S MOKE S IGNALS
NOVEMBER 1, 2014
JOB OPPORTUNITIES
INTERNAL OPENINGS
n Bus Driver (on-call)
Early Childhood Education
Grade: 5
Closing date: Nov. 17
Internal applicants are
1. Current Regular Employee, past
their six-month Introductory pe-
riod, receiving at least a “meets
expectations” on most recent per-
formance evaluation and not under
disciplinary action or performance
improvement within the previous
six months,
2. Grand Ronde Tribal members
3. Spouse of a Grand Ronde Tribal
member or
4. Parent or legal guardian of Grand
Ronde Tribal member children
Internal recruitment
For those individuals meeting mini-
mum qualifications an interview will
be given in the following ranking order:
1. Grand Ronde Tribal members
a) Qualified Grand Ronde Tribal
members who show they meet
the minimum qualifi cations of the
position during the course of the
interview process will be given
fi rst consideration for hire and the
recruitment process will end
2. Tribal member spouses, parents
and/or legal guardians of Grand
Ronde Tribal member children
3. Current regular employees
For a detailed job description, please
contact the Tribe’s job line at 503-
879-2257 or 1-877 TRIBEGR.
EXTERNAL OPENINGS
n Legal Secretary
Legal
Grade: 8
Open until fi lled
n AFC Caregiver
(on-call)
Adult Foster Care
Grade: 5
Open until fi lled
n Support Counselor
Behavioral Health
Grade: 9
Open until fi lled
n Early HeadStart Home Visitor
(on-call)
Early Childhood Education
Grade: 9
Open until fi lled
n Certifi ed Medical Assistant
Medical Clinic
Grade: 6
Open until fi lled
n Pharmacy Director
Pharmacy
Grade: 21
Open until fi lled
Drug-Free
Workplace Policy
n Effective January 1, 2004, all
employees are subject to random
drug and/or alcohol testing.
n All pre-employment off ers.
n When there is reasonable
suspicion.
n Post accident.
www.gr a ndr ond e. o r g
Hospice seeking Native jewelry
The nonprofi t Willamette Valley Hospice in Salem is planning a used
jewelry sale in the spring as a fundraiser and is seeking donations from
talented Native jewelry makers. Those who would like to donate can contact
Hospice board member Steve Bobb Sr. at 503-876-3118. n
Tribal Employment Rights Office (TERO)
Open House: Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2014
The Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde Tribal Employment Rights
Office (TERO) is seeking construction workers that are CTGR Tribal
members & enrolled members of federally-recognized Indian tribes
to participate in a workforce that is being prepared for deployment
on construction projects. Projects are located on the Grand Ronde
Reservation and on ODOT projects in various locations in
Northwestern Oregon.
Please consider attending the TERO Open House in
partnership with Voc Rehab and 447 in effort to educate and recruit
Grand Ronde Tribal Member and Native Americans interested in
working on upcoming ODOT construction projects.
Interested in attaining employment in the area construction and
learning more about:
The Confederated Tribes Grand Ronde’s Memorandum of Understanding
(MOU) with the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT).
How TERO can assist you with attaining work on upcoming ODOT Construction
projects.
2014 & 2015 ODOT Construction projects in the Portland area.
Employment and training options & resources.
DATE: Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2014
LOCATION: 4445 S.W. Barbur Blvd. Portland, OR 97239
TIME: 4 to 7 p.m.
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SAVE OUR SKOOKUM
It’s time to start thinking about applying for or re-applying for pri-
mary health care coverage. If you do not have Medicare or primary
insurance coverage, you will need to apply for a product through
the Affordable Care Act (ACA) to maintain your Skookum Health
Assistance Program coverage.
If you have Oregon Health Plan or your state’s assistance program,
be sure to contact that plan and make sure your coverage doesn’t
expire. Most state assistance programs require recertifi cation on a
yearly basis.
The Save Our Skookum (SOS) team will begin sending letters to
Tribal members about applying for alternate health insurance cover-
age. Please be sure to make it a priority to reply to our requests in
order to avoid any suspension of Skookum.
If you are eligible for insurance coverage through your employer,
we do recommend that you apply for this coverage. If you have con-
cerns about costs for employer-sponsored insurance coverage, please
contact one of the SOS team members.
Remember, the Skookum Health Assistance Program IS NOT AN
INSURANCE PLAN. It is a payer of last resort, which means any
coverage you may have or be eligible for pays before the Skookum
Health Assistance Program.
We do have Certifi ed Application Assisters on staff at the Grand
Ronde Health and Wellness Center who can answer questions about
the Affordable Care Act and assist in the application process. Please
contact:
Loretta Meneley: 503-879-1359
loretta.meneley@grandronde.org
Sydney Clark: 503-879-2197
sydney.clark@grandronde.org
If you have questions regarding the
Save Our Skookum efforts, please contact:
Tresa Mercier: 503-879-2008
tresa.mercier@grandronde.org
Barbara Steere: 503-879-2487
barbara.steere@grandronde.org
Erica Mercier: 503-879-2080
erica.mercier@grandronde.org
Tauni McCammon: 503-879-1406
tauni.mccammon@grandronde.org
Here is a link to explore ACA online products: www. healthcare.gov n
Free Workshop!
Native Procurement Technical Assistance Center &
The Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde TERO present:
Introduction to Government Contracting
November 5, 2014 9:00 am to 3:00 pm
Spirit Mountain Casino Events Center
27100 Salmon River Hwy, Grand Ronde, OR 97347
Come learn about how the Native Procurement Technical Assistance Center
(Native PTAC) can help your business grow. This FREE workshop will cover
the basics of government contracting and the resources available to business
owners, how governments purchase, market research, registrations, certifica-
tions, and Native business programs. Business owners will have the opportunity
to ask questions about their specific companies and industries.
Register Here or go our event calendar at www.NativePTAC.org
Two Rivers CDC, a Native American non-profit 501(c)(3) organization, provides
FREE assistance through Native PTAC to individual and tribal owned Native firms looking
to become more successful in contracting with federal, state, local and tribal governments.
Food will be provided as well as Door Prizes
Webpage : www.grandronde.org/tero E-mail at: tero@grandronde.org
Or call: 503-879-2188
Guidance | Opportunity | Support
www.nativeptac.org info@nativeptac.org WA: 206-816- 6596 OR: 503-490-3774 AK 907-268-9941