Program Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

POSITION TITLE : Program Assistant

DEPARTMENT : HHS – Behavioral Health

LOCATION : Tukwila, WA (Mobile Clinic)

REPORTS TO : Mobile Project Lead & Administrative Supervisor

STATUS : Hourly, Full-Time

WAGE RANGE : $26.40-$30.40

CLOSING DATE : Open Until Filled

• If you are an American Indian / Alaska Native and / or a Veteran and would like this to be considered preference in hiring, please upload documentation with your resume and cover letter. Acceptable documentation includes Tribal Enrollment card, a letter from your Tribe stating your enrollment, or BIA 4432 and / or DD214.

Position Summary :

Ensures the efficient and effective operation of the mobile clinic unit. Provides administrative support to the mobile clinic team and helps maintain necessary supplies, equipment, fuel, and other operational needs on the mobile unit. Serves as the primary driver / operator of the mobile unit for travel to and from community-based settings. Acts as a backup for all behavioral health administrative functions. Maintains professionalism in all interactions with internal and external stakeholders. Adheres to HIPAA and confidentiality requirements. Honors and represents the mission, vision, and values of the Cowlitz Indian Tribe (CIT) and the Cowlitz Indian Tribe Health and Human Services department.

This list of duties and responsibilities is illustrative only of the tasks performed by this position and is not all-inclusive.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities :

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

Minimum Qualifications :

Tribal preference in accordance with Cowlitz Indian Tribe Code and CIT Employee Policies and Procedures Handbook shall apply to all positions. All positions are required to adhere to CIT’s established safety policies regarding vaccine requirements and personal protective equipment (PPE).

Background Investigation Requirements :

Physical Demands :

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly is required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and communicate effectively. The employee occasionally is required to move throughout the facility; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to lift to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and clarity of vision at long distance.

Work Environment :

Work is generally performed in a mobile clinic environment, with exposure to outdoor weather when the mobile clinic is in operation. The employee may provide administrative support coverage for an indoor office / clinical setting with a moderate noise level. Employees may be exposed to bodily fluids, blood-borne pathogens, and infectious diseases. Situations occur where PPE (personal protective equipment) is needed. Overnight travel and / or evening and / or weekend work may occasionally be required. Tight time constraints and multiple demands are common.