Spilyay Tymoo, Warm Springs, Oregon
November 20, 2019
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Survey looks at homelessness in Warm Springs
The Confederated Tribes
Point-in-Time Count is a
calculation of the local
population who are experi-
encing homelessness.
The recent count helps
with the allocation of re-
sources based on the results,
said Dana ‘Buffy’ Hurtado,
Health Care analyst with the
Confederated Tribes Health
and Human Ser vices
Branch.
The data from the annual
Point-in-Time surveys will
lead to a baseline count of
those in the community who
are precariously housed.
‘Homeless’ does not nec-
essarily mean the person is
without shelter. If a person
Employment
The following jobs
were advertised re-
cently with the Warm
Springs Human Re-
sources Department.
Applicants are encour-
aged to attach cover let-
ter and resume with
completed application.
Questions regarding
application process can
be directed to 541-553-
3262. For full job de-
scriptions
see:
warmsprings-nsn.gov
Maintenance – Lim-
The number of
Precariously Housed
in Warm Springs,
according to the
Count, is 50. Com-
pare this number to
the Precariously
Housed in Jefferson
County: 21.
is without any shelter, then
he or she is considered “Lit-
erally Homeless.” Another
category is “Precariously
Housed,” and another,
“Sheltered.”
A person can be consid-
ered homeless if the person
is living with family or
friends, or at a shelter, with-
out a place of their own, for
instance.
As in previous years, the
2019 Point-in-Time Count
was based on a day of in-
terviews, outreach and assis-
tance. Here is a look at
some of the information
compiled from the 2019
Confederated Tribes Point-
in-Time Count:
The number of those
Precariously Housed in
Warm Springs, according to
the Count, is 50. Compare
this number to the Precari-
ously Housed in Jefferson
County: 21.
There were zero Shel-
tered in Warm Springs, and
ited duration
Laborer
Maintenance.
Wildlife biologist
Home visitor
Prevention coor-
dinator
Fisheries secretary
Fish biologist
Patrol lieutenant
Wastewater plant
chief operator
Probate/Vital Stats
receptionist
Health coordina-
tor
Limited duration –
On call
Officer manage
Telecommunications
officer
Assistant juvenile
prosecutor
Budget-contract and
grant analyst.
GIS specialist
Corrections officer
(three positions)
Fisheries depart-
ment manager
Education coordina-
tor/coach.
Range & Ag man-
ager
Family/child service
coordinator
Biologist
Community health
services driver
Security officer
16 who were Unsheltered,
according to the Count.
In the county there were
23 Sheltered, and 18
Unsheltered.
The total count for Warm
Springs was 66, and for the
county, 62.
The Count indicates there
were 23 individuals who
were experiencing Chronic
Homelessness; and 15 who
responded that they “Sought
shelter in abandoned build-
ings or vehicles.”
‘Chronic Homelessness’
is defined as individuals who
experience at least 12
months homeless plus more
than four times within a
three-year period (these are
unduplicated numbers).
The 2019 data further indi-
cates:
Fifty-five percent of
those surveyed said they had
at least one source of in-
come, with ‘Disability’ being
the most commonly reported
source of the income.
The survey looked at the
disability profile of the re-
spondents. Asked the type
of disability, the respon-
dents’ answers revealed this
profile:
Twenty-one individu-
als—highest incidence of
disability—had a ‘co-
occuring disability,’ defined
as two or more disabilities
for an individual.
Fourteen of those sur-
veyed said they had a Physi-
cal disability. Thirteen re-
ported a Mental disability; 11
had drug and alcohol addic-
tion; five reported drug ad-
diction, and seven listed al-
cohol. Six people said they
had a Developmental disabil-
ity.
Of those sur veyed, 86
percent reported access to
health ser vices in War m
Springs.
Forty-seven percent of
those surveyed were females.
Fourteen were under the age
of 17; and six were over the
age of 55.
(three positions)
Fuels monitor tech-
nician (two positions)
Native plant nurs-
ery project leader
Day care substitute
Medical
social
worker
Chief of police
Fish Tech I
Tribal veterans rep-
resentative
Lead custodian
Wilson, 541-460-7777.
Players Club host
lead - Janell Smith -
541-771-7777
ext.
3498.
Guest services op-
erator - Kapri Moorse,
541-460-7777
ext.
7700
Players Club host -
Contact Naomi Shy -
541-460-7777
ext.
7734.
Coffee stations at-
tendant - Heather
Cody ext. 7710.
Slot keyperson (3
full-time positions) -
Kyle Schackmann - ext.
7724.
Server (part time) -
Heather Cody - ext.
7710.
Server (2 part-time)
- Heather.
Cage cashier (2 full-
time) - Wyval Rosamilia
- ext. 7737.
Security officer (2
full-time) - Tim Kerr ext.
7749.
Indian Head Casino
The following are po-
sitions advertised with
the Indian Head Ca-
sino:
Count Team mem-
ber - Contact William
See page 8 for more on the
Point-in-Time Count.
Plateau Travel Plaza
The following posi-
tions are advertised
with the Plateau Travel
Plaza in Madras:
Cashier/Fuel at-
tendant - Darrell Jones
- 541-777-2815.
Warm Springs Community Calendar
Brought to you by KWSO 91.9 FM
Thursday, November 21
Fitness Classes today
include Functional Fit-
ness during the noon hour
in the Community Center
Social Hall, and Insanity
Class in the Aerobics
room. Anyone interested
in working with a Personal
Trainer call Jennifer
Robbins at 541-553-3589.
There is an Alcoholics
Anonymous meeting to-
day at noon at the Behav-
ioral Health Center; and a
Narcotics Anonymous
meeting at 6 p.m. at the
Shaker Church.
There is a Food Han-
dlers Class from 10 a.m.
to noon in the Health and
Wellness Center atrium at
IHS. If you have any ques-
tions contact 541-553-
1196.
Friday, November 22
A senior citizen fit-
ness class is held Mon-
day, Wednesday and Fri-
day at 10:45 at the Se-
nior building. After class,
participants can eat
brunch. Today’s meal
will be butternut squash
apple soup. Other Exer-
cise Opportunities today
include Functional Fit-
ness Class at noontime
at the Community Center
Aerobics room. Pilates
Yoga class is at noon at
the Health and Wellness
Center.
There is a Behavior
Health Walk-In Clinic
Podiatry services at IHS
You can make an
appointment at the
Warm Springs Podiatry
Clinic at Indian Health
Services by calling 541-
553-2610.
If you need to be seen
right away you can also
opt for a Podiatry Nurse
Assessment by coming in
to the IHS clinic before
3 p.m.
today. Appointments are
available between 1 and 5
p.m. The medical social
workers at the clinic can
help with screenings, as-
sessments, crisis inter-
vention and many other
things for children, adoles-
cents and adults.
Saturday, November 23
There is an Alcoholics
Anonymous meeting this
morning at 10 at the Be-
havioral Health Center.
Sunday, November 24
Warm Springs Chris-
tian Fellowship meets
this morning at 10 at the
Senior Center.
The Warm Springs Bap-
tist Church has Sunday
School at 10, and Wor-
ship Service at 11 this
morning.
The Warm Springs
Food Bank is located at
the Presbyterian Church.
They are open from 11:30
a.m. to 1:30 p.m. today
after services. All food
banks and pantries do
take donations of non-
perishable food or cash
Monday, November 25
There is no school in
the Jefferson County 509-
J district this week for the
Thanksgiving
week
break.
Senior fitness class
is this morning at 10:45
at the Senior Center. Par-
ticipants are invited to eat
brunch after. On the menu
today: Grilled salmon
sandwich. Other Exer-
cise Opportunities today
include Functional Fit-
ness Class at noontime
at the Community Center
Aerobics room. Pilates
Yoga class is at noon at
the Health and Wellness
Center. Don’t forget on
Tuesday and Thursday
mornings at 6 a.m. there
is Early Morning Fusion
Fitness class at the Com-
munity Center.
There is Women’s
Prayer Group at the
Presbyterian Church from
12:15-12:45 today. All
women are welcome.
Tuesday, November 26
Fitness classes today
include Functional Fit-
ness during the noon hour
in the Community Center
Social Hall, and Insanity
class in the Aerobics
room. Anyone interested
in working with a Personal
Trainer call Jennifer
Robbins at 541-553-3589.
Today’s senior lunch
at noon is brisket and on-
ions. Seniors 60 and older
eat for free, 59 and under
are $5 and youth under 13
are $3 at the Senior
Wellness Center.
The Jefferson County
Food Bank is located at
556 SE Seventh Street in
Madras. They are open
for distribution this after-
noon.
There is a Victim Im-
pact Panel from 6-7:30
p.m. at the Warm Springs
Baptist Church. Commu-
nity members are wel-
come to attend and listen.
There is a Warriors for
Wellbriety meeting this
evening at High Lookee
Lodge. They have drum
practice at 6:30 and the
meeting is at 7:30.
Childbirth Education
class is Wednesdays from
noon to 1 p.m. at the Fam-
ily Resource Center. This
is a 3-week series that fo-
cuses on Pregnancy, La-
bor and Delivery, and Mom
and Baby Care. To learn
more or find out when the
series starts, contact Allie
Anderson, MCH Nurse at
541-553-2460.
Wednesday, November
27
There is Senior Fitness
class this morning at
10:45 at the Senior Cen-
ter. Following class, par-
ticipants can enjoy a
meal. On the menu:
Roasted pumpkin soup.
Other Exercise Oppor-
tunities today include
Functional Fitness Class
at noontime at the Com-
munity Center Aerobics
Room.