Health Technician (Cultural Technician)

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• Utilize all available resources to provide cultural and spiritual awareness activities to all adolescents; Schedules cultural educational outings and/or experiential outings to participate or observe ceremonies.
• Promote an appreciation of the American Indian culture traditions and spiritualism; the incumbent is expected to possess excellent skills in cultural awareness and knowledge of traditional values. An understanding of traditional mainstream and bicultural factors will assist in the interactions with residents staff members parents referring programs and tribal entities.
• The work is to provide comprehensive services to American Indian adolescents requiring treatment for AOD abuse and dependency to resolve related problems and to establish a lifelong recovery process. Excellent skills in the use of tact and diplomacy and the use of judgment will assist in the work.
• The work is mostly sedentary with some physical activity such as in wilderness outings obtaining materials for and preparing the Inipi (sweat lodge) and vocational/recreational therapy on occasion. Prolonged periods of walking standing and climbing are sometimes required as well as the ability to lift bend and stoop in helping residents perform traditional activities.
• There may be need for occasional intervention or management of emergency situations (may require physical effort to restrain residents) and occasional lifting of objects weighing up to fifty (50) pounds. Training will be provided on non-violent crisis intervention as this is the policy of our facility.

Selectee may be subject to a probationary period
ESEP appointees typically serve a two year trial period
U.S. Citizenship is required
Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959

Must be available for evening and weekend work and may be subject to call back duty in emergency situations.

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Background Investigation Requirement:
This position requires the successful completion of a federal background investigation as a condition of employment.

A background investigation is a standard process used by the Federal Government to verify an individuals identity employment history education and other relevant information to determine suitability for Federal service.

Upon receipt of instructions applicants must complete all required background investigation forms within five (5) calendar days of issuance. Timely completion is critical to avoid delays in processing or a determination of unsuitability.

Applicants are strongly encouraged to prioritize this requirement and to maintain regular communication with their assigned Personnel Security Specialist throughout the process.

Financial Suitability Requirement:
This position requires a review of the applicants financial history as part of the personnel security and suitability determination. Applicants must demonstrate financial responsibility maintain good standing with creditors and satisfy all legal financial obligations prior to applying.

Individuals with substantial delinquent or unresolved financial obligations-including but not limited to delinquent federal or state tax liabilities defaulted federal student loans court-ordered fines or fees or child support arrears-may be deemed unsuitable for employment with the Indian Health Service (IHS).

Prior to the appointment candidates must present two valid forms of identification. If one of the documents is a state-issued ID or drivers license it must be REAL ID-compliant.

To qualify for this position your resume must state sufficient experience and/or education to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are applying.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g. Peace Corps AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g. professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience including volunteer and part time experience. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

Individual Occupational Requirements:
Specialized Experience (for positions at GS-4 and above):Positions in this series range widely in type and include support duties to medical or health personnel such as audiologists speech pathologists medical officers and optometrists. Therefore technician experience is experience that required application of the knowledge methods and techniques of the position to be filled.

In addition to the Basic Requirements you must also meet the Minimum Qualifications stated below.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
GS-06: Your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following type of work and/or tasks: Experience and ability to provide comprehensive services to adolescents requiring treatment for alcohol and other drug abuse and dependency to resolve related problems and to establish a lifelong recovery process; assisting in resident placement and assisting with aftercare planning and follow-up services; skill in cultural awareness and knowledge of traditional values to include cultural and historical information core ceremonial and spiritual functions and social activities.

This is a designated position covered by Public Law 101-630 requiring contact or control over Indian children. Due to this requirement the agency must ensure that persons hired for these positions have not been found guilty of or pleaded nolo contendere or guilty to certain crimes.

Time In Grade
Federal employees in the competitive service are also subject to the Time-In-Grade Requirements: Merit Promotion (status) candidates must have completed one year of service at the next lower grade level. Time-In-Grade provisions do not apply under the Excepted Service Examining Plan (ESEP).

You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement.