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The Flandreau Santee Sioux Tribe provides opportunities to people of all nations to contribute to the Flandreau Santee Sioux Tribe.
The Tribe offers excellent health, dental, vision, short-term, life/AD&D, and 401K insurance programs.

Applicants must submit to a background check and pre-employment drug and alcohol screening. Physical applications are available at the FSST Tribal Office. Applicants may attach their resumes to their Tribal Application forms.

Tribal preference: Preference in filling positions will be given to qualified Indian candidates in accordance with the Indian Preference Act of 1934 (Title 25 USC Section 472). Verification must be submitted with the application if claiming Indian Preference. Consideration will be given to non-Indian applicants in the absence of qualified Indian Preference eligible

Unless a specific listing directs otherwise, applicants should direct all questions and applications to FSST Human Resources either by email; by postal mail at 603 W Broad Ave., Flandreau, SD 57028; by phone at (605) 997-3891; or by fax at (605) 997-5043.  Apply Now

The Flandreau Santee Sioux Tribe is accepting applications/resumes for the following positions:



Long Term Care

Certified Nursing Assistant
Full-time
 

We are OPEN and HIRING – join the FSST Long Term Care Team!!  We are not just a place to work – we are a family of professionals and caregivers coming together to create a loving community of trust, respect and caring in a beautiful facility with a home-like atmosphere.  Full benefits for employees working 30 hours or more; great training provided and competitive compensation.

Available position:

  • CNA ($5,000 sign-on bonus)

We offer:

  • Competitive pay
  • Affordable Health/Dental/Eye (no employee contribution)
  • Life Insurance Coverage (no employee contribution)
  • STD (no employee contribution)
  • 401(k) with Safe Harbor Match, 6% match from employer
  • Leave plans
Cook
Full-time
 

We are OPEN and HIRING – join the FSST Long Term Care Team!!  We are not just a place to work – we are a family of professionals and caregivers coming together to create a loving community of trust, respect and caring in a beautiful facility with a home-like atmosphere.  Full benefits for employees working 30 hours or more; great training provided and competitive compensation.

Available position:

  • Cook

We offer:

  • Competitive pay
  • Affordable Health/Dental/Eye (no employee contribution)
  • Life Insurance Coverage (no employee contribution)
  • STD (no employee contribution)
  • 401(k) with Safe Harbor Match, 6% match from employer
  • Leave plans
Dietary Aide
Full-time
 

We are OPEN and HIRING – join the FSST Long Term Care Team!!  We are not just a place to work – we are a family of professionals and caregivers coming together to create a loving community of trust, respect and caring in a beautiful facility with a home-like atmosphere.  Full benefits for employees working 30 hours or more; great training provided and competitive compensation.

Available position:

  • Dietary aide

We offer:

  • Competitive pay
  • Affordable Health/Dental/Eye (no employee contribution)
  • Life Insurance Coverage (no employee contribution)
  • STD (no employee contribution)
  • 401(k) with Safe Harbor Match, 6% match from employer
  • Leave plans
Housekeeping
Full-time
 
 

We are OPEN and HIRING – join the FSST Long Term Care Team!!  We are not just a place to work – we are a family of professionals and caregivers coming together to create a loving community of trust, respect and caring in a beautiful facility with a home-like atmosphere.  Full benefits for employees working 30 hours or more; great training provided and competitive compensation.

Available positions:

  • Housekeeping

We offer:

  • Competitive pay
  • Affordable Health/Dental/Eye (no employee contribution)
  • Life Insurance Coverage (no employee contribution)
  • STD (no employee contribution)
  • 401(k) with Safe Harbor Match, 6% match from employer
  • Leave plans
Laundry
Full-time
 
 

We are OPEN and HIRING – join the FSST Long Term Care Team!!  We are not just a place to work – we are a family of professionals and caregivers coming together to create a loving community of trust, respect and caring in a beautiful facility with a home-like atmosphere.  Full benefits for employees working 30 hours or more; great training provided and competitive compensation.

Available positions:

  • Laundry

We offer:

  • Competitive pay
  • Affordable Health/Dental/Eye (no employee contribution)
  • Life Insurance Coverage (no employee contribution)
  • STD (no employee contribution)
  • 401(k) with Safe Harbor Match, 6% match from employer
  • Leave plans
Licensed Practical Nurse
Full-time
 

We are OPEN and HIRING – join the FSST Long Term Care Team!!  We are not just a place to work – we are a family of professionals and caregivers coming together to create a loving community of trust, respect and caring in a beautiful facility with a home-like atmosphere.  Full benefits for employees working 30 hours or more; great training provided and competitive compensation.

Available position:

  • LPN ($7,500 sign-on bonus)

We offer:

  • Competitive pay
  • Affordable Health/Dental/Eye (no employee contribution)
  • Life Insurance Coverage (no employee contribution)
  • STD (no employee contribution)
  • 401(k) with Safe Harbor Match, 6% match from employer
  • Leave plans
Registered Nurse
Full-time
 

We are OPEN and HIRING – join the FSST Long Term Care Team!!  We are not just a place to work – we are a family of professionals and caregivers coming together to create a loving community of trust, respect and caring in a beautiful facility with a home-like atmosphere.  Full benefits for employees working 30 hours or more; great training provided and competitive compensation.

Available position:

  • RN ($10,000 sign-on bonus)

We offer:

  • Competitive pay
  • Affordable Health/Dental/Eye (no employee contribution)
  • Life Insurance Coverage (no employee contribution)
  • STD (no employee contribution)
  • 401(k) with Safe Harbor Match, 6% match from employer
  • Leave plans
Transportation Aide

Summary: This is a full-time position with the FSST LTC Facility. The primary purpose of this
position is to provide transportation for residents to appointments and recreational outings, and to
assist the Director of Nursing in planning, organizing, and developing the facility’s Transportation
Program in accordance with current applicable federal, state and local standards, guidelines and
regulations, and as may be directed by the Administrator, to assure that the highest degree of
quality resident care can be maintained at all times.


Education and/or experience:
  • Must possess a minimum, high school Diploma;
  • Must maintain current CPR certification;
  • Must have a valid driver’s license;
  • CNA certification strongly preferred
Qualifications:
  • Must submit and pass pre-employment drug and alcohol testing
  • Must submit to background investigation in accordance with Public Law 101-630, Title IV, Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Act of 1990.
  • Ability to work with wheelchairs and assistive devices
  • Must be able to lift over 50 lbs. and know the proper technique for lifting patients. 
Minimum Data Set (MDS) Coordinator

Summary: This is a full-time position with the FSST LTC Facility. The primary purpose of this position is to conduct and coordinate the development and completion of resident assessments in accordance with the requirements of the state and the policies and goals of this facility.

Education and/or experience:
  • Must possess, as a minimum, a Nursing Degree from an accredited college or university, or be a graduate of an approved LPN/LVN program.

 

Qualifications:
  • Must submit and pass pre-employment drug and alcohol testing
  • Must submit to background investigation in accordance with Public Law 101-630, Title IV, Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Act of 1990.
Physical Requirements:
  • Must be able to lift, push, pull, and move a minimum of 50 pounds.
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Tribal Administration

Executive Assistant
Executive Assistant
Full-time
Open: until filled
 
POSITION SUMMARY: Under the direct supervision of the Tribal President and Executive Committee, the incumbent will perform various complex secretarial duties required for the operation of the Office of the Executive Committee.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
Must have organizational and office skills, including competency with computers, peripherals, and the use of software such as MS Word, Excel, etc.,
Be able to type 50 words per minute accurately.
Must have strong writing skills and knowledge of proper use of English grammar, spelling, punctuation, and knowledge of technical report formats.
High school diploma or GED highly preferred. Associates degree as Administrative Assistant or related field preferred. Must have three (3) years of progressive experience as a secretary, or personal assistant, and be capable of being responsible for major, complex administrative functions requiring the making of independent operating decisions.
Must have organizational and office skills, including competency with computers, peripherals, and the use of software such as MS Word, Excel, etc., and be able to type 50 words per minute accurately.
Must have strong writing skills and knowledge of proper use of English grammar, spelling, punctuation, and knowledge of technical report formats.
Possess a valid South Dakota driver’s license.
Must be able to be bonded for Notary Public Duties.
Education and training may be substituted for experience, if relevant to the position.
Grant Writer
Grant Writer
Full-time
Open: until filled
 
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.
Surveillance Officer

Cannabis Control Commission - Surveillance Officer

Part-Time

Open: Until Filled 

Job Summary:

We are looking for a Surveillance Officer to undertake the surveillance of our premises and protection of our staff and visitors. This position will be responsible for detecting any suspicious behavior and preventing vandalism, thefts or other criminal behavior, maintaining strict surveillance and access controls, and ensures regulatory compliance. The surveillance officer must be well trained in surveillance and dealing with perpetrators. The ideal candidate will inspire respect and authority as well as possess a high level of observation. The goal is to help the Cannabis Control Commissioners in maintaining excellent working conditions by keeping our facilities safe and problem free.

Education & Qualifications:

  • High School Diploma or equivalent.
  • Must be a minimum of 21 years of age.
  • Must pass a background check.
  • Moderate to Advanced computer skills in Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, and Excel with ability to learn new software applications.
  • Ability to communicate effectively in English both verbally and in writing.
  • Familiarity with report writing.
  • Excellent surveillance and observation skills.
  • Tech-savvy with experience in surveillance systems
Police Officer
Flandreau Santee Sioux Tribe
Law Enforcement
1 Full Time Police Officer
Open: Until Filled
 

Brief Summary: Enforce federal, tribal ordinances and municipal law and order codes adopted by the tribe; provide criminal and civil regulatory enforcement through tribal court; patrol tribal lands; investigate crimes; traffic control; collect evidence; prepare reports; serve warrants and summons. On an assigned shift: operate a patrol vehicle, foot patrol suspicious activities or persons, and disturbances of law and order; respond to radio dispatched calls, answer calls and complaints; issue traffic and criminal citations; control individual and group actions through verbal direction and/or the employment of necessary physical force; make custodial arrests and testify in court; provide police escorts and transports; perform residential and commercial checks; investigate traffic accidents; interview victims, witnesses and suspects to obtain additional information regarding criminal complaints, accidents, violations, etc.; conduct searches; complete arrest records; prepare reports and record evidence. Participate in a variety of in-service and special training programs, respond to and investigate domestic disputes, assist other agencies when requested or assigned, transport and care for prisoners as assigned. 

Qualifications & Requirements: Applicant must be currently certified through the state of South Dakota or Bureau of Indian Affairs. Applicants that have any felony convictions or felony deferred judgments will be disqualified from the process. Applicants with any misdemeanor convictions (non-traffic) or misdemeanor deferred judgments within the last 36 months will be disqualified from testing. No illegal drug usage within the last 36 months. Applicants who have used drugs within the last 36 months will be disqualified from testing. Education: you must have either a high school diploma or G.E.D. Must be 21 years of age at the time of appointment and possess a valid Driver’s License. You must be a U.S. Citizen or eligible to work in the United States. You must complete P.L. 101-630 background check and any other background checks that may apply for this position.

Education and Experience: Applicant must have a G.E.D. or High school Diploma, Applicant must be currently certified through the state of South Dakota or Bureau of Indian Affairs, Associates Degree in Criminal Justice preferred, 2-3 years law enforcement experience strongly preferred.

Must submit to a P.L. 101-630 background check and pre-employment drug and alcohol screening.

Apply online at www.fsst-nsn.gov

May attach resume to Tribal Application.

Preference in filing vacancies is given to qualified Indian candidates in accordance with Indian Preference Act of 1934 (Title 25, USC, Section 472). Verification must be submitted with the application if claiming Indian Preference. Consideration will be given to non-Indian applicants in the absence of qualified Indian Preference eligible.

Public Relations/Communications Specialist
Flandreau Santee Sioux Tribe
Public Relations/Communications Specialist
Open: Until Filled

 

SUMMARY: The PR/CS promotes the image and activities of the Flandreau Santee Sioux Tribe by consistently maintaining contact between the Tribe and the public. This position is also responsible for researching and disseminate information on upcoming tribal, regional, state, and federal events to the tribal membership and tribal employees. This position is responsible for providing marketing services to the Tribe’s businesses.
QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION, AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Communications or Journalism, experience may be considered in lieu of education.
• Minimum of three years’ experience in public relations, communications, or related field.
• Proficient with MS Office Suites (i.e. Outlook, Word, Excel, Publisher, etc.) and Adobe Suites (i.e. Photoshop and Illustrator), PowerPoint, and SharePoint.
• Experience with Web communications and social media preferred.