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12 S moke S ignals OCTOBER 1, 2017 Appointments available in Optometry at the Health & Wellness Center • Comprehensive eye exams • Diabetic eye exams • Red eye treatment • Excellent selection of frames Call 503-879-2097 for an appointment. WALK-IN DENTAL APPOI NTMENTS FOR KIDS <6 NO APPOINTMENT NECESSARY FOR DENTAL CHECK-UPS FOR KIDS 5 AND UNDER WHO ARE ELIGIBLE TO BE SEEN AT THE TRIBAL CLINIC. JUST COME ON IN! We will check your child’s teeth during any of our clinic hours without an ap- pointment. Dental check-ups are recommended beginning with the first tooth! Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde Dental Clinic Phone 503-879-2020 Hours: Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri 8:00—5:00; Thur 9:30-5:30 JOB OPPORTUNITIES INTERNAL OPENINGS INTERNAL/EXTERNAL Tribal Court Programs Coordinator Job #084-17 Tribal Court Grade: 9 Closing date: Oct. 4 Information Specialist Shasta (Redmond, Or) Submit resume to careers@shastatpa.com Closing date: Oct. 5 Youth Prevention Manager Job #083-17 Social Services Grade: 14 Closing date: Oct. 6 College Intern Job #066-17 Youth Education Grade: 3 Open until filled EXTERNAL OPENINGS AFC Caregiver (on-call) Adult Foster Care Grade: 5 Open until filled Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Behavioral Health Job #065-15 Grade: 19 Open until filled Investment Accountant Job #078-16 Finance Grade: 15 Open until filled Internal applicants are 1. Current Regular Employee, past their six-month Introductory period, receiving at least a “meets expectations” on most recent performance evaluation and not under disciplinary action or per- formance 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 process 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 qualifications of the position during the course of the interview process will be given first consideration for hire and the recruitment process will end. 2. Tribal member spouses, parents and/or legal guardians of Grand Ronde Tribal member children and current regular employees. For a detailed job description, contact the Tribe’s job line at 503-879-2257 or 1-877 TRIBEGR. Pharmacy Clerk Job #085-17 Pharmacy Grade: 5 Closing date: Oct. 11 Salem Harvest is a partner with Iskam MǝkʰMǝk-Haws that connects farmers and backyard growers with volunteer pickers to harvest fruits and vegetables that would otherwise go to waste. We invite you to join us in our mission of building a compassionate community where neighbors help neighbors in a spirit of goodwill, where hungry families can gain self-sufficiency, where our urban and rural bounty is recognized and appreciated, and where simple, sustainable lifestyles are celebrated. Psychiatrist Job #062-16 Behavioral Health Grade: 23 Open until filled Here’s how it works Many commercial growers and private homeowners have trees, bushes, vines or entire orchards and fields that produce more fresh fruit or vegetables than they can harvest. We invite them to register their crops online. Donations are tax deductible. Some growers are eligible for a 15% tax credit. Working closely with growers, volunteer leaders organize harvests to gather the fresh produce. Volunteerpickerssignuponline,checkingoffaliabilitywaiver that protects crop owners. At least half of each harvest is delivered to Marion-Polk Food Share or its affiliated food pantries. Harvest volunteers may take home the remainder for children or homeless, unemployed, elderly or low-income individuals. Audit Manager Job #077-16 Audit Services Grade: 16 Open until filled We all benefit Harvests offer an opportunity for families to work together in the outdoors, meet local farmers and gain a better understanding of where our food comes from. In a state with the highest rate of childhood hunger in the nation, harvests offer local growers a compassionate alternative to letting their crops go to waste and provide low-income families a way to gain self-sufficiency. Parents have an opportunity to teach their children to care for others. Pediatrician Job #025-17 GRHWC Grade: 23 Open until filled Bus Driver Job #041-17 Early Childhood Education Grade: 5 Open until filled Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Behavioral Health Job #065-15 Grade: 19 Open until filled Disabilities & Education Services Coordinator Job #063-17 ECE Grade: 10 Open until filled Teacher Aide (on call) Job #061-17 Early Childhood Education Grade: 5 Open until filled Staff Accountant Job #012-17 Finance Grade: 11 Open until filled Drug-Free Workplace Policy Effective January 1, 2004, all employees are subject to random drug and/or alcohol testing. All pre-employment offers. When there is reasonable suspicion. Post accident. www.g ra n d ro n d e . o rg Meet new friends Harvests pull together a broad cross-section of the community representing diverse socioeconomic levels and ethnic groups. Hundreds of individuals primarily interested in sustainable lifestyles work alongside people who struggle with job loss and other economic challenges. Children are welcome at most harvests. Get Registered Registering is required if you want to pick fruit or vegetables with us, but you also will then be on the email list for newsletters and announcements. After you register you are eligible to sign up for harvests. Please contact Francene Ambrose, pantry coordinator, for more information at 503-879- 3663. Come and Learn About Food Preservation and Storage The Oregon State University Extension Service continues to offer a variety of food preservation classes this summer and into the fall. The classes are staffed by trained Master Food Preserver volunteers who provide instruction and hands-on opportunities for participants to practice safe food preservation techniques and build self-confidence and skills. The schedule of food preservation classes for includes: Preserving Fruit — July 20 from 10a.m. - 12:30 p.m. There’s nothing like home canned fruit! Learn the basics of canning fruits in this hands-on class. Find out how to prepare the fruit, liquids to use in the jar, basic equipment needed and safe methods for processing and storing this summer’s fruit bounty. Canning Vegetables — August 17 th from 10a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Low acid foods require pressure canning for safety. Do you fear the pressure canner? Learn how to safely use this handy piece of equipment. Preserving Tomatoes and Salsa — Sept. 21 from 10a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Spice up your life year round with flavorful tomato sauces and salsas that you preserve at the height of the tomato season. Learn safe methods for preserving tomatoes and salsa, including the “Laws of Salsa”. Preserving Meat — Oct. 21 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Hunting season is just around the corner. Learn to preserve your meat safely in our pressure canning class specifically focused on canning meats. Pre-registration is required a minimum of 3 days before the scheduled class. Childcare is limited and you must pre- register. Class size is limited. Classes are free and include an instructional packet, recipes, and sample products to take home. The classes will be held at Iskam MǝkʰMǝk-Haws, located at 9675 Grand Ronde Road in Grand Ronde. For more information regarding these classes contact Coordinator, Francene Ambrose at 503-879-3663, or fambrose@marionpolkfoodshare.org. Civil rights statement: Oregon State University Extension Service and Marion Polk Food Share offers educational programs, activities, and materials without discrimination based on age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran’s status. Oregon State University Extension Service is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Iskam MǝkʰMǝk-Haws is an equal opportunity provider.
