a criminal background check prior to beginning employment, used solely for employment related purposes.

ELIGIBILTY LIST:  A list of qualified candidates is created from interviews that may be used to appoint individuals to similar positions within the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe for a period of six months.