AmeriCorps Seniors Program Supervisor (Part Time)

Tolowa Dee-ni' Nation; California, Northern (MO, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Tolowa Dee-ni’ Nation is seeking an AmeriCorps Seniors Program Supervisor to lead up to 10 Elder Volunteers and support the tribe’s Workforce Resource Center focused on wellness, culture and vocational activities for youths ages 16–24.

You will collaborate with Workforce Development Specialist, plan monthly workshops, and ensure compliance with tribal and federal guidelines while fostering Indigenous engagement and data-driven program growth.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 2 years’ work-related experience in elder services or tribal government setting.
• 1 year of supervisory experience required.
• Valid state driver’s license and ability to obtain tribal vehicle insurance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee AmeriCorps Senior Elder Volunteers and coordinate workforce, education, wellness and culture resources.
• Plan and facilitate monthly workforce topic workshops at the Workforce Resource Center.
• Develop schedules and resources to support tribal youth (16–24) and citizens in workforce initiatives.
• Attend trainings, report progress, and maintain data for program evaluation.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Time management

Policy compliance

Confidentiality

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Opportunities

Thank you for your interest in employment with Tolowa Dee-ni’ Nation. We employ a broad range of qualified applicants with experience for positions at our different locations.

Preference in filling vacancies is given to qualified American Indian and Alaska Native candidates in accordance with the Indian Reorganization Act of 1934 (Title 25, USC, Section 472). If you are claiming Indian Preference, you must submit your Tribal documentation with your application.

Education and Experience

• Associate's degree equivalent to four (4) years of experience
• Bachelor's degree equivalent to eight (8) years of experience

Under the general supervision of the Workforce Development Specialist, the AmeriCorps Seniors Program Supervisor will participate in and supervise up to 10 AmeriCorps Senior Elder Volunteers involved in the Tolowa Dee-ni’ Nation’s (Nation) workforce development program. This program will meet regularly throughout the calendar year to plan and develop resources for the tribe’s Workforce Resource Center, focusing on wellness, culture and vocational activities and training for tribal youth ages 16-24.

All Tolowa Dee-ni’ Nation employees must submit to a background check and abide by all Tribal, federal, and state laws. All employees must comply with Tolowa Dee-ni’ Nation drug free workplace policy and will be subject to pre-employment, random, for-cause, and post-accident drug and alcohol testing. Qualified American Indian Preference applies.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Be alert to elder needs and be aware of appropriate resources if a health or personal issue arises that may need appropriate support.
• Exercise prudent judgement in adhering to “best practices” for working with elders in all situations and environments.
• Work internally, as well as with partnering agencies and other Tribal departments to oversee AmeriCorps Senior Volunteers and facilitate their creation of a schedule and list of any and all applicable workforce, educational, wellness and culture resources that Tribal Citizens and Tribal youth can take advantage of.
• Facilitate a monthly workforce topic related workshop created by AmeriCorps Seniors Volunteer team at the Workforce Resource Center.
• Work closely with the Workforce Development Specialist to turn scheduled list of activities and begin developing categorizations for trades, goals, cultural activities, wellness activities and training opportunities.
• Facilitate regularly scheduled meetings with the AmeriCorps Seniors Program Volunteers to create unique resources based on assessed workforce gaps in resources, as well as any unforeseen needs determined through TERO and the Workforce Development Specialist.
• Plan and execute an annual recognition ceremony for all of the AmeriCorps Seniors volunteers in honor to celebrate the successes and program goals met each program year.
• Maintain a professional, positive attitude and conduct throughout all assignments while representing the Tolowa Dee-ni' Nation.
• Demonstrate the ability to work effectively with Indigenous people in culturally diverse environments and with culturally driven methods, techniques, and ecological knowledge.
• Recruit, train and supervise subordinate AmeriCorps Elder Volunteers.
• Demonstrate the ability to learn, share, practice, and impart traditional and contemporary Tolowa Dee-ni' knowledge, culture and language as related to cultural and natural resources.
• Prepare written and oral reports and presentations.
• Deploy, maintain, and download data from project areas and subjected or identified resources.
• Enter data into prepared spreadsheets and maintain collected information for future use.
• Willing to assist with other tribal programs/departments/or community needs as appropriate.
• Attend trainings and meetings as directed. Host trainings or meetings as directed.
• May be required to perform duties in a Tolowa Dee-ni’ Nation issued uniform and/or to wear grant required AmeriCorps Uniform.
• Incorporate aspects of Tolowa culture and language, as well as wellness in projects and all other interactions.
• Participate in learning exchanges for the purposes of expanding knowledge in co-management efforts.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Directs regularly planned activityschedule.
• Supervise AmeriCorps Seniors Volunteers while they areworking.
• Actively participate in plannedprograms.
• Be able to follow a dress codepolicy.
• Working efficiently with every assigned task orproject.
• Follow standards to ensure qualitywork.
• Track, analyze and report program and project data.
• Adhere to Tolowa Dee-ni’ policies andprocedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

All Tolowa Dee-ni’ Nation employees are expected to consistently demonstrate the organization’s values: integrity, cultural sensitivity and respect for traditional values, continual learning and improving, compassion, teamwork and pride. Employees are expected to demonstrate integrity, professionalism, accountability, cooperation with and consideration of others.

Required Knowledge:

All Tolowa Dee-ni’ Nation employees are expected to have general knowledge of typical office technologies such as computers, printers, copiers, fax machines, and typical office software.

Job Specific knowledge is listed below:

Knowledge of Tribal Elder services

Knowledge of basic principles of individual and groupbehavior.

Knowledge of regional and cultural customs and values.

Required Skills and Abilities:

All Tolowa Dee-ni’ Nation employees are expected to have a broad range of skills and abilities centered around a strong citizen focus, efficient performance, and teamwork. All employees should have customer service skills, interpersonal skills and good communication skills. All employees should have the ability to manage their time and organize their work to ensure efficient performance. In addition, all employees should have the ability to follow policy, procedure and instructions, actively communicate with their supervisors to ensure understanding and manage their work accordingly. Finally, all employees should have the ability to understand and manage citizen confidentiality.

Job specific skills and abilities are listed below:

Problem solving and critical thinking skills

Interpersonal skills and teamwork.

Ability to set priorities, meet critical deadlines, and review information for accuracy, format, completeness and compliance with the policies and procedures.

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED) is required.
• 2 years’ work-related experience in either an elder, or tribal government setting
• 1-year supervisory experience.
• Valid state issued driver’s license and/or the ability to obtain a California or Oregon driver’s license. Must be insurable on the Tribe’s insurance policy.

Physical Requirements:

• Use hands and arms to operate office or field equipment.
• Sit more than half the workday.
• Stand and/or walk less than half the workday.
• Bend, stretch, twist, crouch and/or reach
• View electronic monitors for prolonged periods of time.
• Use hands and arm for repetitive motion tasks consistently for more than one hour at a time.
• Lift or carry unaided less than 50 pounds.
• Push or pull using up to moderate force.
• See and hear with normal acuity.

Working Conditions:

• Work is conducted in a standard office environment
• Moderate travel is required (up to 50% of the time)

Work is sometimes in confined spaces and in areas of high noise