Native American Cultural Mentor & Trainer

Tribal Health; Rapid City (SD); In loco; USD 27.000 - 39.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Tribal Health in Rapid City, SD seeks a Cultural Mentor to deliver onsite client services and Lakota-based cultural education for employees and healthcare professionals. The role centers on supporting the OLO programs, relatives’ healing, and community kinship through culturally grounded mentoring.

The position requires strong Lakota language skills, the ability to build trust, and the flexibility to work ceremonies, evenings, and weekends as needed to support relatives and program activities.

Competenze

• Lakota language skills sufficient to communicate and advocate for relatives’ needs in the performance of assigned responsibilities.
• Knowledge of Lakota culture, kinship, ceremonies, healing traditions, and protocols.
• Ability to build trusting relationships, maintain boundaries, and work with diverse communities.
• Strong communication and facilitation skills, able to explain cultural concepts to varied audiences.
• Ability to work independently, maintain confidentiality, and document accurately.
• Willingness to meet background checks and obtain required certifications.

Mansioni

• Provide onsite mentoring for clients and OLO programs using Lakota cultural approaches.
• Advocate for relatives’ needs in Lakota language and coordinate with staff and stakeholders.
• Support cultural mentoring services by prioritizing Lakota protocols and healing activities.
• Coordinate client services with staff, contractors, and partners, maintaining clear communication.
• Document mentoring activities and training in compliance with policies and safeguards.

Conoscenze

Lakota language skills

Communication skills

Cultural mentoring

Descrizione del lavoro

Tribal Health in Rapid City, SD seeks a Cultural Mentor to deliver onsite client services and Lakota-based cultural education for employees and healthcare professionals. The role centers on supporting the OLO programs, relatives’ healing, and community kinship through culturally grounded mentoring.

The position requires strong Lakota language skills, the ability to build trust, and the flexibility to work ceremonies, evenings, and weekends as needed to support relatives and program activities.