APD Tribal Navigator

Klamath Tribes; Klamath Falls (OR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The Aging & People with Disabilities (APD) Tribal Navigator position is responsible for assisting tribal elders and/or members with disabilities in navigating the application process for services provided by the Oregon Department of Human Services Aging & People with Disabilities, within the Tribe’s service area who may be eligible for Medicaid services and tribal programs.

The APD Tribal Navigator will serve as the first-point of contact for tribal elders and/or members with disabilities

Responsibilities

• Assist tribal elders and/or members with disabilities in navigating the application process for services.
• Assess client eligibility for program services and assist with application completion.
• Provide first-point-of-contact support and guide navigation of tribal and non-tribal programs.

Job description

Aging & People with Disabilities (APD) Tribal Navigator

The Aging & People with Disabilities (APD) Tribal Navigator position is responsible for assisting tribal elders and/or members with disabilities in navigating the application process for services provided by the Oregon Department of Human Services Aging & People with Disabilities, within the Tribe’s service area who many be eligible for Medicaid services and tribal programs.

The APD Tribal Navigator will serve as the first-point of contact for tribal elders and/or members with disabilities seeking various services. This position will assist in assessing client eligibility for specific program services, application completion, navigating tribal and non-tribal programs which individuals may be eligible for on a case-by-case basis.

The incumbent will assist in application completion, follow-up on client assistance status, successful or unsuccessful obtainment of services, identify barriers to services, provide data collection and record retention. This position requires someone who can work independently with minimal supervision to ensure timely, accurate, and efficient workflow in accordance with policies and program standards. This is a grant-funded position.

The Klamath, Modoc, and Yahooskin
Mission Statement.

“The mission of the Klamath Tribes is to protect, preserve and enhance the spiritual, cultural and physical values and resources of the Klamath, Modoc and Yahooskin Peoples by maintaining the customs and heritage of our ancestors.To establish comprehensive unity by fostering the enhancement of spiritual and cultural values through a government whose function is to protect the human and cultural resources, treaty rights, and to provide for the development and delivery of social and economic opportunities for our People through effective leadership.”