New York State Certified Alcoholism Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC) or Counselor-in-Training

Division: IHS-Alcoholism/Chemical Dependency Outpatient Program

Salary: Dependent upon qualifications Status: Full-time, Non-exempt

Deadline: Tsiothohrkó:wa/January 31, 2014

Description of Position: The Court Clerk is responsible for providing clerical and administrative support in the daily operations of the Tribal Courts system and to ensure all needed information is available for effective functioning of the Courts.

Qualifications:  Applicant must be a “qualified health professional.” Qualified health professionals include: Certified Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counselor, Certified Social Worker, Nurse Practitioner, Professional Nurse, Rehabilitation Counselor, Therapeutic Recreational Specialist, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, and Family Therapist or Counselor-in-Training – Certified Alcoholism Substance Abuse Counselor Trainee credential or a minimum of 2 years experience working in a chemical dependency field as a counselor-in-training or an Associate’s Degree in chemical dependency.  Candidate must successfully pass criminal & background check, prior to employment beginning.

Obtain complete job descriptions online at http://www.srmt-nsn.gov or Human Resources – Community Building 518-358-2272.  Applicants must submit letter of interest, resume and proof of native preference eligibility to: [email protected] or Human Resources, 412 State Route 37, Akwesasne, NY 13655

NATIVE PREFERENCE POLICY:  The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe gives preference to Native Americans who meet the requirements of the posted position. Applicants not entitled to Native Preference will receive consideration without discrimination based on age, sex, disability or national origin.

DRUG TESTING POLICY: The successful applicant must pass a drug test for illegal substances prior to employment being confirmed.

BACKGROUND CHECK:  All positions require candidates to successfully pass background checks prior to employment.  Some require candidate(s) to successfully pass a criminal background check prior to beginning employment, used solely for employment related purposes.

ELIGIBILITY LIST:  A list of qualified candidates is created from interviews that may be used to appoint individuals to similar positions within the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe for a period of six months.