Credentialed Prevention Specialist

Division: Health Services, A/CDP - Prevention

Job Code: 21-1093

Status: Full-time, Non-Exempt Deadline: Enníska/February 27, 2015

Description of Position: Promote an alcohol and drug free lifestyle in the community by doing lectures, distributing literature, getting businesses to promote sober living, etc. Provide community members and schools with information about addiction issues and about available services or programs, making appropriate referrals when necessary.

Qualifications: C.P.S. preferred or high school diploma or equivalent with a minimum of two years experience in the field of alcoholism/chemical dependency prevention or an associates degree in a related field. Must not abuse alcohol and/or any other drug for a non-recovering person or a minimum of three years sobriety for a recovering person. Subject to Fleet and Background Policies.

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 check(s) prior to employment. Some require candidate(s) to successfully pass a criminal background check prior to beginning employment, used solely for employment related purposes.

FLEET POLICY: Must be at least 21 years of age, have and maintain a valid driver’s license with a clean driver abstract.

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.