POSITION: Relief Manager
LOCATION: Red Cliff AODA-Mishomis House / Red Cliff Health Department
SALARY: $8.00 per hour
SUPERVISOR(S): Residential Treatment Coordinator and AODA Treatment Director/Counselor
JOB SUMMARY: Will provide assurance that the CBRF and its occupants are safe. Transport clients to assigned groups, reaction and cultural activities.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Direct, coordinate, and oversee the day-to-day operation of the residential facility, the activity of residents in the absence of and in place of the Residential Treatment Coordinator.
2. Arrange and schedule resident activities in accord with program protocols and group and individual treatment plans.
3. Assist residents to insure their compliance with individual treatment plans.
4. Implement cultural programming that supports AODA treatment strategies and respects individual preferences and differences.
5. Maintain resident records, program records, and other materials required by the Residential Treatment Manager, the AODA Program Director/Coordinator, the Administrator of the Health Center, the Health Board, the Tribal Council, funding sources, and certification bodies. Maintain proper and adequate documentation for all program expenditures.
6. Maintain the confidentiality of all client specific information and data in accord with federal and state guidelines and requirements.
7. Transport residents in accord with facility policy and as directed by administration and in collaboration with treatment staff.
8. Utilize the resources, materials, office supplies, equipment that have been purchased on behalf of or allocated for use by the Red Cliff AODA Treatment Program in accord with professional practice norms and Tribal Policy.
9. Participate in quality assurance measures conducted with the AODA Treatment Program.
10. Adhere to a professional code of conduct and applicable federal and state laws and regulations in the discharge of these assigned duties.
11. Present a professional, caring image for the Health Center and its programs.
a. Maintain a cooperative relationship with other Health Center staff and co-
workers.
b. Demonstrate tact, courtesy, and respect in communication and interaction with
Health Center patients, visitors, and staff and with outside agencies and programs.
c. Promote a working environment noted for effective cooperation and
collaboration between programs, services, and co-workers.
12. Attend staff and other meetings, in-services, and other events as specified by the
immediate supervisor or Tribal administration.
13. Participate in the implementation of grants, contracts, and projects being carried out
under the AODA Treatment Program and at the direction of the Director/Coordinator. These activities are to comply with the directives of the Tribal Council and Health Center Administration and to fulfill the conditions of the individual grants, contract, or project. The specific duties will reflect the individual program initiative and the concurrent needs and resources of the AODA Treatment Program. These assignments will vary from time to time due to the cyclical nature of these program efforts.
14. Perform other job-related duties as directed by the immediate supervisor or Tribal
Administration.
15. Maintain a clean and safe working environment.
SUPERVISORY AUTHORITY: None
KNOWLEDGE:
1. Personal commitment to a drug and alcohol-free lifestyle consistent with the accept
norms for abstinence and sobriety. If there is a personal history of alcohol and/or
chemical dependency, a minimum of two years of absolute sobriety is required.
2. Sound judgment and the capacity to respond to unusual circumstances and emergencies.
3. Ability to deal constructively with emergencies and conflicts.
4. Possession of a valid driver’s license and regular access to a motor vehicle with
appropriate insurance coverage. If no liability insurance, must get within 3 weeks after employment.
5. Able to travel throughout the community, make home visits, attend meetings, and participate in community educational programs.
6. Available for out of town and overnight travel.
QUALIFICATIONS: High school Diploma, GED or HSED. Prefer individual with some training in AODA field. Must not be convicted of a felony or currently be on probation. Good interpersonal skills and the ability to get along with diverse populations (clients, co-workers, professional staff, administration and the public). Good communication skills, written and oral. Knowledge of and sensitivity for Ojibwa culture and traditions. Work experience or volunteer activities in the field of substance abuse treatment preferred. Native American preference but all qualified applicants will be considered.
PERSONAL CONTACTS: Daily with patients, visitors, primary care providers Tribal and Health Center Administration and staff.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The duties assigned to this position involve bending, stooping, lifting and carrying. Items may be placed on overhead shelving.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: Mishomis House
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: This position requires at least 44 hours of CBRF Training. Many of these training are out of town at various locations.
POSTING: May 17, 2010
DEADLINE: Open
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION:
Red Cliff Tribal Administration Building
Personnel Office
88385 Pike Road
Hwy 13
Bayfield, WI 54814
www.redcliff-nsn.gov
rwygonik@redcliff-nsn.gov
(715) 779-3700 ext. 267 or 268
The Red Cliff Tribal Council has a Drug Free Work Place Policy and adheres to the intent of the Drug Free Work Place Act. All new hires are subject to a drug test prior to starting.
ALL APPLICANTS FOR EMPLOYMENT WITH THE RED CLIFF TRIBE ARE SUBJECTED TO THE BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS OF RCCL CHAPTER 43, AND THAT YOU ARE UNDER A CONTINUEING OBLIGATION TO SUPPLEMENT THIS APPLICATION FOR EMPLOYMENT WITH INFORMATION CONCERNING ANY CONVICTIONS THAT OCCUR AFTER COMMENCEMENT OF EMPLOYMENT WITH THE TRIBE.