Start Family Mentor

Start Family Mentor Contract Position Department of Human Resource Development

The successful applicant must possess a minimum of two years sobriety. High School Degree, GED, or equivalent. Experience as a former child welfare client with prior SUD history and treatment. Knowledge of or familiarity with basic office practices, how to carry out instructions in written or oral form, dealing with complex family issues, completing routine forms, and answering routine telephone inquiries. Experience as a parent advocate/family mentor in any system preferred. Possess strong communicationnterpersonal skills. Commitment to and passion for working with families and children, engaging parents, and making a difference. Ability to use a productive problem-solving approach; help others develop unique sobriety approaches for themselves; utilize supervision and work well with START workers; think about challenges faced in the job and come up with ideas on how to address those challenges. This position is a testing designated position (TDP) under the terms and conditions of the CSKT drug-testing program and implementing rules. Employee will be subject to random (drug/alcohol) testing. This position is subject to a background check in accordance with Public Law 101-630, 25USC Section 3201 and Public Law 101-647, 42USC Section 13031. Must have never been convicted of or plead guilty to a felony crime of domestic violence, child abuse, elder abuse, sexual offense or a crime of violence. Must never had a CPS substantiation of child abuseeglect. Must possess a valid Montana Driver’s license. Position is required to sign a confidentiality agreement at least on an annual basis and to observe and uphold professional levels of communication protocols. Position is a mandatory reporter of child abuseeglect. All applicants must submit a complete Tribal employment application, copy of relevant academic transcripts and/or training certificates, copy of “current” valid Driver’s License, if enrolled in a Federally recognized Tribe other than CSKT, please submit proof & if claiming Veterans preference, submit a copy of the DD214 form. Failure to submit all of the above information will result in immediate disqualification during the screening process. Include Letters of Reference, a Cover Letter or a Resume as a personable supplement to the application packet. This position is a Testing Designated Position (TDP) within the definition of the CSKT Drug Testing policy. A favorable determination resulting from a completed Background Investigation is required prior to being placed in this position. The successful applicant, if not already employed by the Tribes must pass a pre-hire drug test and serve a mandatory six (6) month probationary period. Salary is $21.66 TO $24.90 per hour, plus benefits.

CSKT is a Tribal Member Preference Employer