Tribal Employment

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Chemical Dependency Counselor 

Job Summary:

The Chemical Dependency Counselor enhances the quality of life of the Tribe and its members through the culturally appropriate delivery of prevention, education, early intervention, treatment and ongoing support services with abstinence as the primary goal.  The counselor position operates in a strong team environment and under the direct supervision of the Wellness Program Manager with the guidance of the Director of Children and Family Services and in cooperation with Tribal Staff.

Duties Include:

• Clinical Counseling: Provides chemical dependency treatment services and on going case management of booth adult and youth patients, from admission to discharge from the program.  Includes, but not limited to, conducting one on one counseling sessions, leading group counseling sessions, involving patients in developing and implementing individualized treatment and aftercare plans, family counseling and support, orienting new patients into the program, assessing referred patients and other duties as assigned.

• Case Management: Regularly assesses and monitors the progress of patients and maintains concise files and records through daily reviews and updates. Reports patient activities to the Program Coordinator to ensure over all goals of the department and patient needs are met through a coordinated departmental effort.  Maintains patient referral lists and patient logs for effective case management.  Maintains and ensures that all files meet Tribal and

  WAC

  codes.  Staff patient’s progress with Wellness Program staff and/or consultants to ensure optimum patient service delivery while honoring individual patient confidentiality.  Participate in quarterly program quality assurance reviews.  Willingness to maintain regular contact with inpatient patient’s and assists them with seamless transition to aftercare program.

• Meetings: Attends and participates in various community/staff meetings and staff committees whose goals directly or indirectly relate to the Wellness Program’s objectives. Personal/Professional Contact: Maintains regular contacts of a positive and professional nature with patients, patients’ families, staff, community members, Indian Health Services, treatment facilities, Tribal Court staff and others to accomplish program objectives and preserve good public relations.

• Prevention Planning/Coordination: Assists in the planning development and coordination of community alcohol and drug education and prevention efforts.

• Reporting: Assists Chemical Dependency Supervisor, Wellness Program Coordinator and Office Manager in the preparation and distribution of numerous reports including TARGET, quarterly program progress reports, Tribal Court reports, letters, assessments and patient compliance/non-compliance progress reports. Provide Office Manager with group sign in sheets, appointment log, direct service billing information, database face sheet and other non-billable data collection requirements.

• Other Duties as Assigned.

Qualifications:

• Chemical Dependency Counseling: Requires minimum of two years experience as substance abuse/chemical dependency counselor.  Specialized training in chemical dependency counseling.  Bachelor of Arts Degree in related field desired.  Maintain Department of Health’s required CEU’s each year.

• Licensing/Certification: Requires Washington State Counselor Registration, Chemical Dependency Certification in Washington State, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and First Aid Certification.  Requires documented certification of emergency medical skills in responding to alcohol and other drug-related medical emergencies.

• Personal Computer Skills: Basic personal computer skills are required, as well as the ability to learn word processing, spread sheet and other software programs.

• Other: Must pass a criminal background check.

• Requires a lifestyle free from the problems of alcohol and other drugs and the ability to be a positive role model.

• Excellent written/oral communication skills.

• Have valid Washington State Driver’s License.

Requirements:

• Regularly required to use hands to finger, handle or feel and talk or hear.

• Frequently required to walk, sit, stand and reach with hands and arms.

• Occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

• Vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Travel Requirements:

• Local, Statewide and out of state travel may be required.

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Environmental Coordinator

Job Summary:

The Environmental Coordinator will provide oversight and coordination for PGST’s Environmental Program which consists of six divisions: Environmental Protection; Habitat and ESA Conservation; Research and Monitoring; EPA Response & Brownfields; Data Management and Exchange; and Water Resources. This position will work together with the Natural Resources Director to expand our capacity to identify and address priority Puget Sound Partnership Action Agenda tasks in the Hood Canal and Strait of Juan de Fuca Action Areas and provide a lead role in environmental defense when proposed or existing developments or issues have the potential to result in significant negative impacts to our important natural resource species and ecosystems. The primary focus of this position will be to protect and conserve the tribe’s subsistence and commercial species including access to them, harvest opportunities and their associated habitats and ecosystems.

Duties Include:

• Provide oversight for PGST’s Environmental Program and six divisions.

• Work with the Natural Resources Director to expand capacity to identify and address priority Puget Sound Partnership Action Agenda tasks.

• Provide a lead role in environmental defense when proposed or existing developments or issues have the potential to result in significant negative impacts to our important natural resource species and ecosystems.

• Assist the Natural Resources Director in preparing and submitting grant and other funding proposals and collaborative partnership plans as needed.

• Participate in research, monitoring and restoration project planning and implementation activities.

• Conduct short weekly and longer monthly staff meetings with program division leads to touch base and help insure that funding, grant deliverable and PGST policy alignment is progressing as needed and staff coordination and team work is being optimized.

• Work together with the Natural Resources Director to review and analyze PGST policies inclusive of Codes and Ordinances and review potential needs for revisions.

• Provide lead role in addressing legal issues associated with environmental defense and or PGST treat rights that may arise, including acquiring and coordinating legal services as may be required.

Qualifications:

• Masters Degree required with at least three years of relevant experience in environmental policy, conservation, fisheries biology, or natural resources..

• Doctoral Degree in Science or Environmental fields or Law degree in environmental policy preferred but not required (satisfies two year of required experience).

• Familiarity with current environmental and natural resource issues of the Pacfici Northwest Tribes, particularly those concerning nearshore development impacts and fish and wildlife rights reserved through treaties with the U.S. Government and applicable court cases.

• Familiarity with state and federal environmental protection and water resource laws and regulations.

• Experience in areas of grant proposal preparation and administration including budget development. Experience in the preparation and execution of contractual agreements, projects and administrative reports is desired.

• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills, and be able to present complex information clearly and concisely in a variety of tribal and public forums.

Requirements:

• Regularly required to use hands to finger, handle or feel and talk or hear.

• Frequently required to walk, sit, stand and reach with hands and arms.

• Occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

• Vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Travel Requirements:

Local, Statewide and out of state travel may be required.

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To Apply

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An application is required for ALL postitions. Email your application and resume to jobs@pgst.nsn.us OR mail them attention Human Resources to the address below. You may also drop it off at the Tribal Center Reception. Final candidates must also pass a pre employment background screening and drug testing.

Human Resources
Tribal Center
Port Gamble S'Klallam Tribe
31912 Little Boston Road NE
Kingston, WA 98346

Indian Preference

Federal law recognizes the inherent authority of Indian tribes and tribal organizations to exercise an employment preference for their own members and other Indians. This is often referred to as tribal or Indian preference. Accordingly, preference in all aspects of employment with the Tribe will be given first to qualified members of the Port Gamble S'Klallam Tribe and second, to other qualified Indians. This preference is for the purpose of furthering the goals of self-determination and employment opportunities for the Tribe and its members. The Tribe values the contribution

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