*** ALL POSITIONS REQUIRE AN LLBO APPLICATION ***

How to apply for employment with Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe:

• Apply in person at the Human Resources office:115 Sixth Street NW, Suite E, Cass Lake, MN 56633.
• Download an Application by clicking on the Employment Application link below and mail, fax (fax # 218-335-3697), hand deliver it to the Human Resources office, or email documents to the Human Resources office at llhr@llbo.org.
• Please submit cover letter, resume, credentials, references and transcripts for positions requiring a degree above a high school diploma or G.E.D.

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If the position you are applying for is considered Safety Sensitive & listed in the Job Summary as "Must pass a criminal background check", please fill out the BCA Background Release Form and submit it with your application.

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Summary of Job Openings is updated weekly.
Leech Lake Band Member preference, MCT, and other Native American preference applies.
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All positions require a valid Minnesota drivers license, current or be insurable (unless otherwise stated).
HR must receive your application documents before or no later than 4:30pm on the date the position is scheduled to close. Late applications received after 4:30pm will NOT be accepted. Thank you.
Call 218-335-3698 or toll free 1-800-631-5528 for more information.

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Posted February 1, 2010

EMPLOYEE SERVICES SUPPORT MANAGER ~ EDUCATION ~ DOQ ~ JOB CODE:  10-021 Closes: February 12, 2010
The Employee Services Support Manager has the responsibility to provide for the Early Childhood Program the processing of all Human Resources procedures, including the various forms and required communications according to GAPP regulations.  This will include the Recruitment, Hiring and Background Investigations and, Safety Sensitive Drug Testing Procedures, establishing and maintaining personnel required paperwork in coordination with the management of Early Childhood Program.  This position includes the supervision of the Team Leaders.  QUALIFICATIONS: AA or BA in Human Resources or related field and/or knowledge of the inner-working of Human Resources gained through three to four years experience in a Human Resource environment. Experience working in the Early Childhood field. Experience with interviewing and hiring selection procedures. Experience/skills in human relations and public speaking. Experience working with within the tribal community. Excellent computer application skills with experience in Microsoft Windows & Internet access. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Organizational and leadership capabilities. Yearly physical and TB test.
*An LLBO MVR release form must be filled and turned at same time as application.
*Class D driver’s license required.
*Must pass a criminal background check, a BCA release form must be filled and turned at same time as application.

3FT ECD FAMILY SERVICE ADVOCATES ~ EDUCATION ~ DOQ ~ JOB CODE:  10-020 Closes: February 12, 2010
Filling one (1) a vacancy in Onigum, one (1) in Cass Lake and one (1) in Bena,  please indicate on application site preference.
The Family Service Advocate’s responsibility is to provide opportunities for parents to empower themselves to become self-sufficient by accessing their needs. Determines if there is a need for services and provides the resources that are available to the families. This person is also responsible in helping to ensure that the classrooms contribute to the growth and development of each child.  QUALIFICATIONS: High School Diploma or General Education Diploma. Must enroll in CDA, AA or higher degree. Must have experience working with preschool children. Minimum of one-year experience working within the community. Possess a CDA credential (Child Development Associate), Home Visitor Certificate or a Family Service Certificate or be willing to obtain.  CPR/First Aid certified.  Work Hours:  M-Thur., 7:30am – 4:00pm & Fri., 8:00am – 4:30pm. Good oral and written communication skills and customer service skills. Possess word processing and computer skills. Must be 18 years old or older. Yearly physical and TB test required.
*An LLBO MVR release form must be filled and turned at same time as application.
*Class B driver’s license required. Possess and maintain a valid CDL-MN Drivers License with bus endorsement.
*Must pass a criminal background check, a BCA release form must be filled and turned at same time as application.

DRILLING/SVR ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT ~ DPW ~ DOQ ~ JOB CODE:  10-019 Closes: February 12, 2010
This position is to assist the Program supervisors with the administrative duties within the office. QUALIFICATIONS: Must have a High School Diploma or General Education Diploma, with 2-4 years experience. Post secondary training and experience a plus.  Knowledge of: annual budget preparation and monitoring of expense against established budget.
Knowledge of: English grammar, spelling and punctuation to correct obvious errors in material being typed. Understanding of construction: scheduling, construction accounting and financial reporting. Grant Management. Skilled in operating: computer equipment, typewriter, word processor, calculator, etc. Excellent interpersonal, organizational and communication skills. Ability to keep organized and up-to-date files for vendors, projects, etc. Ability to communicate well with others: both orally and in writing, using both technical and non-technical language. Ability to compose: memorandums and reports pertaining to various activities of the division. Ability to prepare purchase orders, payment vouchers, time and attendance reports, supply requisitions. Coordinate and arrange meetings, prepare agendas, reserves and prepares facilities, records and transcribes minutes of meetings.
*Class D driver’s license required.

CHILD PROTECTION CASE MANAGER ~ HUMAN SERVICES ~ DOQ ~ JOB CODE:  10-018 Closes: February 12, 2010
The Child Protection Case Manager is responsible for providing comprehensive case management services to children and families who are involved in the child protection system. The goal is to work directly with children & parents to reunify the family and achieve the safety, well-being and permanency of children in a stable home environment.  QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelors Degree in Social Work (BSW) or other Human Services related field. Experience working in a human services field. Experience working with Native American Indian children and families. Experience working with Tribal and/or District court systems. Experience in Microsoft Office applications. Knowledge of the Minnesota Indian Family Preservation Act and the Indian Child Welfare Act. Knowledge of Minnesota Statutes as they apply to child maltreatment.
Good oral and written communication skills and customer service skills. Develop case plan with families and monitor to ensure goals are achieved. Provide support and motivation to families in reaching their goals. Coordinate services to work with the family, relatives & children in resolving family crisis situations. Ability to be on call and respond to resolve crisis situations within the community. Facilitate supervised visits.
*Class D driver’s license required.
*Must pass a criminal background check, a BCA release form must be filled and turned at same time as application.

HEALTH DIRECTOR ~ HEALTH ~ DOQ ~ JOB CODE:  10-017 Closes: February 12, 2010
Manage, administer and oversee the provision of quality services that are offered to Band members through the Health Division programs. QUALIFICATIONS: Master’s Degree in healthcare administration or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Supervisory experience of a minimum of ten (10) staff members, for a minimum of five years. Advanced knowledge of Indian Health Service PL93-638, 93-437 and Tort Laws. Advanced knowledge of contracting in the healthcare field. Advanced knowledge of Federal, State and Tribal statutes, codes and regulations that effect children and families. Five to ten years grant writing and fiscal management experience; knowledge of federal, state and local funding sources. Familiarity with Leech Lake Reservation and Healthcare Agencies in surrounding counties.
Computer literate with a variety of software programs. Knowledge and experience in case management activities. Excellent time management, organizational, written & verbal communication, public relations, and public speaking skills. Experience in developing third party billing is required. Provide supervision and guidance to all Program Managers of the Health Division. Indirectly supervises line staff of these programs. Monitors all activity within Health Division.
*Class D driver’s license required.
*Must pass a criminal background check, a BCA release form must be filled and turned at same time as application.

CVD PROJECT CASE MANAGER ~ HEALTH ~ DOQ ~ JOB CODE:  10-016 Closes: February 12, 2010
The Diabetes Case Manager will be primarily responsible for identifying eligible individuals with diabetes, recruiting individuals to participate and providing outpatient education and case management to persons with diabetes who receive their care at the Cass Lake Indian Hospital or associated clinics. A major component of the case management aspect of this position is assuring that all attempts are made to treat CVD risk factors to target levels through the use of both medication and behavioral change. Other duties include assisting with the planning and implementation of community based diabetes prevention activities. QUALIFICATIONS: All qualified applicants should have experience in Diabetes care, treatment and education at the community level and meet one of the following credentials: registered Nurse, bachelor’s degree preferred. Registered Dietician or Public Health Nutritionist. Bachelors’ degree in nutrition with at least 900 hours of practicum experience with an accredited dietetic internship program. Registered Pharmacist. Health Educator, bachelor’s degree preferred. Certified Diabetes Educator preferred. Ability to apply specialized knowledge related to the care of patients with type 2 diabetes in: Native American Indian and Alaskan Native communities and cultures. Knowledge of all recommended target levels of CVD risk factors and current IHS standards of care recommendations for medication therapy. Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing with patients and family members, IHS and non-IHS health professionals, paraprofessionals and other staff members.
*Class D driver’s license required.
*Must pass a criminal background check, a BCA release form must be filled and turned at same time as application.

S.H.I.P. PROGRAM COORDINATOR ~ HEALTH ~ DOQ ~ JOB CODE:  10-015 Closes: February 12, 2010
Under supervision of the Community Health Team and the Director of Nursing, this position will be responsible for coordinating programming for the Statewide Health Improvement Program (SHIP) Grant for the Leech Lake Ojibwe Tribe. Responsible for program activities, functions, and data entry to ensure that specific goals and objectives are accomplished in accordance with priorities, time limitations, funding limitations or other specifications. QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing or two (2) years demonstrated experience in Marketing. Demonstrated experience in collaborating with Tribes and County agencies. Experience working with Reservation populations. Excellent organizational skills. Strong leadership skills. Dynamic presentation and public speaking skills. Strong oral and written communication skills. Demonstrated computer skills. Experience in healthcare preferred. Understanding and sensitivity to Native American Indian culture. Experience in policy, procedures, and development of systems change.
*Class D driver’s license required.
*Must pass a criminal background check, a BCA release form must be filled and turned at same time as application.

2FT ECD INFANT/TODDLER TEACHER (0-3) ~ EDUCATION ~ $8.40/hr ~ JOB CODE:  10-014 Closes: February 12, 2010
Filling one (1) a vacancy in Onigum and one (1) in Bena, please indicate on application site preference.
The Teacher is responsible for helping to ensure that the classrooms contribute to the growth and development of each child. QUALIFICATIONS: Posses an Infant/Toddler CDA or AA Degree on Early Childhood Development. Must have experience working with Infants and Toddlers. CPR/First Aid certified. Excellent oral and written communication and customer service skills. Must have experience working with computers. Must have the ability to multi-task and work in a team environment. Be familiar with Head Start Performance Standards, LLHS Service Plans, and Policies & Procedures. Posses and understanding and sensitivity to the culturally specific needs of Native American Indian children and their families. Yearly physical and TB test.
*NO driver’s license required.
*Must pass a criminal background check, a BCA release form must be filled and turned at same time as application.

2FT ECD INFANT/TODDLER TEAM LEADERS ~ EDUCATION ~ $10.00/hr ~ JOB CODE:  10-013 Closes: February 12, 2010
Filling one (1) a vacancy in Onigum and one (1) in Bena, please indicate on application site preference.
The Team Leader is responsible to ensure that the classrooms contribute to the growth and development of each child.   The Team Leader guides the planning and implementation of a comprehensive child development program that meets or exceeds the Head Start Performance Standards.  QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum of an Infant/Toddler CDA required and be working towards an AA in Early Childhood Development. Must have supervisor experience within the past two (2) years. Must have experience working with Infants and Toddlers. CPR/First Aid certified. Excellent oral and written communication and customer service skills. Must have experience working with computers. Must have the ability to multi-task and work in a team environment. Be familiar with Head Start Performance Standards, LLHS Service Plans, and Policies & Procedures. Posses and understanding and sensitivity to the culturally specific needs of Native American Indian children and their families. Yearly physical and TB test. Hours are 7:30 am to 3:30 pm M-F
*Class D driver’s license required.
*Must pass a criminal background check, a BCA release form must be filled and turned at same time as application.

HUMAN SERVICES DIRECTOR ~ HUMAN SERVICES ~ DOQ ~ JOB CODE:  10-012 Closes: February 12, 2010
The Director develops implements and oversees the provision of quality services that are offered to band members. Their duties and responsibilities serving as Team Leader at an overall executive level are incurred for common objectives. Manage, administer and oversee the provision of quality services that are offered to Band members through the Human Services programs. Programs include Mental Health, Chemical Health, Family Violence and Child Welfare services. QUALIFICATIONS: Master’s degree in behavioral sciences or related field is required. Minnesota licensure in Social Work preferred. Basic knowledge of federal and state statutes, codes and regulations that effect children and families.  Grant writing and fiscal management experience; knowledge of federal, state and local funding sources. Familiarity with Leech Lake Reservation and Social Service Agencies in surrounding counties. Working knowledge of computer programs. Knowledge and experience in case management activities. Excellent organizational, written & verbal communication, public relations, and supervisory skills. Ability to interpret federal, state, and county policies to staff and Tribal Council. Ability to prepare and submit annual budget request within federal and state funding allotments.
*Class D driver’s license required.
*Must pass a criminal background check, a BCA release form must be filled and turned at same time as application.

FITNESS DIRECTOR ~ HEALTH ~ DOQ ~ JOB CODE:  10-011 Closes: February 05, 2010
To function as the Fitness Director for the Leech Lake Health Division. QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s Degree in Health, Physiology, Physical Therapy or related field. Initiative and sound judgment in applying procedures and existing policies. Initiative in developing new and revising existing programs and in setting up program priorities as established by the overall service unit plan. Provide overall supervision and guidance to entire Fitness Center/Program staff.  Reviews work or employees for professional soundness and conformity with policy and program requirements. Knowledge of the: concepts, principles, methods and techniques of administering and exercise program in a community-wide setting. Professional knowledge of the theories, principles and techniques of education and training in such areas as instruction, counseling, administration, development of criteria and tests and measurements for patients with diabetes. Excellent oral and written communication skills and customer service skills. Work requires extensive driving between communities and homes. Lifting and carrying is necessary to assist disabled patients in ambulation, to set up equipment in specialty clinics and set up audio-visual aids for group sessions in clinics, homes and outlying communities.
*Class D driver’s license required.
*Must pass a criminal background check, a BCA release form must be filled and turned at same time as application.

DATA & FINANCE CLERK ~ HUMAN SERVICES ~ DOQ ~ JOB CODE:  10-010 Closes: February 05, 2010
The Data & finance Clerk is responsible for general office management and performing clerical support for Data & Finance activities of the Child Welfare Department. This Clerk will be the primary person responsible for the processing of all procurement activities within the Department. QUALIFICATIONS: Must have a High School Diploma or General Education Diploma. Two years experience in accounting, billing or general financial office support. Experience in Microsoft Office applications. Must have good oral and written communication skills and customer service skills. Excellent telephone etiquette skills. Ability to prepare reports, letters, memos and other various documents as requested.
*Class D driver’s license required.
*Must pass a criminal background check, a BCA release form must be filled and turned at same time as application.

PRE-SCHOOL TEACHER’S ASSISTANT/INGER ~EDUCATION ~ $8.40/hr ~ JOB CODE:  10-005 Open until filled
The Teacher Assistant is responsible for helping to ensure that the classrooms contribute to the growth and development of each child. QUALIFICATIONS: Must have a High School Diploma or General Education Diploma. Have or willing to obtain CDA, AA or higher degree. Have experience working with pre-school children. CPR/First Aid certified. Must have experience working with computers. Be flexible with time, adaptable to various environments and a self-starter. Good oral/written communication and customer service skills.  Yearly physical and TB test. Be familiar with current Head Start Performance Standards and Leech Lake Child Care licensing requirements.
*An LLBO MVR release form must be filled and turned at same time as application.
*Class D driver’s license required.
* Is expected to and able to obtain a CDL, Class C Driver’s License with school bus/passenger endorsement within 90-day introductory period.
*Must pass a criminal background check, a BCA release form must be filled and turned at same time as application.

2FT MENTAL HEALTH THERAPIST ~ HUMAN SERVICES ~ DOQ ~ JOB CODE:  09-155 Closes: February 12, 2010
This position is responsible for providing direct mental health services to individual, families and group using psychotherapy, other treatment modalities and skills to produce social, psychological and emotional well-being. QUALIFICATIONS: License in Psychology, plus four years of clinical experience with multiple issues and diverse age groups. Preferred member of Board of Psychology.  Familiarity with: Leech Lake Reservation and Human Service agencies in surrounding communities. Good oral and written communication skills and customer service skills. High degree of professional ethics. Completes initial assessment of primary and secondary conflicts and reviews client history, including medical and family background and related environment. Provides comprehensive psychosocial assessment and designs individual treatment plans. Implements treatment plans; schedules and conducts one-to-one therapy sessions weekly, specific to the needs of the client.  Provides professional mental health services to in-patient, outpatients at the Cass Lake Hospital Emergency Room, who may require crisis intervention with the possibility of psychiatric in-patient.
*Class D driver’s license required.
*Must pass a criminal background check, a BCA release form must be filled and turned at same time as application.

PT/ON CALL OTP SECURITY GUARD ~ HUMAN SERVICES ~ DOQ ~ JOB CODE: 09-097 Closes: February 12, 2010
Must be willing to work the Saturday and Sunday 7 am to 10:30 am shift. 
Responsible for providing a safe and secure environment for patients, visitors and employees of the Opioid Treatment Program. QUALIFICATIONS: High School Diploma or General Education Diploma.  CPR Certification. Must have restraint knowledge, knowledge on how to deescalate a hostile situation. Must have good public and community relations. Good oral and written communication skills and customer service skills. Routine patrol to provide general and equal coverage. Abilities in report writing. Understanding and sensitivity to Native American Indian Culture.
*Class D driver’s license required.
*Must pass a criminal background check, a BCA release form must be filled and turned at same time as application.