Cultural Liaison

Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes; Pablo (MT); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes is seeking a dedicated professional to plan, coordinate, and mentor within tribal justice services. The role emphasizes understanding Reservation culture, building trust with clients and families, and applying cultural knowledge to support positive outcomes.

The candidate should demonstrate strong communication, organizational skills, and the ability to work independently while seeking guidance from the TDO Managing Attorney and Holistic Programming

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the social and cultural values, needs, and lifestyles of the Reservation community.
• Ability to work with and gain the trust and understanding of clients and their families.
• Knowledge of the concept of historical trauma.
• Demonstrated skill in oral and written communication.
• Basic computer skills, including Word and use of the internet.
• Demonstrated ability to build collaborative relationships within a cultural context and a demonstrated ability to work well with both Culture Committees.
• Strong organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize, and manage job duties in an unpredictable, public defender atmosphere.
• Ability to apply knowledge of clients, their families and their culture in a useful and positive manner.
• Must have the ability to make decisions and perform independently, but must also be willing to seek advice and assistance from the TDO Managing Attorney, and the Holistic Programming Director.
• Must have a demonstrated interest in working with the disenfranchised, the criminally accused, and those suffering from mental illness and addiction, knowing that clients of the Tribal Defenders Office are resilient and capable of change with the support of their tribal community.
• Must provide a letter of recommendation or an endorsement from one or both of the Culture Committee directors attesting to their character and cultural involvement.

Responsibilities

• Duties include planning, coordinating, and mentoring.
• Collaborate with Culture Committees to support clients and families.
• Apply knowledge of clients and their culture in a positive and constructive manner.

Skills

Communication skills

Cultural sensitivity

Collaboration with Culture Committees

Organizational skills

Independent decision making

Mentoring

Tools

Microsoft Word

Job description

Duties include planning, coordinating, and mentoring.

Minimum Qualifications

• Knowledge of the social and cultural values, needs, and lifestyles of the Reservation community.
• This includes the ability to work with and gain the trust and understanding of clients and their families.
• It also includes knowledge of the concept of historical trauma.
• Demonstrated skill in oral and written communication.
• Basic computer skills, including Word and use of the internet.
• Demonstrated ability to build collaborative relationships within a cultural context and a demonstrated ability to work well with both Culture Committees.
• Strong organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize, and manage job duties in an unpredictable, public defender atmosphere.
• Ability to apply knowledge of clients, their families and their culture in a useful and positive manner.
• Must have the ability to make decisions and perform independently, but must also be willing to seek advice and assistance from the TDO Managing Attorney, and the Holistic Programming Director.
• Must have a demonstrated interest in working with the disenfranchised, the criminally accused, and those suffering from mental illness and addiction, knowing that clients of the Tribal Defenders Office are resilient and capable of change with the support of their tribal community.
• Must provide a letter of recommendation or an endorsement from one or both of the Culture Committee directors attesting to their character and cultural involvement.