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About Smoke signals. (Grand Ronde, Or.) 19??-current | View Entire Issue (April 15, 2000)
16 Smoke Signals Tribal member helps with employment opportunities New automated job resource kiosk now located in the Tribe's social services modular. V j """" "'o. ' r'Yj J , .-J 1 J y'r I j&ttKI Mr 1 I Automated job resource located in Grand Ronde Tribal member Patsy Pullin shows off the social service department's new employment kiosk. Grand Ronde is the only Tribe in Oregon to have a kiosk on site. The service is open to tribal members as well as members of the community. Photo by Brent Merrill By Brent Merrill Employment opportunities for Grand Ronde tribal members and members of the community, and the requirements necessary to keep those jobs once they get them, is a high priority for Tribal Employment Coordinator Patsy Pullin. According to Pullin, her programs put people to work. Pullin adminis ters the Native Employment Works program; the Welfare-to-Work pro gram; and a child care assistance pro gram for working parents. Pullin's program recently acquired an employment kiosk from the State of Oregon. The kiosk is an auto mated job information resource now located in the social services modu lar near the west end of the commu nity center. Grand Ronde is the only Tribe in Oregon with this type of kiosk said Pullin. "We got this kiosk because of our good name with the state," said Pullin. "We want people to know this is open to all members of the community, not just tribal members." Pullin, who along with her hus band Gene performed as country music artists for more than 25 years before settling back home in Oregon, explained that her efforts to get jobs for people and help them keep those jobs is an essential service. She said her program can help people with car repair expenses or even in some cases make a car payment so a client can be assured of keeping their job. She used Spirit Mountain Casino employ ees as an example. "Take someone who might be work ing at Spirit Mountain, they might need black shoes or black pants for work," said Pullin. "We can help with some of those expenses. The maximum amount a client can receive through Pullin's programs is $1,000 annually. "The upside of these programs is they are there for people who really need them," said Pullin. Pullin, a tribal member and the daughter of Tribal Chair Kathryn Harrison, explained that she takes her job seriously and is thankful to be working for her Tribe. "I am so impressed with our people. They are so beautiful," said Pullin. "They are beautiful and strong. Be ing here in this job makes me really proud to be a part of this. I feel like The Natural Resources department of the Grand Ronde Tribe seeks members for its Summer Youth Crew program. These positions are designed and funded for the purpose of providing enhanced opportu nities for youth andor students. Youth Crew Leader $10.50hour. Monday-Friday, 8:30-4:30 Approximately 12 weeks starting June 2000 DUTIES: Supervise and provide leadership to a six person summer youth work crew. Youth crew projects may include trail and park maintenance, native tree and plant plantings, forest inventory, or other natural resource and community projects. QUALIFICATIONS: Must be 19-24 years of age and reside in either Yamhill or Polk County. Expe rience in the proper use of hand tools. Must be in good physical condition and be able to work in rugged outdoor terrain. Experience in natural resources related work preferred. REQUIREMENTS: Must furnish their own work boots. A valid Oregon driver's license and safe driving record. Must successfully complete pre employment background check and drug test. Youth Crew Member $6.50hour. Monday-Friday, 8:30-4:30 Approximately 8 weeks starting June 2000 DUTIES: Work as a member of a six person sum mer youth work crew. Youth crew projects may include trail and park maintenance, native tree plantings, forest inventory work, or other natural resource and community projects. QUALIFICATIONS: Must be 16-19 years of age and reside in either Yamhill or Polk County. Must have the ability or experience to safely and prop erly use hand tools. Must be in good physical condition and be able to work in rugged outdoor terrain. Interest or experience in natural re sources related work field helpful. REQUIREMENTS: Must furnish their own work boots. Must successfully complete pre-employment background check and drug test. what I do is worthwhile. I feel like it is worthwhile to help someone get on their feet. It is worthwhile to help someone find a job. It is worthwhile to help someone who just got a job get child care assistance. It is gratifying." In the year that she has been on the job, Pullin said she has helped many tribal members get jobs and keep them through her programs. "The most important thing for people to know is that these programs are here," said Pullin. "If someone has limited transportation, I can make housecalls if needed." Pullin spends three days a week in Grand Ronde at the social services department. Wednesdays, she is in Salem meet ing with clients at offices provided by Chemawa Indian School. The num ber to reach Pullin at Chemawa is 1-800-452-7823. On Thursdays, Pullin is in Portland meeting with clients at the Tribe's Portland-area office. The Portland office is located at 110 Alder Street and the phone number is (503) 235 4230. Pullin can be reached by calling 1-800-422-0232, ext. 4543 or 879-4543. COMMUNITY SERVICE CASE MANAGER Responsible for providing advocates and securing resources for clients including hous ing, public assistance, employment services and other assistance. Successful candidates will have 2-5 years experience in case man agement. Experience in the chemical de pendency treatment preferred. Minimum of high school diplomaGED or degree in social science a plus. Must have valid driver's license and reliable personal transportation. Preference will be given to American Indi ansAlaska Natives, or experience working with American IndiansAlaska Natives. VAN DRIVER Responsible for transporting patients, clients and employees between three facilities within Portland. Must have a valid driver's license, clean driving record, and insurance. High school diploma or GED and some ex perience as a van driver preferred. TO APPLY: Send resume to the Native American Rehabilitation Association (NARA) Administrative Office, 17645 NW St. Helens Highway, Portland, OR 97321. Phone: (503) 621-1069. Fax: (503) 621-0200. ' m USB mi j! (anil '3Tnmjj !; p GGiwmftB Public Relations Manager GRADE: 20 CLOSING DATE: FRIDAY, APRIL 28, 2000 Requires a BABS in public relations, communications, journalism, English, or related field. Re quires five years of prior work experience in related field. Requires effective communication with others; inside and outside of the organization. Skilled in writing and basic journalistic style; must have a firm grasp of the English language, spelling, grammar, and syntax. Two to three years of supervisory experience desired. Photography experience required. Requires valid Oregon driver's license. Knowledge of Native American culture, tradition, and values strongly desired. Clinical Supervisor (Treatment Coordinator) Nanitch Sahallie in Keizer, Oregon GRADE: 18 OPEN UNTIL FILLED Requires a Bachelor's degree in social service or related field, Master's degree preferred. Re quires a minimum of five years of experience in chemical dependency treatment setting; two years of experience must be with adolescent chemical dependency treatment and two years minimum of supervisory experience with at least one year in a residential treatment setting or certification as a clinical supervisor. Requires certification as a Chemical Dependency Counselor II with certifica tion as CDS III required when experience and course work requirements are met. Requires a first aid and CPR certificate. Requires valid Oregon driver's license. Knowledge of Native American culture required; Native American employees preferred. Must pass a criminal background check. Treatment Specialist Nanitch Sahallie in Keizer, Oregon GRADE: 8 OPEN UNTIL FILLED Requires an Associate's degree. Recommend certification as a Chemical Dependency Counselor I when experience and course work requirements are met. Requires one year of experience working with youth, preferably in residential environment. Requires a first aid and CPR certificate. Must have a valid Oregon driver's license and a safe driving record. Knowledge of Native American culture required, Native American employees preferred. Requires the use of independent judge ment in the analysis of facts and circumstances surrounding individual client and family crisis problems. Must pass a criminal background check. Maintenance Technician II Nanitch Sahallie in Keizer, Oregon GRADE: 9 OPEN UNTIL FILLED Requires a high school diploma or GED. Requires two years of trade school in a related field and two years of facility maintenance experience. Housekeeping Technician (3 positions open) GRADE: 4 CLOSING DATE: FRIDAY, APRIL 28, 2000 Requires a high school diploma or GED. Requires a minimum of 18 months of experience in housekeeping or in a related field. Must have the ability to follow written and verbal instructions, ability to mix and use chemicals properly, and the ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to operate mops, buffer, vacuum, broom, dustmop, carpet cleaner, utility cart, and dishwasher is a must. Preschool Aide GRADE: 3 CLOSING DATE: FRIDAY, APRIL 28, 2000 Requires a high school diploma or GED. Ability to work well with children and staff. Dependable and willing to participate in additional training. Must pass a criminal background check. film These are only brief description of these positions. To inquire about job openings or request an application, Please contact the Tribe's JOB LINE: 879-2257 or 1-877-TRIBEGR; or visit us at www.graridronde.org
