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Page 8 Sinfcÿ "KetM. Employment Opportunities CTSI Position Openings (continued from page 7) Participates in the training of CTSI-CHD mental health workers and Alcohol and Drug staff, as well as all SCHC staff. Participates in local training programs for SCHC and CTSI-CHD staff and tribal projects as requested. Training may cover stress reduction, suicide prevention, parenting, the disease concept of chemical dependency, treatment recovery process, prevention orientation, methods of treatment, youth and family issues, orientation to crisis intervention techniques, principles of patient confidentiality and other needs of staff and the community. . OPENING DATE: CLOSING DATE: 3/23/98 Open Until Filled POSITION: Head Start Home Visit Teacher (Seasonal - 39 weeks) WAGE: $10.61 per hour LOCATION: Salem, Oregon SUPERVISION: Head Start Director MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education or related field; -OR- Associate's degree in Early Childhood Education; OR a Child Development Associate degree. One year teaching experience (excluding practicum) in an early childhood educational environment (preschool, Head Start, kindergarten, or daycare). Must be comfortable working with people from a variety of social, economic, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds. Must be able to establish and maintain ongoing relationships with families. Must be able to initiate contact with community resources to secrue needed services. Must demonstrate a positive approach in guiding child behavior. Must display tolerance and sensitivity when dealing with children and families. The following information applies to all Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians job positions posted here: EVALUATION CRITERIA: The following criteria will be used to identify the best qualified applicant: A. Education B. Experience C. Training D. Work Performance E. Performance Test F. Interview * HOW TO APPLY: All applicants must submit a Tribal "Application for Employment Form." Applications must be postmarked by the closing date. TO RECEIVE CREDIT FOR TRAINING OR EDUCA TION. DOCUMENTATION MUST BE PROVIDED. If applying for more than one position, separate applications will be required for each position. SEND APPLICATIONS TO: Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians Attn: Personnel Officer P.O. Box 549 Siletz, OR 97380 All persons selected for employment must pass the drug testing procedure described in the Tribe's Personnel Manual before being hired. A valid drivers license will be required by the date of employment. The high school diploma/GED requirement will be waived for Tribal Elders. The Tribe's Indian Preference Policy will apply. Tribal government will not discriminate in selection because of race, creed, age, sex, color, national origin, physical handicap, marital status, politics, membership, non-membership in an employee organization. For more information and Tribal Application you can call the job line at 1-541-444-8296 or 1-800-922-1399. Must demonstrate good written and oral communication skills. Must possess or be able to obtain a working knowledge of the Head Start Performance Standards. Must be able to work cooperatively with program staff. Must be able to accept direction. Must adhere to confidentiality of information and individuals as described in the CTSI manual and federal law. Must possess a valid Oregon Driver's License. Must be able to work some evenings and weekends. Must pass a pre-employment drug screen. Must pass an Oregon Criminal History check. Must be screened for tuberculosis. MAJOR DUTIES: Responsible to provide comprehensive Head Start services to 10 children and their families; primarily in the child's home, through intensive work with the child's parents and other household members. Provide one home visit per family lasting for a minimum of 1- 1 /2 hours each. Provide, at a minimum, two group socialization activities per month for each child. Complete a family needs assessment and assist families in identifying family resources. Make referrals and transport, or arrange transportation for families as needed. Encourage and promote the family's achievement of self-sufficiency. Encourage parents to attend Parent Meetings and transport them as necessary. Integrate all Head Start components during the home visits. Maintain Family Profiles with each family throughout the program year. Work with family to develop weekly home visit and weekly activity plans, based on child's assessment and identified family needs. OPENING DATE: 5/11/98 CLOSING DATE: Open Until Filled JOB OPENING (Position Begins August 1998) POSITION: Head Start Teacher (Seasonal-39 weeks) SALARY: $10,61 per hour SUPERVISION: Reports directly to the Head Start Director LOCATION: Conf. Tribes of Siletz Indians, Portland and Siletz Minimum Requirements: BA, AA, or Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential in Early Childhood Education and one year experience in a structured early childhood education setting (Preschool, Head Start, Kindergarten, Daycare Center, etc.). Able to work effectively with low- incoihe families. Able to use a positive approach in directing child behavior. Able to work cooperatively as a team member. Must possess a valid Oregon State driver's license and have use of a personal vehicle. Must have a safe driving record and be able to satisfy a criminal record cheek. Must have a valid First Aid Card/CPR or able to obtain it within 60 days of employment. Responsibilities: Plans and maintains a developmentally appropriate classroom environment as supported by daily lesson plans and culturally relevant activities. Works in a team setting with all other staff involved with the family, in assessing the needs of the family and child. Assists families in identifying needs and/or problems during home visits, gathers information, conducts problem solving and refers as appropriate. Develops an Individualized Education Plans (IEP) for each child in partnership with the parent and implements IEP goals through classroom curriculum and regularly scheduled home visit activities. Maintains an accurate and up-to-date file on each child regarding activities and progress within the classroom and home including, developmental screening, behavioral anecdotes, observations, and evaluation records. Demonstrates to parents effective ways to guide young children through home visits and classroom modeling. Recruits parents as volunteers and actively supports activities. Supports the Head Start goals, objectives and performance standards. OPENING DATE: 5/11/98 CLOSING DATE: Open Until Filled continued next page
