Under supervision, provides outreach and social service assistance in support of the Clean and Sober Outreach and General Assistance program.

1. Works with ϯashaʔkʷčǝϯ program team, helps identify the needs of the students.
2. Occasionally fills in as a Connector when needed.
3. Through telephone calls or home visits, interviews and identifies clients’ needs for transportation or social service assistance.
4. Informs clients of available services and refers to appropriate service provider or community resource; assists clients by filling out forms and advocating or intervening on their behalf, if necessary.
5. Transports and/or accompanies clients and/or families to obtain medical and/or alcohol and drug treatment or other required services.
6. Organizes and participates in community events; attends various committee meetings.
7. Maintains confidential files and records.
8. Maintain the privacy and confidentiality of all protected health information in accordance with the Division’s Policies and Procedures, and in compliance with state and federal regulations.
9. Because of the Tribe’s commitment to community service and the well being of its members, each employee may be expected to perform a wide range of office and field duties from time to time. Such duties may or may not be related to their regular responsibilities.

Required: Graduation from high school or equivalent and two (2) years of related experience in a community services organization is required.

Special Requirement: Incumbent must be free from substance abuse for the last two (2) consecutive years.

Knowledge of:

• Chemical dependency and social services resources.

• Chemical dependency assessment.

Skilled in:

• Oral and written communication.

• Problem-solving and client interviewing.

• Working with diverse populations.

The working conditions described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties of this class. 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear.  The employee is occasionally required to walk; use hands to operate, finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderately quiet.