FAMILY ADVOCACY COORDINATOR - RED LAKE BAND OF CHIPPEWA INDIANS

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

FAMILY ADVOCACY COORDINATOR

RED LAKE BAND OF CHIPPEWA INDIANS

Open: July 21, 2015

Closing: August 4, 2015@ 3:00 p.m.

SUMMARY:

The Project Plan is a innovative 5-year partnership between the Tribe and the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) to undertake a coordinated approach to reduce poverty, substance abuse, domestic violence, and associated outcomes such as suicide and incarceration. The Tribe will develop and implement a coordinated service delivery model that is centered on the needs of families and the community. The Family Advocacy Coordinator will be responsible for the planning, development, implementation, continuation, monitoring, and improvement of the project in support of the Red Lake Band of Chippewa Indians organizational mission and goals. Responsible for coordinating project goals and objectives of the Project Plan with local tribal, federal, state partners and service providers. Reports to the Executive Administrator, full-time position w/benefits, salary; DOQ.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for working alongside the BIA, National Coordinator. This individual will also be responsible for providing technical assistance and training to tribal leaders, community members, and families; recruitment and staff retention planning; assisting with policy and protocol development; and assist with evaluation efforts to improve outcomes and/or strategies for more effectively serving tribal children, youth, and families of the community.

• Provide project oversight and coordination on the Tribal Demonstration Project.

• Coordinates project goals and objectives with other key tribal service programs; Social Services, Law Enforcement, Tribal Courts, Job Placement/Training Program and other Tribal programs.

• Serve as a liaison between the Tribe and the BIA, Office of Indian Services, and Office of Justice Services (OJS)-Bureau of Indian Education (BIE), and other Federal agencies such as the Department of Justice (DOJ), Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), Department of Labor (DOL), and Department of Housing and Urban Development to coordinate resources and services for healthier and safer Red Lake Band of Chippewa Indians families.

• Provide oversight and monitoring of the Project Plan; includes managing the project budget; managing project resource allocation; plan and schedule project timelines; and track project deliverables in accordance with the Project Plan.

• Provide detailed reports and performance outcomes in coordination with other Tribal programs.

• Manage program evaluations and assessments, focusing on identifying and disseminating best practices and performance measurement outcomes. Use key performance parameters to monitor work performance, measure results, ensure deliverables and services meet or exceed the Project Plan, support management and decision-making, and facilitate communications.

• Meets with management, key stakeholders, and tribal officials/staff to discuss issues relating to Tribal programs for children, the elderly, and families in relation to the Project Plan.

• Monitors and/or assesses execution of applicable programs with responsibility in making recommendations on all phases of Project Plan. Identifies areas of improvement and strength and provides guidance on the attainment of such recommendations.

• Other duties as assigned.

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FAMILY ADVOCACY COORDINATOR (Cont.)

07/2015

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's Degree in Public Policy, Public Health, Family & Consumer Sciences Education, Social Work, or related field from an accredited college or university.

• A minimum of 2 years documented work experience in public policy matters which may include organizing activities.

• Familiar with the Violence Against Women Act (2005), the Violence Against Women ReAuthorization Act (2013), the Indian Child Welfare Act, the BIA Financial Assistance and Social Services Program at 25 CFR Part 20, and Family Court procedures.

• Excellent public speaking and presentation skills.

• Energetic and committed, with a willingness and ability to work across multiple programs to ensure no barriers to success.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs, etc.

• Ability to organize/maintain detailed records; complete necessary paperwork and meet deadlines

• Strong writing and oral communication skills.

• Knowledge of budget preparation, control, and management.

• Valid Minnesota driver's license and auto insurance

• Employment contingent upon successfully passing Pre-Employment Drug/Alcohol Test.

• Native preference applies in filling this position; those not entitled to native preference

will receive consideration without discrimination.

TO APPLY: Applications and copies of certificates/diplomas are accepted at Red Lake Human Resources Department - P.O. Box 546, Red Lake, MN 56671 – Phone: (218) 679-1847.