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ïi Page 7 !£»Öf ?! Employment Opportunities Current CTSI Employment Opportunities POSITION: Community Health Advocate I POSITION : Medical Social Worker (.5 FTE) LOCATION: Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians, Portland, Oregon LOCATION: Siletz, Oregon SALARY/WAGE: 17.46 per hour SUPERVISOR: Clinical Director SALARY: $19,807 annually SUPERVISOR: Community Health Director/ Area Office Supervisor MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: High School Diploma or equivalent, and one year of health-related coursework or experience working with the public in a health or social service related field. Basic understanding of healthcare systems and payment mechanisms utilized by Siletz tribal members, including Contract Health Care, Oregon Health Plan, and IHS medical facilities. Knowledge of local, private, and county healthcare service systems and individual medical providers. Knowledge of basic preventive health practices in the areas of nutrition, tobacco, alcohol, and drug use, physical activity, communicable disease, maternal-child health, and routine health screenings. An understanding of disease and illness, and skill sufficient to teach clients, and to impress upon them and their family members the necessity to continue the procedures of proper health care. Willingness to model preventive health practices during work hours. Current CPR and First Aid Certification (provided upon employment). Valid Oregon Driver's License, liability insurance, and safe driving record. Ability and willingness to travel locally and long distance in accordance with tribal transportation policy. Knowledge of the unique health concerns of Native Americans required. HUMAN RELATIONS REQUIREMENTS: Professionalism in appear ance, behavior, and communication during contacts with clients and their families, healthcare providers, and other agencies serving Siletz Tribal Members. Professionalism is marked by appropriate office attire and behavior; courtesy and tact; and maintenance of client confidentiality at all times. Ability to build and maintain client rapport and trust through a nonjudgmental attitude, advocacy, timely follow-up to client requests, and unconditional positive regard. Maintenance of personal and professional boundaries. Therapeutic boundaries in interactions with clientele are necessary to maintain professionalism and to ensure proper utilization of community health staff. Ability to exercise good judgment in situations significantly impacting client and/or own safety and well-being. RESPON SIBILITIES: Reduce barriers to Tribal members receiving health services: This includes: 1) serving as liaison and/or referral source between clientele and relevant tribal programs, healthcare providers, and county, state, and federal agencies; 2) providing advocacy for client as needed; and 3) providing or arranging transportation in accordance with tribal transportation policy. Provide health information and activities to the Tribal membership in local service area through monthly newsletter submissions, quarterly health promotion activities, and periodic health screenings. Serves as local distributor and educator of health and safety equipment including bicycle helmets, car seats, and Elders Safety Project items per department policy. Consults with Community Health Director in a timely fashion regarding situations outside the scope of CHA knowledge and experience. Works with Contract Health Services to provide pre- and post-operative medical related services. Works closely with Community Health Director fo provide local service area; clientele access to Community Health Department sponsored events. Provides 8 hours nutritional education support to USDA Program (Siletz and Salem CHAs only). Maintains accurate and current client records and provides quarterly and annual program reports as required. Tactfully encourages wellness practices as well as client follow-up on existing health problems. Other duties as assigned. OPENING DATE: 6/15/98 CLOSING DATE: Open Until Filled INTRODUCTION: The Medical Social worker provides intensive social work services, consultation, and support of the Siletz Community Health Clinic (SCHC) and other Tribal health care programs. • MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Masters degree in Social Work with 3-5 years medical and/or dinical social work. Knowledge of interviewing and counseling techniques. Knowledge of physiological, psychological, behavioral, and social variables of alcoholism and other substance abuse. Knowledge of current theories and practices in the area of treatment, prevention, aftercare therapy regarding alcoholism and substance abuse including current research in Children of Alcoholics concepts. Demonstrated skill in counseling and relating to persons with substance abuse problems and their families. Knowledge of human growth and development psychodynamics and therapeutic techniques gained through formal and informal training. Ability to form an appropriate group, including group leadership, group dynamics, groups therapeutic process, family dynamics, and family therapy. Knowledge of psychotropic médications. Ability to interpret community culture^ values, and structure. Knowledge of dynamics of mental health consultation. MAJOR DUTIES: Provides counseling and follow-up services to patients, individual or group, to include supportive therapy, family or group therapy, assists, in referral to other resources when needed. Primary services with female clients. May be expected to meet with some male clients and participate in co-ed activity. Works closely withSCHCmedical staff in interpreting and coordinating services to meet patient needs. Provides case and program consultation for the development of comprehensive community mental health services. Collaborates with and provides consultation to the ÇTSI Community Health Department (CHD), mental health, church, educational, law enforcement, and other community organizations and individuals in promoting meritâl health and alcoholism prevention treatment, and aftercare program activities through individual and group meetings, training and other informational sessions. Identifies and coordinates developmental and training needs for staff as needed. continued next page W ays to access tribal job information Job Line: To check on current job vacancies, call 541-444- 8296 or 1-800-922-1399 extension 296. The Job Line is updated weekly. Mailing List: If you are interested in receiving job announcements in the mail, please call the Job Line and leave your name, mailing address, and indicate you're interested in being added to the Personnel's Mailing List for all job vacancies. Please note that the Casino job vacancies are handled by the Chinook Winds Human Resource Department, for information contact 888-244-6665. The Mill hires through Barrett's Temporary Employment Agency.
