Overview

GENERAL DESCRIPTION The purpose of this position is to assist in the supervision and delivery of quality service and care of youth ages 13-18 with substance use/co-occurring problems. The Assistant works very closely with the Supervisory Social Service Assistant to ensure a safe structured and therapeutic residential treatment environment. Supervises clients in the dormitory, cafeteria, recreation room, and on outings as well as maintains appropriate records.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS  High School diploma or GED required.  An additional one (1) year of specialized training or education preferred. COMPETENCIES  Decision-making skills.  Oral communication skills.  Detail oriented.  Attentiveness.  Ability to understand and follow directions. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS  While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The employee may occasionally be required to sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; taste or smell. The employee may frequently be required to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and may occasionally be required to lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.  Specific vision requirements for this position are close vision, distant vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to correct/adjust focus. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS  Must possess a valid driver's license with a driving history verified through a motor vehicle report that meets the requirements for Cherokee Nation underwriting rating.  Must be certified in CPR and maintain throughout employment. CPR may be obtained during orientation.  Must obtain Food Handler Permit within six (6) months of hire and maintain throughout employment. OTHER REQUIREMENTS  The employee must not be and will not be under sanction by the United States Department of Health and Human Services Office of the Inspector General (OIG) or by the General Services Administration (GSA) or listed on the OIG's Cumulative Sanction Report, or the GSA's List of Excluded Providers, or listed on the OIG's List of Excluded Individuals/Entities (LEIE).  Must meet and maintain periodic background investigation and adjudication for child care.