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About Smoke signals. (Grand Ronde, Or.) 19??-current | View Entire Issue (Dec. 1, 1991)
Smoke Signals December, 1991 Pape 8 GED CLASSES r " JOBS Program and Services GED classes arc to provide an opportunity, for individu als that have not completed their high school education, to receive their GED. The classes are in Grand Ronde. WHEN: MONDAY AND FRIDAY MORNINGS (1991-1992) TIME: 9:00 A.M. TO 11:00 A.M. WHERE: GRAND RONDE TRIBAL SENIOR MEALSITE (Near Tribal Offices on Ackerson Rd.) ELIGIBILITY: The GED classes are offered to assist any enrolled tribal member and enrolled tribal members who are on AFS & their families. (No fees charged) The classed will also be offered to non-tribal Indians & non-Indians. Associated costs will include the instruc tion fee of $21.00 per month (est. duration of three months) and the final test charge of $35.00. INSTRUCTION: The GED classes will cover pre testing assessment, basis skill development, career and vocational evaluation, counseling & career planning , academic self-esteem and practice GED testing pro vided on site. FINAL TEST: Administered by Chemcketa Commu nity College upon completion of the class. Chemeketa final test cost is $ 35.00. POSITION: Accounting Supervisor SALARY: $21,000 $27,000 annually REPORTS TO: Controller CLOSING DATE: December 11, 1991 RESPONSIBILITIES: This position will be responsible for providing support to the Controller by daily supervising accounting staff, reviewing payroll, overseeing month end and general ledger entries, and assisting with audits. DUTIES: -Review check requests and check run prepared by accounts payable staff. -Reviewoversee semi-monthly payroll preparation. -Close general ledger, run reports. -Handleresolve vendor problems, etc. :Help prepare financial statementsfootnotes. -Prepare year-end reconciliations, closures. -Maintain inventory and depreciation schedule. -Assist in the preparation and scheduling of the yearly audit. -Bank reconciliations. -Review general ledgertrial balance monthly. -Other duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS: -Accounting degree or 5 years of progressively respon sible experience in full cycle bookkeeping, fund account ing experience preferred. -Experience using Lotus 123, Paradox, and AccPac software. -Valid Oregon Driver's License. -Experience working with Native Americans TribalIndian preference applies. Send Resume to: Barbara Mercier Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde 9615 Grand Ronde Rd Grand Ronde, OR 97347 WHO IS ELIGIBLE? Tribal members who are applicants or recipients of AFDC assistance and reside in the tribal six county service area. The service area includes the counties of Tillamook, Washington, Multnomah, Yamhill, Polk and Marion. HOW DO YOU BECOME A PARTICIPANT IN THE GRAND RONDE TRIBAL IOBS PROGRAM? - Tell your AFDC caseworker that you are a member of the Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde. - Your caseworker will notify the Grand Ronde Tribal JOBS Program. - The Tribal JOBS coordinator will then contact you foran initial intake to determine if you are eligible forservices. - If you are determined to be eligible for services, you will be asked to participate in a comprehensive assessment to determine your skills and needs. An Employment Plan will be developed and imple mented to work towards getting you, and eligible family members, employed and to become self sufficient. - Support services will be provided as necessary and in accordance with program guidelines. JOBS PROGRAM COMPONENTS The Tribal JOBS Program will assist you in getting i. the following types of help: Education Assistance: a) High School Education or High School Equivalency. b) Basic and remedial education to provide individuals with a basic literacy level. c) Education in English proficiency. Job Skills Training: - Vocational Training VETERAN'S BENEFITS Did you take Associate Degree courses? You may be eligible for retroactive G.I. Bill payments! You may be entitled to retroactive payment of VA educational benefits if you are a Vietnam-era veteran who took courses in an asociate degree program any time between January 1, 1982, and December 31, 1984. This is the result of the settlement of a lawsuit called Pacheco v. VA (formerly known as Schunemann v. VA). Potentially Eligible Veterans You may be eligible for retroactive payment of VA educational benefits if: 1. You are a Vietnam era veteran, and 2. Your did not use all the months of Ch. 34 VA educa tional benefits to which you were entitled, and 3. You were otherwise eligible for benefits, and Job Readiness Activities: - Activities geared to prepare the participant for workplace expectations. . Job Development and Job Placement Activities: a) Identifying and locating labor market opportunities. b) Marketing participants c) Securing a job COORDINATON State of Oregon (Title IV-A Agency) - The Adult and Family Services Division is respon sible for support services for child care while you are a participant in the Tribal JOBS Program. Grand Ronde Tribal JOBS Program - The Tribal JOBS Program will provide coordin ation and referral with other appropriate agencies, such as the JTPA agency and Tribal Education Program. - JTPA Agency referral may include: ' a) Job search assistance b) Classroom training programs c) Work experience program activities d) On the job training - Tribal Education Program referrals may include: a) Johnson O'Malley b) Adult Vocational Training c) Higher Education d) Adult Education - Other Agencies as Appropriate For more information call the JOBS coordinator at (503) 879-5211 or 1 800-422-0232, ext. 152. 4. You pursued courses in an approved associate degree program predominantly vocational in content, at any time between January 1, 1982, and December 31, 1984. If you have questions or need further assistance, you may contact: Cleveland VA Regional Office toll-free at 1-800 827 8144 or National Veterans Legal Services Project, Attn: Pacheco, 2001 S St., Nw, Suite 610, Washington, DC 20009. .
