Overview The purpose of this position is to assist in the supervision and delivery of quality service and care of youth ages 13-18 with substance use/co-occurring problems. The Assistant works very closely with the Supervisory Social Service Assistant to ensure a safe structured and therapeutic residential treatment environment. Supervises clients in the dormitory, cafeteria, recreation room, and on outings as well as maintains appropriate records. Qualifications EDUCATIONAL & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT Social Service Assistant I High School diploma or GED required. An additional one (1) year of specialized training or education preferred. At least one (1) year of experience as a Paramedic preferred. Social Service Assistant II High School diploma or GED required. An additional one (1) year of specialized training or education preferred. At least two (2) years of experience in a related field. Social Service Assistant III High School diploma or GED required. An additional one (1) year of specialized training or education preferred. At least three (3) years of experience in a related field. COMPUTER SKILLS An individual should know Word Processing software. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS Must possess a valid driver's license with a driving history verified through a motor vehicle report that meets the requirements for Cherokee Nation underwriting rating. Must be certified in CPR and maintain throughout employment. CPR may be obtained during orientation. Current Food Handlers permit required. OTHER QUALIFICATIONS The employee must not be and will not be under sanction by the United States Department of Health and Human Services Office of the Inspector General (OIG) or by the General Services Administration (GSA) or listed on the OIG's Cumulative Sanction Report, or the GSA's List of Excluded Providers, or listed on the OIG's List of Excluded Individuals/Entities (LEIE). Must meet and maintain periodic background investigation and adjudication for child care. PHYSICAL DEMANDS While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The employee may occasionally be required to sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; taste or smell. The employee may frequently be required to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and may occasionally be required to lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision requirements for this position are close vision, distant vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to correct/adjust focus. WORK ENVIRONMENT The employee may frequently be exposed to outdoor weather conditions and may occasionally be exposed to wet or humid conditions (non-weather related), work near moving mechanical parts, or extreme cold (non-weather related). The sound level in the work environment is usually moderate.