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Treatment Director

Red Lake Nation

Fargo, ND

Posted/Updated: 16 days ago

Job Description

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

TREATMENT DIRECTOR

O-BAH-SHIING TREATMENT CENTER

Open: March 14, 2025 Closing: April 17, 2025 @ 12:00 p.m.

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

Responsible for directing the public entity charged with planning, funding, monitoring and evaluating a system of care for mental illness and substance abuse treatment and prevention. Reports to Executive Administrator, full-time position w/benefits, salary; DOQ.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

  • Administers, direct and coordinates all administrative activities for the O-Bah-Shiing Treatment Center.

  • Writes and submits grant proposals to Tribal Planning staff for approval.

  • Collaborates and communicates with other communities, county and state agencies in order to promote positive public relations and meet program objectives.

  • Prepares for and conducts regularly scheduled staff meetings.

  • Attends scheduled Tribal Council Meetings and present program progress verbally and/or in written reports.

  • Participates in educational presentations for community groups (i.e., schools, other agencies).

  • Makes public speaking presentations to promote understanding of the O-Bah-Shiing Treatment Center philosophy and goals.

  • Adheres to state and federal policies to maintain and promote strict client and employee confidentiality.

  • Responsible for the scheduling of staff on-call lists that provide on-call 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

  • Responsible for writing and updating Program Policies and Procedures.

  • Responsible for Program Quality Improvement Plans.

  • Responsible for programs budgets and planning and maintenance.

EDUCATION/WORK EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Must have a high school diploma and/or three (3) years' experience in the field of human services.

  • Must have a valid Minnesota Driver's license and personal auto insurance.

  • Knowledge of the principles and practice of management in the areas of budget development, personnel management, program planning and evaluation.

  • Knowledge of theory, principles, practices of chemical dependency rehabilitation experience and substance abuse prevention strategies.

  • At least four (4) years of chemical dependency rehabilitation experiences, including two years of supervisory experience.

  • Ability to work with and relate to American Indians with previous experience in working with such groups.

  • Must abstain and/or refrain from using mood altering chemicals while in his/her tenure.

  • Must submit to mandatory random alcohol/drug testing.

  • Preferably of American Indian heritage, and knowledge of the traditions and customs of the American Indian people native to Minnesota

  • Knowledge of contracts and grants

  • Ability to organize, prepare and present written and oral information clearly and concisely

  • Knowledge and experience with substance abuse prevention quality improvement processes

  • Employment contingent upon successfully passing Pre-Employment Drug/Alcohol Test and Background Check

TO APPLY: Applications and copies of certificates/diplomas are being accepted at the Government Center – Human Resources Department, P.O. Box 546, Red Lake, MN 56671 Phone (218) 679-1847. Email: Shalana.Lussie@Redlakenation.org