Full-time · Global
Join the Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians: A Career Path With Outstanding Benefits!
Séekas’in! We are seeking dynamic and enthusiastic individuals to join our team at the Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians. Located in the Sierra Nevada foothills of Northern California, we are a federally recognized Indian tribe dedicated to enhancing the lives of our Tribal community by upholding our cultural heritage, advocating self-sufficiency, and providing a range of beneficial services. We proudly open our doors to applicants of all backgrounds – you do not need to be a Native American to join our team.
Why Join Us?
Comprehensive Health Benefits | Enjoy a top-tier PPO Health Insurance plan completely free for full-time employees, with 90% coverage for dependents
Additional Insurance Coverage | free dental, vision, and group term life insurance
Retirement Savings Plan | 100% employer match of 401K, up to a 5% of employee’ salary
Generous Leave Policy | Up to 12 sick days per calendar year, 12 paid holidays, up to one week of paid Christmas vacation depending on workload and department needs, and three weeks of paid vacation (four weeks after three years)
Wellness Reimbursement | Up to $60 monthly for gym or health club memberships
Student Loan Forgiveness | Eligibility for the Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program
Cultural Enrichment | The Tribe hosts many unique cultural activities and events that celebrate and educate about our Nisenan, Miwok, and Hawaiian heritage
Join our team and contribute to a vibrant Tribal community while enjoying exceptional employee benefits and a rich cultural environment. Apply now for a rewarding experience! Sitapáy’omís!
POSITION SUMMARY
The Dental Hygienist will play a vital role in meeting the dental health care needs of the SSTHP patient population. Incumbent will provide quality disease prevention/systematic health promotion care, governed by general Indian Health Services guidelines, specific SSTHP policies and relevant laws published by the Dental Board of California. This is a full-time position (32 hours/week). The specific negotiated salary within the range will be based on training and experience.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
NATIVE PREFERENCE
Preference in hiring is given to either the most qualified applicant or a Native American candidate who meets the minimum qualifications. When two (2) or more Native American candidates have comparable qualifications, the following order of preference shall apply: (1) Members of Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians; (2) Spouses or domestic partners (certified through Tribal Court) of members of Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians; (3) Parents of children of the Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians; (4) All other documented Native Americans; (5) All other applicants in accordance with Title 25, U.S. Code, Section 472 and 473. Applicants claiming Native preference must submit verification of Indian eligibility.