REHABILITATION TECHNICIAN - GINIW WAAKAA'IGAN (GOLDEN EAGLE HOUSE) - RED LAKE VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION SERVICES

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

REHABILITATION TECHNICIAN

GINIW WAAKAA'IGAN (GOLDEN EAGLE HOUSE)

RED LAKE VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION SERVICES

Open: October 13, 2014

Closing: October 24, 2014 @ 3:00 p.m.

PRIMARY FUNCTIONS:

To provide support to rehabilitation counseling staff; may include assignments with client intake and outreach with the goal of assisting in services to achieve vocational goal. This is a full-time position that includes benefits (medical, dental, eye, life insurance, 401k, long-term disability, & workers compensation). This position does not have supervisory responsibility, reports to Director, full-time position w/benefits, salary: DOQ.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for interpreting and understanding State, Federal and Agency policies and procedures.

• Conducts necessary research to assist in counseling and placement techniques to achieve an employment outcome.

• Responsible for documenting services to person(s) with disabilities in collaboration with community service provides potential employment sites and business leaders.

• Responsible for observing and assessing in the work place potential dangers of disabling conditions and indicate preventive and corrective measures.

• Possess a thorough understanding of job requirements and employment trends.

• Possess ability to conduct research regarding medical and psychological implications of disabilities as well as medical and psychological terminology so education, awareness and literature can be provided.

• Familiar with the use and interpretation of psychometric testing.

• Attends all training and workshops as scheduled.

• Familiar with Worker's Compensation and Social Security laws and regulations.

• Provides administrative requirements such as statistical management/client data entry, completes necessary forms, and writes correspondence, memorandums and activity reports.

• Keeps current on the availability of financial resources, including assigned Case Service funds budget and other outside resources.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Valid Minnesota Drivers License and current auto insurance.

• College Degree; or three years disability related work experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Knowledge and demonstrated experience in problems solving.

• Demonstrated ability to work well with target population.

• Possess excellent communication and verbal skills as well as a moderate level of managerial skills.

• Possess a current driver's license with auto insurance.

• Knowledge of the morals and customs of Indian people and have the ability to generate an appreciation of cultural difference.

• MUST maintain strict confidentiality requirements at all times.

• Zero tolerance for drug, alcohol and substance abuse in the workplace (according to the Tribal policy and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973), which subjects all staff to random drug testing.

TO APPLY: Applications (w/Résumé attached) are being accepted at the Red Lake Human Resources Department, P.O. Box 546, Red Lake, MN 56671 Phone (218) 679-1847 *Fax (218) 679-4176.

TO APPLY ONLINE: Go to http://www.redlakenation.org and click "Job Postings" in the upper right hand corner and click "RLN Application".