QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must have High School Diploma, GED, or Certificate of
- This qualification may be waived for individuals 55 years of age or older who meet the remainder of the qualifications listed (Grade 4 only)
- This qualification may also be waived for KBIC members working toward obtaining their GED who meet the remainder of the qualifications listed below. (Applicants must obtain their GED within one year of hire and progress reports must be provided quarterly to the Department Director and Personnel Director). (Grade 4 only)
Grade 4 (PMR1):
- Entry level without certifications but willing to obtain within 1- 2 years of
Grade 5 (PMR2):
- CPRM (Certified Peer Recovery Mentor)
Grade 6 (PMR3):
- CADC (Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor) or ADC I (Alcohol and Drug Counselor I) certification.
- Must be at least 18 years
- If recovering from substance abuse, twelve (12) months of sobriety required.
- Must be willing to further education in the substance abuse field.
- Must be pursing or willing to pursue certification through UMICAD (Upper Midwest Indian Council on Addictive Disorders) ADC (Alcohol and Drug Counselor) or MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board of Addiction Professionals) CADC (Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor) CPRM (Certified Peer Recovery Mentor).
- The ability to relate to American Indians and non-Indians alike is essential as well as basic knowledge of the 12-Step Program
- Must have the ability to lead and supervises
- Must possess a valid unrestricted Michigan driver's license, and good driving record, and be able to be insured to operate fleet vehicles.
- Must be able to document legibly.
- Employment contingent upon the satisfactory result of a security background check, pre employment physical and pre-employment drug trust
- Must be able to obtain a satisfactory clearance in accordance with the Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Act Background Investigations