Position:

Recovery Driver (Tribal Court)

Department:

Tribal Court Reports To:

Tribal Court Administrator Pay Range:

$19.37 - $19.99 per hour

Status/Term:

Part-time, Grant Specific, Hourly, 20 hours per week, 3 years

Location:

12 Wabanaki Way Indian Island, ME 04468

Job Summary:

The Penobscot Nation Tribal Court is seeking a dependable and compassionate Recovery Support Driver to provide transportation for patients to and from off-site peer recovery, group, and mental health services that support recovery from substance abuse and addiction. This position will also be responsible for coordinating monthly schedules of available recovery services and participant appointments while maintaining professionalism, confidentiality, and positive communication with participants and service providers.

Qualifications Required:

• A High School Diploma or GED required.
• Must possess a valid State of Maine Driver's License with a clean driving record.
• Candidate must undergo a character investigation, including a criminal background check as required by

P.L. 101-630.

• Must successfully pass pre-employment screenings as stated in the Penobscot Nation Policies and Procedures.
• Native American Preference will be adhered to in accordance with the Penobscot Nation Personnel Policies and Procedures.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

• Transportation for patients to/from off-site peer recovery, group, and mental health services that support recovery from substance abuse and addiction.
• Recovery Support driver will be responsible for coordinating monthly schedule of available services and participant appointments.
• Driver will also be responsible for upkeep of vehicles used for patient transportation.
• Responsible for adhering to all patient privacy regulations including HIPAA and Penobscot Nation Tribal Court Policies.
• Must be willing and able to administer naloxone in the course of their duties in the event of a suspected overdose.
• Interact professionally and effectively with others, focusing upon the attainment of Penobscot Nation goals and objectives through a commitment to teamwork.

Conforms to acceptable attendance/punctuality standards as expressed in the employee handbook. Performs other duties as assigned.

Physical Demands/Conditions/Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, kneel, bend, crouch, run, reach overhead, grasp, push, and pull, use hands to finger, handle, or operate objects, controls, or equipment. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Some exposure to childhood and other diseases may occur. The employee may be required to work outside normal workdays and office hours to meet operational deadlines and may be required to work in emergency situations. How to

Apply:

• Applications are available at the Human Resources Office or the Secretary's Office at the Nick Sapiel Building, Indian Island, Maine. Applications can also be downloaded at www.penobscotnation.org.
• Apply online at https://www.penobscotnation.org/departments/human-resources/employment-opportunities.
• Submit completed applications and résumés along with certifications to Human.

Resources@penobscotnation.org.

• For additional information, call (207) 817-7312 or email Human.

Resources@penobscotnation.org. Pre-employment physical will be conducted in accordance with the Penobscot Nation Personnel Policies and Procedures. Native American preference will be adhered to in accordance with the Penobscot Nation Personnel Policies and Procedures External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled, must be able to perform the essential functions (as listed) either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation, to be determined by management on an individual basis upon request. For more information, please contact Human Resources at (207)817-7312.

Pay:

$19.37 - $19.99 per hour

Benefits:

Disability insurance Employee assistance program On-the-job training Paid time off

Education:

High school or equivalent (Required)

Work Location:

In person