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Tribal member helps with employment opportunities
New automated job resource kiosk now located in the Tribe's social services modular.
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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. '
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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.
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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