August 15, 1996
SMOKE SIGNALS
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BeforeAfter School Caretaker I
POSITION NUMBER: 96-44
DIVISION: Education
JOB LEVEL: 2
CLASSIFICATION: Nonexempt
CLOSING DATE: FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 1996
PURPOSE OF POSITION: Is a member of a multi
disciplinary team whose objective is to provide a
comprehensive offering of educational opportunities
from preschool through post secondary levels
designed to promote lifelong learning for all tribal
members. This position is a member of the caretaker
team in the Before and After School Care Program
providing a safe environment for children to
participate in activities to enhance learning and well
being. LEVEL OF FORMAL ACADEMIC TRAINING: The
lowest level and the most common or typical level of
formal academic training for this position is a high
school diploma, GED or demonstrated high-school
level command of spelling, grammar, punctuation or
basic skills vocational training. The preferred level of
preparation for this position is 6 to 1 8 months of post
high-school specialized job skills training in child care
or early childhood education. The skills and know
ledge taught at this level are directly applicable to the
work performed and would not over-qualify the
average person with this level of education and
training.
LENGTH OF WORK EXPERIENCE: The work per
formed by this position requires the incumbent to
possess 3 months of work experience in day care or
positions working with elementary age children.
SPECIAL LICENSING AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
1. No adverse information found during criminal
background check and drug test.
2. Possess a valid Oregon driver's license and safe
driving record.
3. Native American employees preferred, knowledge
of Native American culture required.
BeforeAfter School Caretaker II
POSITION NUMBER: 96-45
DIVISION: Education
JOB LEVEL: 3
CLASSIFICATION: Nonexempt
CLOSING DATE: FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 13. 1996
PURPOSE OF POSITION: Is a member of a multi
disciplinary team whose objective is to provide a
comprehensive offering of educational opportunities
from preschool through post secondary levels
designed to promote lifelong learning for all tribal
members. This position performs as lead person for
the caretaker team in the Before and After School
Care Program providing a safe environment for
children to participate in activities to enhance
learning and well-being.
LEVEL OF FORMAL ACADEMIC TRAINING: The
lowest level and the most common or typical level of
formal academic training for this position is a high
school diploma, GED or demonstrated high-school
level command of spelling, grammar, punctuation or
basic skills vocational training. The preferred level of
preparation for this position is 6 to 1 8 months of post
high-school specialized job skills training in child care
or early childhood education. The skills and know
ledge taught at this level are directly applicable to the
work performed and would not over-qualify the
average person with this level of education and
training.
LENGTH OF WORK EXPERIENCE: The work per
formed by this position requires the incumbent to
possess over 3 months up to and including 1 year of
work experience in day care or positions working
with elementary age children.
SPECIAL LICENSING AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
1. No adverse information found during criminal
background check and drug test.
2. Possess a valid Oregon driver's license and safe
driving record.
3. Native American employees preferred, knowledge
of Native American culture required.
Chemical Dependency Counselor
POSITION NUMBER: 96-36
DIVISION: Nanitch Sahallie Youth Residential
Treatment Center in Keizer, Oregon
JOB LEVEL: 9
CLASSIFICATION: Exempt
CLOSING DATE: MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 1996
PURPOSE OF POSITION: Is a member of a multi
disciplinary team in an intensive residential chemical
dependency treatment program that uses a holistic
approach designed to empower Native American
youth to make choices which allow them to lead
happy healthy productive lives while being clean and
sober. Counselors establish treatment plans and pro
vide counseling while monitoring treatment progress.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE &
TRAINING: Must posses an Associate's degree or
completion of equivalent technical training and ex
perience. LENGTH OF WORK EXPERIENCE: The work per
formed by this position requires the incumbent to
possess over 3 years up to and including 5 years of
work experience in chemical dependency and family
counseling in a residential treatment facility.
SPECIAL LICENSING AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
1 . First Aid and CPR Certificate.
2. Minimum Certification as Chemical Dependency
Counselor I with certification as CDS II required when
experience and coursework requirements are met.
3. Valid Oregon driver's license and Safe Driving
Record.
4. Native American employees preferred, knowledge
of Native American culture required.
Tutor Assistant
POSITION NUMBER: 96-46
DIVISION: Education
JOB LEVEL: 5
CLASSIFICATION: Nonexempt
CLOSING DATE: FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 1996
PURPOSE OF POSITION: Is a member of a multi
disciplinary team whose objective is to provide a
comprehensive offering of educational opportunities
from preschool through post secondary levels
designed to promote lifelong learning for all tribal
members. The tutor assistant provides tutorial
assistance in classrooms for students needing
special attention and participates with staff in
providing youth education and cultural activities as
part of the before and after school care program.
LEVEL OF FORMAL ACADEMIC TRAINING: The
lowest level, most common or typical level of formal
academic training and the preferred level of
preparation for this position possessed by qualified
persons is 6 to 18 months of post high-school
specialized job skills training in child care or early
childhood education. It is the level possessed by the
majority of those who have qualified or would qualify
for placement into this position. The skills and
knowledge taught at this level are directly applicable
to the work performed and would not over-qualify
the average person with this level of education. The
preferred level is an associate's degree in early
childhood education or 1 8 months or more of training
in the field.
LENGTH OF WORK EXPERIENCE: The work per
formed by this position requires the incumbent to
possess over 1 year up to and including 3 years of
work experience in day care or tutorial positions
working with elementary age children with learning
difficulties.
SPECIAL LICENSING AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
1. No adverse information found during criminal
background check and drug test.
2. Possess a valid Oregon driver's license and safe
driving record.
3. Native American employees preferred, knowledge
of Native American culture required.
Spirit Mountain Casino
Employment Opportunities
1-800-760-7977, ext. 3744.
For more information, please call
Diana Ash, ext. 3836 or
Camille Mercier, ext. 3838.