Education and Training:
- Requires a high school diploma/GED and at least 6 months relevant experience in the areas of addictions and mental health and/or willingness to learn necessary knowledge.
- Knowledge of private security function obtained through education or work experience; i.e. military, public safety or fire department a plus.
- Requires a valid driver’s license and to be eligible for the Tribes’ vehicle insurance.
- Maintain license and insurance eligibility throughout employment.
- Requires a First Aid and CPR certification or ability to obtain within 90 days of employment.
- Requires HIV/AIDS and blood borne pathogen training within 90 days of employment.
- Must become fully qualified as a Recovery Coach, Emergency Medical Technician or Behavioral Health Technician within 12-24 months from date of hire.
- Requires a negative TB test within 15 days of hire.
- Receives Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) and de-escalation training during course of employment and maintain certification throughout employment.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Requires professional experience or personal background that demonstrates a firm understanding of Native American traditions and customs, and cultural awareness as they relate to effective treatment delivery.
- Professional attitude required.
- Requires a high degree of organizational skill regarding independently managing workload and related responsibilities.
- Requires knowledge of and commitment to adhere to confidentiality and professional boundaries.
- Requires excellent oral and writing skills, and commitment strong documentation.
- Requires an understanding of electronic health record systems and their appropriate use in a chemical dependency treatment setting, and/ or willingness to learn.
- Must be proficient with all technology hardware, company systems and tools required to perform duties.
- Requires the ability to communicate comfortably with clients, family members and significant others, and community resources and professionals about recovery-oriented topics.
- Requires the ability to communicate effectively with the team and residents.
- Requires the ability to be able to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Requires the ability to work under tense, demanding situations and responding appropriately and professionally in crisis situations.
- Requires the ability to organize and prioritize work and manage time effectively.
- Requires the ability to operate a computer and work with various computer software applications.
- Requires ability to work independently and as a member of a healthcare team.
- Requires the ability to maintain professional working relationships with co-workers, supervisors, and other professionals.
- Requires the ability to complete all required documentation in a professional and timely manner.
- Requires the ability to demonstrate creative problem solving skills.
- Requires the ability to work flexible hours, evenings, overnights, weekends, and holidays.
- Requires the ability to work effectively in collaboration with BHP and other Tribal Health Programs.
- The incumbent performs work of a sedentary to moderately active nature.
- Requires sufficient ambulatory ability to walk to project locations, to stand for extended periods of time, and to bend and stoop for limited periods of time.
- The employee is frequently required to sit, stand and climb up/down stairs several times a day; use hands and fingers to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and ability to talk and hear.
- Requires sufficient arm-hand-eye coordination to operate a computer keyboard and pointing devises at a proficient level.
- Requires sufficient visual acuity to read technical documents and instructions.
- Requires the ability to lift, push, and pull objects of medium weight (less than 50 lbs.) on an occasional basis.
- Requires the ability to grasp, reach, push, and pull and move light weight work materials and supplies.
- Requires sufficient arm, hand, finger dexterity to use a personal computer keyboard, multimedia, and other office equipment.
- Requires sufficient hearing and speaking skills to project voice and communicate with staff, students, parents and other practitioners in small group settings and in one-on-one conversations.
- Requires visual acuity to read printed materials and computer screens.
- Requires willingness to work flexible/shift hours, evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
- Requires the ability to drive in adverse weather conditions.
Note: Pursuant to Tribal Policy, if this position is safety sensitive it is subject to pre-employment drug testing. In addition, this position is subject to reasonable suspicion and post-accident drug testing.
TRIBAL MEMBER AND INDIAN PREFERENCE WILL APPLY; PREFERENCE WILL ALSO BE GIVEN TO HONORABLY DISCHARGED VETERANS WHO ARE MINIMALLY QUALIFIED.
If required of this position, you must possess and maintain a valid Washington State driver’s license and be eligible for the Tribes’ Vehicle Insurance. In addition, this position may be subject to pre-employment background clearances. If applicable, these clearances must be maintained throughout employment.
INFORMATION: Diane Stensgar, HR Technician Senior, Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation, Human Resources Office, P.O. Box 150, Nespelem, WA 99155, (509) 634-2296 diane.stensgar.hrs@colvilletribes.com