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JOB DESCRIPTION
IN- HOUSE (5 DAYS)
JOB TITLE: Healing House Resident Advocate (6)
DEPARTMENT: HEW/ Healing House - Alternative to Incarceration Program
CLASS: Full Time/Covered/Non-Exempt
SALARY: $13-18/HR DOE
OPENING DATE: January 25, 2024
CLOSING DATE: January 31, 2024
JOB SUMMARY:
Resident Advocate (RA) will be responsible for the supervision and monitoring of the clients, 24/7/365 days in the Healing House in the Alternative to Incarceration Facility. They will be responsible for making it a safe and healthy environment for all residents. RA's will be on an 8/10 hour work shifts and will make routine checks to account for the clients, documenting all activity. Will enforce the rules established for the facility. Transport clients to appointments and other activities. Will oversee client's daily and evening activities.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- To ensure the safety of the clients at the facility at all times.
- To support the clients during breakfast, lunch, and dinner at the facility.
- To teach and support clients in healthy meal preparation and lifestyle.
- Will document all incidents in clients' file(s) at the facility.
- Will write shift reports and brief the staff coming on for duty at the facility.
- Will assign clients chores and will participate in this process with the clients.
- Will ensure clients follow schedule of daily activities.
- Support the clients and families, and will explain the facility rules and the consequences.
- Escort or transport clients to scheduled appointments as needed.
- Other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- Must possess a High School Diploma, GED or currently enrolled in GED (working toward attainment of GED within 6 months of the hire date)
- Experience and or education in working with the public.
- Previous experience working with an Indian Community.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and writing.
- Must obtain Peer Support Certification within 6 months of hire.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
- Knowledge of the Hualapai Tribe's cultural traditions.
- Knowledge of confidentiality law.
- Working knowledge of Windows Operating System (Word, Excel) and other databases and computer programs used by Health Education and Wellness.
- Skills in operating modern general office equipment (computer, fax machine, copier)
- Knowledge of addictions and recovery processes.
- A genuine desire to work with individuals, and families in transition.
OTHER:
- Must be a dependable person with a positive attitude.
- Must pass a background check.
- Must have a Level 1 DPS fingerprint clearance card to start work.
- Must have a valid driver license and be eligible for Tribe's insurance.
- Must submit to and pass a pre-employment and random drug/alcohol screenings.
- Must be at least 21 years of age.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Peer Support Certification for alcohol and substance abuse;
- At least 3 years working experience with Native communities.
- Ability to speak the Hualapai Language.
HOW TO APPLY:
Submit a completed Employment Application to: Human Resources Department, PO Box 179, Peach Springs, AZ 86434, fax (928) 769-1191, or call (928) 769-2215/2216 for information. To be considered for employment, the Human Resources Department must receive a completed application by 5:00 PM on the closing date. A resume will not be accepted in lieu of a completed employment application. All applications and supporting documentation submitted becomes the property of the Human Resources Department; please keep copies for your own reference.
PREFERENCE:
All applicants are considered without regard to age, sex, race, national origin, religion, marital status, or physical disability. However, preference may be extended to persons of Indian descent in accordance with Public Law 88-355, Section 703 (702-71) and public Law 93-638, Section 7B.
THE HUALAPAI TRIBE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER/PROGRAM
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