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Thank you for reviewing our Career Opportunities Page. Here you will find an up-to-date listing of current employment opportunities within our government and it's subsidiaries. We do have a preferential hiring policy that grants qualified Native American candidates special consideration in our hiring process in accordance with the Indian Preference Act of 1934 (Title 25 USC Section 472). Please do not let our policy prohibit your interest in applying for one of our open positions. Consideration will be given to applicants in the absence of a qualified Native American.

Human Resource Professionals - We are happy to assist you throughout the hiring process and throughout your career. If you have any questions feel free to reach out to one of us to assist. We look forward to meeting you.

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Department of Health & Human Services

Health Center - Recreation Tech

FSST Health Center Recreation Tech

Summary:

Assists with implementation of programs for the FSST Health Center Special Diabetes Program for Indians (SDPI) in coordination with the FSST recreation department.  Will need to have strong ties with the community, and be able to speak and interact with community members of all ages.  Will maintain a positive environment at the wellness and community center during recreation programs, and promote a multitude of programs to the community.  Key duties will include assisting with program activities including: fitness classes, sports and games, outdoor activities, and therapeutic recreation. In addition, Monitor the Wellness Center, assist individuals in the using the exercise equipment and cleaning and maintenance of the equipment.

Education/experience:

Minimum high school diploma or GED

Experience working in the health field, or prior experience in leading group exercises, personal training, and strong exercise testing and prescription skills is preferred.

Must submit to pre-employment drug and alcohol testing and P.L.101-630 background investigation.

Please apply on-line at fsst-nsn.gov and attach resume. For questions, please contact Lacey Rentschler, Clinic HR Manager at lacey.rentschler@ihs.gov or ph.605-573-4126

Long Term Care - Activity Director

LTC-Activity Director Job Posting 6-2024

 

Long Term Care - Laundry Attendant

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Purpose of Your Job Position

The primary purpose of your job position is to perform the day-to-day activities of the Laundry Department in accordance with current federal, state and local standards, guidelines, and regulations governing our facility, and as may be directed by the Administrator and/or the Director of Laundry Services, to assure that our facility is maintained in a clean, safe, and sanitary manner, and that an adequate supply of linen is on hand at all times to meet the needs of the residents.

 

Delegation of Authority

As a Laundry Worker, you are delegated the administrative authority, responsibility, and accountability necessary for carrying out your assigned duties.

 

 

Job Functions

Every effort has been made to keep your job description as complete as possible. However, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties you will be required to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or is a logical assignment to the position.

 

Major Duties and Responsibilities

 

Administrative Functions

  • Assure that work/cleaning schedules are followed as closely as practical.
  • Report all accidents/incidents to your supervisor no matter how minor they may be. (NOTE: Such occurrences must be reported on the shift in which they occur.)
  • Coordinate daily laundry services with nursing services when performing routine assignments in resident living areas.

 

Committee Functions

  • Serve on, participate in, and attend various committees of the facility as required, and as appointed by the Administrator.

 

Personnel

  • Attend departmental and staff meetings as directed or called.
  • Perform specific tasks in accordance with daily work assignments.
  • File complaints/grievances with your supervisor.

 

Staff Development

  • Participate and assist in department studies and projects as directed.
  • Attend and participate in inservice educational classes, on-the-job training programs, etc., as scheduled or as directed.

 

Safety and Sanitation

  • Assure that assigned work areas are maintained in a clean, safe, and sanitary manner.
  • Assure that established infection control and universal precautions practices are maintained when performing laundry procedures.
  • Coordinate isolation procedures with nursing service.
  • Report all hazardous conditions or equipment to your supervisor.
  • Follow established fire safety policies and procedures.
  • Dispose of refuse daily in accordance with our established sanitation procedures.
  • Keep work/assignment areas free of hazardous objects, unnecessary equipment, supplies, etc.
  • Other(s) that may become necessary/appropriate to assure that our laundry department is maintained in a clean, safe, and sanitary manner.

 

 

 

Equipment and Supply

  • Follow established safety precautions when performing tasks and when using equipment and supplies.
  • Report all hazardous conditions or equipment to the Director of Laundry Services.
  • Assure that equipment is cleaned and properly stored at the end of the shift.
  • Keep supervisor informed of supply needs.
  • Report all equipment malfunctions or breakdowns to your supervisor as soon as practical.
  • Assure that an adequate supply of laundry/linen supplies are maintained in laundry/linen closets to meet the daily needs of the residents.
  • Clean work/supply carts, equipment, etc., as necessary/directed.
  • Keep work area(s) free of hazardous conditions, i.e., spills, excess laundry carts, baskets, supplies, equipment, etc.

 

Laundry Services

  • Perform day-to-day laundry functions as assigned.
  • Perform specific tasks in accordance with daily work assignments.
  • Perform assigned tasks in accordance with established laundry procedures.
  • Collect, sort, and weigh soiled laundry, linen, garments, etc., and place in appropriate containers or assigned areas.
  • Sort soiled laundry, linen, garments, etc., and separate those items that require special stain removal/treatment.
  • Sort, count, and wash soiled laundry, linen, garments, etc., in accordance with established procedures.
  • Press/iron garments as instructed.
  • Clean floors, including sweeping, dusting, and damp/wet mopping. (NOTE: Assure that appropriate caution/safety signs are properly set up prior to performing such duties.)
  • Fold, count, stack, hang, and distribute clean laundry, linen, garments, etc., to residents daily and/or as instructed.
  • Keep walls and ceilings clean by washing, wiping, dusting, spot cleaning, disinfecting, deodorizing, etc.
  • Remove dirt dust, grease, film, etc., from equipment or floor surfaces, using proper cleaning/disinfecting solutions.
  • During emergency conditions, assure that clean laundry, linen, garments, etc., are distributed to designated areas as instructed.
  • Discard waste/trash into proper containers and reline trash receptacle with plastic liner.

 

Resident Rights

  • Maintain the confidentiality of resident information. Honor the residents' personal and property rights.
  • Knock before entering the residents’ room.

Miscellaneous

  • Turn in all found articles to your supervisor. Follow established policies governing the use and disposal of personal protective equipment.

 

 

Working Conditions

  • Works in all areas of the facility.
  • Sits, stands, bends, lifts and moves intermittently during working hours.
  • Is subject to frequent interruptions and may need to reschedule laundry activities.
  • Is involved with residents, personnel, visitors, government agencies/personnel, etc., under all conditions and circumstances.
  • Is subject to hostile and emotionally upset residents, family members, etc.
  • Communicates with laundry personnel and other department personnel.
  • Works beyond normal working hours, on weekends, and in other positions temporarily, when necessary.
  • Attends and participates in continuing educational programs.
  • Is subject to falls, burns from equipment, odors, etc., throughout the work day, as well as to reactions from dust, disinfectants, etc.
  • May be exposed to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc., including the AIDS and Hepatitis B viruses.
  • May be required to work on weekends and holidays.
  • May be required to work on shifts other than the one for which hired.

 

Education

Must possess, as a minimum, a 6th grade education.

 

Experience

None required. On-the-job training provided.

 

Specific Requirements

  • Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
  • Must possess the ability to make independent decisions, to follow instructions, and to accept constructive criticism.
  • Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the general public.
  • Must be a minimum of sixteen (16) years of age.
  • Must maintain the care and use of supplies, equipment, etc., and maintain the appearance of laundry areas, for sanitation, order, and safety.
  • Must be willing to work harmoniously with other personnel as well as be willing to handle residents based on whatever maturity level at which they are currently functioning.
  • Must possess the ability to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing laundry practices.
  • Must be able to follow written and oral instructions concerning the mixture of cleaning compounds, liquids, cleaning instructions, etc.

 

Physical and Sensory Requirements

(With or Without the Aid of Mechanical Devices)

 

  • Must be able to move intermittently throughout the work day.
  • Must be able to speak and write the English language in an understandable manner.
  • Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.
  • Must possess sight/hearing senses or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately so that the requirements of this position can be fully met.
  • Must function independently, have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with the residents, personnel.
  • Must be in good general health and demonstrate emotional stability.
  • Must be able to relate to and work with ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and, at times, hostile people within the facility.
  • Must be able to lift, push, pull, and move equipment, supplies, etc., in excess of fifty (50) pounds.
  • Must be able to assist in the evacuation of residents.

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

All positions require a minimum of a criminal background check to a maximum of an adjudicated P.L. 101-630 character and criminal background check.

  • Maintain Valid South Dakota Driver’s License.
  • Must be minimum of 16 year of age
  • Must have, as a minimum, one (1) year experience in a housekeeping or laundry position in a nursing home or other related medical facility.
  • Must be familiar with care of various types of floors, with cleaning materials, etc., and with cleaning and general housekeeping methods and equipment.
  • Must be familiar with the operation of various types of laundry equipment, practices and procedures
Long Term Care - PRN Days/Nights - Certified Nursing Assistant

Job Summary:

The primary purpose of your job position is to provide your assigned residents with routine daily nursing care in accordance with our established nursing care procedures, and as may be directed by your supervisors.

Education & Qualifications:

  • Must be a licensed Certified Nursing Assistant in accordance with laws of this state.
  • Must pass be able to pass and maintain a PL 101.630 Character Background Check.
  • Must pass a pre-employment drug/alcohol screen.
  • Possession of a valid driver’s license.
Must be able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
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Department of Education

FT Recreation Coordinator

Full-Time-Recreation Coordinator

Job Summary:

The Recreation Coordinator is responsible for coordinating, planning, organizing, and directing year-round sport and non-sport related activities or programs for all ages, but primarily targeting the tribal youth within the community. Provides and promotes safety, encouragement, motivation, and wellness to all members of the community center.

Education

  • A High School diploma or 2-3 years’ experience in the Recreational department is required; a degree in Recreation and Community Programming with a strong background in youth mentorship is greatly preferred.

Qualifications & Requirements:

  • Must pass be able to pass and maintain a PL 101.630 Character Background Check.
  • Skill in First Aid and CPR Certification.
  • Possession of a valid driver’s license and insurable by the FSST.
  • Must submit to a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening.
  • Ability to handle multiple tasks and/or projects.
  • Must be able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing to interface with a wide range of clientele, internal staff, external service providers, committee members, and community members as well as young people and parents; both publicly and meeting style.
Must have extensive knowledge of Native American issues, customs, culture, and history;
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Casual Labor

Emergency/Casual Labor
Full-Time
Open: until filled

Job Summary:

Education/Experience:

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Administration

Grant Writer

The Flandreau Santee Sioux Tribe is accepting application/resumes for a full-time Grant Writer.

Request:
Please submit any Grant Awards you have written along with your Application and Resume prior to interview.

Brief Summary:
The Grant Writer is a member of the business development team, responsible for conducting the full range of activities required to identify, prepare, submit, and manage grant proposals. The Grant Writer will perform prospect research to evaluate prospects for grants. The Grant Writer will work with finance and program staff to gather the needed information to apply for funding and ensure reporting compliance with funders on all grant programs. The Grant Writer is responsible to single out and seek funds for existing and future Flandreau Santee Sioux Tribe (FSST) projects.

Education and Experience: 
A Bachelor of Arts degree in business or pubic administration, community planning, or communications or combination of both education, training, and experience in tribal government, contract and grant writing, and community development proposals totaling three to five (3-5) years.

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Buffalo / Land Management Director

Flandreau Santee Sioux Tribe

Full-Time   Buffalo/Land Management Director

Job Summary:

The Director shall be responsible for providing technical oversight for management of the Tribe’s Buffalo and Land Management Programs. Will be responsible for all the FSST’s land leases between private individuals of the tribe.

Education & Qualifications:

  • Oversee the feeding and veterinarian needs of the bison herd.
  • Oversee the management and maintenance of all buildings and equipment associated with the bison herd.
  • Maintain record keeping in regard to feeding, breeding, and veterinarian needs.
  • Will be responsible for supervision and training of the Buffalo Program employees and shall make recommendations of the Executive Committee for improvement of the Buffalo Program and Land Management.
  • May be required to perform additional duties outside the scope of work provided above including physical labor.
  • Director shall not have authority to make any expenditure on behalf of the Buffalo Program without prior budget approval of the Executive Committee.
  • Director shall have access to the Buffalo Program equipment to perform the duties required hereunder.
  • Works closely with the Bureau of Indian Affairs identifying and acquiring funding sources for Land Management. Set priorities for the Tribe in terms of Tribal farming operations.
  • Insure that the Tribe develops an ongoing toxic weed control program by working closely with appropriate Federal, State, and local agencies.
  • Insure that the Tribe develops appropriate erosion control programs. This may include, but not limited to, shelter belts in and around the Tribal farm.
  • Additional duties as assigned.
  • Must have a high school diploma or GED equivalent or one year work experience prior to hiring. Must have a valid driver’s license.