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NOTICES AND JOB OPENINGS Tribe to Apply for Community Services Block Grant The Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians is submitting an application to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services for Community Services Block Grant funding. These funds are used to initiate social and economic development projects that help families and individuals with incomes below the poverty level. Those projects can include designing and finding funding for housing, employment, or child care programs. The Community Services Block Grant award to the tribe probably will be $10,000 or less. The tribal Community Services Block Grant plan has two goals: 1. Remove obstacles and solve problems that block the achievement of individual and family self-sufficiency. A. By June 2000, CTSI will be operating the Siletz River Community Development Corporation (SRCDC). B. By Nov. 30, 2000, the tribe will secure resources to initiate at least one major project that addresses SRCDC strategic plan priorities. C. By April 30, 2001, the tribe will secure resources to initiate a second major project that addresses SRCDC strategic plan priorities. . Achieve greater participation in the affairs of communities involved with the grant, including developing public and private grassroots partnerships with local law enforcement agencies, local housing POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT POSITION: Program Clerk LOCATION: Siletz, Oregon SALARY: $20,401 annually SUPERVISOR: Tribal Programs Mgr. and have use of personal, reliable transportation. Must adhere to the confidentiality of information and individuals as described in the CTSI management manual and other applicable federal laws and regulations. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: High school diploma or GED. Two years clerical experience in a general office RESPONSIBILITIES: Provide setting -OR- a combination of two years assistance to tribal program manager(s) specialized education and experience and staff with typing, copying, -OR- satisfactory completion of a related distributing, filing, purchasing, and Work Experience placement and answering telephones. Provide program demonstrated skills to perform the duties and application information to clients. for this position. Ability to type 40 wpm Receive, sort, and distribute daily mail accurately. Must possess good written and correspondence. Greet and direct and verbal communication skills. clients and visitors to appropriate Experience working with word personnel and department, handling processing, database, and spreadsheet routine requests within capabilities. software. Knowledge of correct Assist with client transports as needed. punctuation, capitalization, spelling, and Assist with scheduling appointments, grammar. Experience working with meetings, and travel arrangements. various office equipment, including: Assist program manager(s) with program computers, photocopier, calculator, FAX, operations and maintain statistical and multi-user telephone system. Ability information for tribal programs. Other to work under pressure with the flexibility duties as assigned. to handle several jobs at one time. Experience working with the public and OPENING DATE: 12/6/99 maintaining good working relations with CLOSING DATE: 1/14/00 co-workers. Must be a dependable self starter and able to work independently under minimal supervision. Must possess valid Oregon driver’s license, (See page 17 for more details) 16 authorities, private foundations, and other public and private partners. A. By June 30, 2001, secure membership on five community action agencies in the CTSI 11- county service area so the needs of low-income tribal members and other Indians are addressed. B. By Sept. 30,2001, secure at least $25,000 in funding to provide seed money grants for community organizing initiatives. Copies of the plan are available at all area offices and the administration building. Your comments or recommendations should be sent to Steven Brown, tribal planner, so they can be considered during the Regular Tribal Council meeting scheduled for Jan. 14-15, 2000. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT Elder Classroom Aide (part-time) LOCATION: Siletz, Oregon SALARY: $6.50 per hour SUPERVISOR: Head Start Teacher POSITION: MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Must pass an Oregon criminal history check. Must be screened for tuberculosis. Must adhere to confidentiality of information and individuals as described in the CTSI manual and federal law. Must be able to work well with a group of young children. Must display tolerance and sensitivity when working with children. Must be capable of using positive methods of guidance that include redirection, consistency, and prevention. Must be able to accept direction. Must be able to work cooperatively with other classroom staff. Must be dependable, punctual, and a self-starter. Must be physically able to meet the demands of an early childhood classroom environment. RESPONSIBILITIES: Support and assist Head Start staff in delivering developmentally appropriate classroom environment for 20 children. As assigned, assists with activities to carry out daily lesson plans. May assist with (See Elder on page 17)
