TANF Prevention Technician

Tolowa Dee-ni' Nation; Smith River (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A Tribal organization in California is seeking a Prevention Technician to support the TANF program through advocacy and collaboration with youth services. Candidates should possess a high school diploma or GED and have at least 2 years of social services experience. This role requires strong communication and problem-solving skills, along with a valid driver's license. Details include working in an office environment with moderate travel involved.

Qualifications

• 2 years of social services work experience required.
• Valid state issued driver's license and ability to obtain necessary licenses.
• Knowledge of the history and culture of the Tolowa Dee-ni' Nation.

Responsibilities

• Promote TANF program purposes through activities and advocacy.
• Support the continuity of youth services in collaboration with Tribal Departments.
• Demonstrate integrity, professionalism, and teamwork.

Skills

Customer service skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Problem solving skills

Critical thinking skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent (GED)

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Standard office technologies

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. Please submit a completed application with your resume to the Human Resources Department.

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.

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Education and Experience

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

FLSA: Non-Exempt

PL 101-630: Yes

Pay Grade: 5-6

Grant Funded: Yes

Position Summary:

The Prevention Technician for the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program will promote the four purposes of TANF, with a focus on TANF purposes 3 and 4 through prevention activities, projects, education, and advocacy. Encourage a youth-guided system development and implementation. Supports the continuity of youth services through collaboration with other Tribal Departments.

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:

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 the history, culture and organization history of the Tolowa Dee-ni' Nation and the Tolowa people.

Knowledge of current issues in the field of social welfare; social services programs and other public welfare programs on the Federal, State, and local level.

Knowledge of the Indian community, its organization, and needs.

Knowledge of community support systems, health care and human service resources.

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.

• High School Diploma or equivalent (GED)
• 2 years of social services work experience.
• Valid state issued driver’s license and/or the ability to obtain a California or Oregon driver’s license. Must be insurable for the Nation’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 and/or high/low temperatures

Posted November 24, 2025 8:00 AM. Closing January 8, 2027 5:00 PM.