Four Winds Transportation Specialist

Position Title:                              Four Winds Lodge Transportation Specialist

Location:                                    HHS/Four Winds

Reports to:                                  Associate Director of Four Winds Lodge

Compensation Range:                    $18.27 -$29.81

Opening Date:                                  6/5/26

Closing Date:                                    6/19/26

*** Any individual who receives an offer of employment or will receive a payroll check are required to submit to a drug and alcohol test as a condition of obtaining employment. *** 

            ***Mille Lacs Band Member/American Indian preference applies***

SUMMARY: 

The Four Winds Lodge Transportation Specialist provides transportation to bring clients from community settings to Four Winds to begin in-patient treatment.  They also will be assigned to bring clients to and from clinical appointments, cultural and community events.  

QUALIFICATIONS:  

• Minimum of high school diploma or GED is required. 
• Knowledge of Band and other local health and social service resources.
• Ability to communicate effectively and respectfully with clients. 
• Demonstrated ability to maintain travel logs and complete monthly reports. 
• Understanding of HIPAA and the importance of confidentiality
• Understanding of Native American Culture.
• Must have current driver’s license with reliable personal transportation
• Proof of current insurance coverage, and insurability under the Band’s Auto Insurance Policy
• Must pass a state background check.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide transportation to cultural events and ceremonies, and sobriety events,     wellness court, and in-person court appearances.
• Provide transportation for client pick-up and appointments as assigned. 
• Maintain a record of activity and report this information as required for reimbursement.
• Other duties as assigned.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Nature of work is such that incumbent experiences infrequent periods of moderate stress while dealing with clients, family members, and others.
• Work is primarily transporting.
• Little threat of personal danger or risk other than that associated with travel.
• Hours are flexible as needed.
• Local travel is required.