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18 NOVEMBER 1, 2022 Smoke Signals Willamette University hosting ICWA discussion SALEM – The Oregon Department of Human Services will be holding a panel discussion at Willamette University about the importance of the Indian Child Welfare Act at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 2, at the school’s Kaneko Commons. The constitutionality of the ICWA will be challenged before the U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday, Nov. 9, during oral arguments for the Haaland v. Brackeen case. The Human Services Department is inviting community members and students from across the state to join in the panel discussion titled “Complex Conversations: Tribal Rights Are Human Rights – Protecting Oregon’s Indian Child Welfare Act.” The panel will discuss the importance of the ICWA, the Oregon Indian Child Welfare Act and the critical need to protect both. Panel participants will include Dion Jordan, director of Human Services’ Office of Multicul- tural Services; Aprille Flint-Garner, deputy director of Human Services’ Child Welfare Division; and Tribal experts on the federal ICWA, Oregon Indian Child Welfare Act, Indigenous history and government relations. The federal ICWA was passed by Congress in 1978 to provide protection to Tribal families, keep Tribal children connected to their cultural roots and preserve the future of Tribal nations. The Oregon Legislature passed the Oregon Indian Child Welfare Act in 2020, creating a state-based ICWA that aligned with the federal law. Haaland v. Brackeen is a lawsuit brought by Texas and several indi- viduals who claim the ICWA is constitutional. MARRIAGE ORDINANCE OPEN FOR COMMENT The Tribal Council adopted amendments to the Marriage Ordinance on an emergency basis at the Oct. 12, 2022, Tribal Council meeting. The amendments include: 1) Removing the requirement to record marriages with a county recorder or with the Oregon vital statistics office; 2) Providing that any marriage that has been issued a license, had a ceremony and been issued a marriage certificate as authorized by the ordinance is presumed to be valid; 3) Allowing the Court to charge fees for providing additional copies of the Marriage Certificate, and; 4) And other minor and technical edits. Tribal Council invites comments on the amendments to the Marriage Ordinance. For a copy of the amendments, please contact the Tribal Attorney’s Office at 503-879-4664. Please send your comments to the Tribal Attorney’s Office, 9615 Grand Ronde Road, Grand Ronde, OR 97347 or by e-mail to legal@grandronde.org. Comments must be received by Dec. 1, 2022. Health & Wellness Center entrance Reminder: The drive-through entrance at the Health & Wellness Center is for loading and unloading only. The entrance was built with our Elders and those with mobility issues and their ease of access in mind. If you are coming to the center to pick up prescriptions, please park in one of our regular parking spaces. CTGR EMPLOYMENT Posted October 28, 2022 Job# Position Title Grade Min. Start Wage Max Start Wage 1594 Certified Nursing Assistant – AFC * 7 $19.60/hr. $25.42/hr. 1666 Health Administrator 12 $31.56/hr. $40.58/hr. 1669 Lodge Caregiver * 7 $19.60/hr. $25.42/hr. 1670 Tribal Civil Engineer 15 $85,766.70/yr. $112,005.60/yr. 1671 Lodge Caregiver - On Call * 7 $19.60/hr. $25.42/hr. 1718 Staff Accountant 11 $28.69/hr. $36.95/hr. 1721 Firefighter – On-Call 9 $23.71/hr. $30.64/hr. 1724 Copywriter 10 $26.08/hr. $33.65/hr. 1725 Dental Assistant 7 $19.60/hr. $25.42/hr. 1736 Community Health Aide IV 14 $79,431.66/yr. $101,890.31/yr. 1744 Community Health Manager 17 $103,777.71/yr. $135,273.51/yr. 1753 Grant Program Manager 15 $85,766.70/yr. $112,005.60/yr. 1757 Tribal Court Programs Coordinator 9 $23.71/hr. $30.64/hr. 1775 Firefighter/Paramedic Preferred 9 $49,320.81/yr. $63,721.53/yr. 1784 Literacy Specialist 12 $31.56/hr. $40.58/hr. 1787 Teacher Aide/Bus Monitor - On Call 5 $16.53/hr. $21.10/hr. 1788 Chinuk Wawa Assistant Teacher 8 $21.56/hr. $27.90/hr. 1789 Mental Health Therapist 12 $65,646.00/yr. $84,415.32/yr. 1793 Tribal Court Volunteer – Court Appointed Special Advocate $21.10/hr. rr 1794 Enrichment – College Intern PART TIME 5 $16.53/hr. 1795 Enrichment Curriculum Developer & Trainer 10 $26.08/hr. $33.65/hr. 1797 Payroll Specialist 9 $23.71/hr. $30.64/hr. 1708 Peer Support Specialist/Female – Salem 9 $23.71/hr. $30.64/hr. 1726 Physician – Salem/Portland 25 $198,820.72/yr. $289,247.17/yr. 1778 Licensed Practical Nurse – Portland 12 $65,646.00/yr. $84,415.32/yr. 1779 Licensed Practical Nurse PART TIME – Portland 12 $31.56/hr. $40.58/hr. 1786 Billing-Auditing Specialist - Salem 8 $21.56/hr. $27.90/hr. 1616 Temporary Pool 2 $16.00/hr. $16.00/hr. The Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde offers generous benefits and competitive pay. ALL POSTINGS ARE OPEN UNTIL FILLED & WILL BE REMOVED WITHOUT NOTICE * $500 Hire-On Bonus - AFC Positions * Lodge Caregivers and CNA’s hired after March 4, 2022, are eligible when employed for 120 days. INTERVIEWS WILL BE GIVEN IN THE FOLLOWING RANKING ORDER: 1. Grand Ronde Tribal members. ( 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. 3. External candidates. Apply online at: www.grandronde.org SPIRIT MOUNTAIN CASINO CAREERS JOB ANNOUNCEMENT FOR OCTOBER 28 th , 2022 find your path ELIG IB ILITY AGE REQUIREMENT Candidates must be at least 18 years in age . TRIBAL PREFERENCE Tribal Preference applies. However, nonTribal candidates can be considered based on business need, certifications and skills required. AVAILABILITY Most positions work Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Part-time and full-time work is available. Specific schedules will be communicated upon job placement. Candidates will be expected to adhere to work and schedule requirements. ARE YOU LOOKING FOR AN OPPORTUNITY TO EXPLORE MULTIPLE CAREER PATHS? ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A WAY TO DEVELOP YOUR SKILLS AND ABILITIES IN THE WORKPLACE? APPLY TO THE CTGR TEMP POOL AND START YOUR JOURNEY TODAY! The CTGR Temp Pool was designed to fill the immediate staffing needs of CTGR Programs, and provides opportunities for participants to explore Part-Time and Full-Time job placement opportunities throughout the campus. We often have opportunities in the Health & Wellness Clinic, Social Services, Facilities, Human Resources, TERO, Housing, the MAT Clinic in Salem, Adult Foster Care, and many more. Apply online to begin your journey! APPLY ONINE: https://www.grandronde.org/employment/ POSTING TITLE Amore Waitstaff (Full-Time & *Part-Time) Food Runner (Full-Time & *Part-Time) Sports Bar Busperson (Full-Time & *Part-Time) Baker Guest Safety Specialist I Guest Safety Specialist II Lodge Houseperson (*Part-Time) Prep Cook (Full-Time & *Part-Time) Surveillance Agent I Surveillance Agent II Surveillance Agent III Table Games Dealer (Full-Time & *Part-Time) CLOSE DATE 11/3/2022 11/3/2022 11/3/2022 Until Filled Until Filled Until Filled Until Filled Until Filled Until Filled Until Filled Until Filled Until Filled $500 Referral Bonus SMC & CTGR Employees WAGE/SALARY $14.58/hr. + Tips $18.02/hr. DOE $18.02/hr. DOE $18.29/hr. DOE $18.29/hr. DOE $18.55/hr. DOE $18.02/hr. DOE $18.02/hr. DOE $18.55/hr. DOE $18.82/hr. DOE $21.22/hr. DOE $14.58/hr. + Tips $1,000 Hire-On Bonus All Positions Due to the nature of the interactions with other employees and the public we serve, Spirit Mountain Casino employees are required to provide documentation of receiving their first shot of the COVID-19 vaccine at time of hire and must have second shot of vaccine within 45 days of hire and booster vaccines are required. *Part-time employees are eligible for a 20% differential pay to their base wage if they are scheduled to work up to 29.99 hours per week. SPIRIT MOUNTAIN CASINO EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION ✓ Positions are offered depending on experience (DOE) within the range ✓ SMGI adheres to a Tribal hiring preference policy for enrolled members of the Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde Community of Oregon. ✓ Please reference the Job Description for job duties, qualifications, and required knowledge/skills. employmentteam@spiritmtn.com ✓ Job postings are updated every Friday with remaining and new positions; applications must be received by 5:00pm on the following Thursday to be considered. ✓ Incomplete applications will not be considered. ✓ ** Applicants that are hired for this position may be eligible for an incremental Hire-on Bonus ** https://www.spiritmountain.com/careers Call (503) 879-3737 for application assistance.