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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.
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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.
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Please note that the Casino job vacancies are handled by
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information contact 888-244-6665. The Mill hires through
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