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The Kalispel Tribe of Indians is an Equal opportunity employer. Consistent with federal law, the Kalispel Tribe of Indians applies Indian preference in employment. It is the policy of the Kalispel Tribe of Indians to give preference in hiring, promotions, and transfers into vacant positions to qualified applicants in the following order: 1) Kalispel Tribal Members; 2) Descendant or Spouse of an enrolled Kalispel Tribal Member; 3) Enrolled members of other Indian Tribes; 4) All other applicants. At-Will Employment: Employment with the Kalispel Tribe of Indians is at-will and can be terminated with or without cause, and with or without notice, at any time, either at the option of the employee or the Kalispel Tribe of Indians. Drug Testing: The Kalispel Tribe of Indians is a drug-free workplace. All applicants are subject to drug testing at the time of hire and at unannounced times during employment. Background Investigation: All candidates and employees may be subject to a background investigation.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates structured sessions between children and their caregivers face-to-face, telephone and/or electronic contact (i.e. video chat, Skype, FaceTime, or email)
• Provide transportation services to participants for case‑related activities to include medical appointments, therapy appointments, court hearings, unsupervised visits, or any other case‑related activities that do not require monitoring or supervision.
• Provide necessary client information to referring department and the family (contact logs, mileage, reports, case updates).
• Establish and maintain appropriate professional files which provide all necessary documentation regarding the family.
• Ensure that daily structured schedule is followed and enforce policies and regulations.
• Attend workshops, training, and meetings as necessary.
• Serve as a role model/mentor to assigned client.
• Monitor children with special needs to prevent accidents and/or injuries.
• Monitor and provide a safe visitation environment for children and terminate the visit if it is not deemed appropriate or parties involved have improper conduct. Clearly define the rules of visitation with all parties involved and notify referring agency if rules are violated.
• Promote responsibility and independence of children and their families.
• Implement behavior management, as needed.
• Have general knowledge of children's ages and stages.

Qualifications

• High School diploma / GED.
• Some experience working with children.
• Must have a valid driver's license and be eligible for automobile insurance under the Kalispel Tribe.
• A minimum of one (1) year driving experience.
• A clear driving record (a copy of driver's abstract required).
• Not have received a DUI or violations (driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs).
• No felony convictions involving the use of a motor vehicle.
• Ability to pass a WA state background check required.
• Ability to pass a Child Abuse and Neglect background check required.
• HIV / AIDS training.
• First Aid / CPR certification.
• TB Check.

Work Environment

• This position is performed primarily in an office environment. Significant portions of the job require extended sedentary periods; constant work with computers, including extended periods of keyboarding; and repetitive motion of hands and wrists.
• This position requires the ability to bend, stoop, lift, carry, and move items weighing up to 25 pounds or more.
• This position requires significant amounts of standing or walking.
• This position requires significant local travel. This position requires significant out‑of‑area travel for client services, meetings, and conferences.
• This position requires the ability to safely operate a motor vehicle.
• This position requires substantial amounts of overtime.
• This position requires significant amounts of work to be performed outside general business hours. Significant evening meetings and weekend work may be required.

Disclaimer

Certain licenses and certification requirements can be obtained once hired.

The Kalispel Tribe of Indians is an equal opportunity employer. The Kalispel Tribe of Indians is a Native American tribe and is subject to Indian preference in employment. The Kalispel Tribe of Indians is a federally recognized Indian tribe and is subject to federal law and tribal law. The Kalispel Tribe of Indians is subject to the Health and Safety Act.