Tribal TANF Child Welfare Project Coordinator

Tolowa Dee-ni' Nation; Smith River (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Tolowa Dee-ni' Nation is seeking a Tribal TANF Child Welfare Project Coordinator to manage service delivery and grant objectives. The role includes developing policies and coordinating project activities to ensure compliance with relevant regulations.

The ideal candidate will possess strong problem-solving, interpersonal, and customer service skills while managing multiple responsibilities effectively in a team-oriented environment. Applicants should be knowledgeable about social welfare issues and possess an appropriate degree.

Qualifications

• Education ranging from an Associate's to a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• Knowledge of social services programs and community resources.
• Ability to follow policy and maintain citizen confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate service delivery and grant project management.
• Develop and maintain grant policies and procedures.
• Assist in monitoring grant goals and ensuring compliance.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer service skills

Problem solving skills

Critical thinking skills

Education

Associate's degree or equivalent experience

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Tribal TANF Child Welfare Project Coordinator

This position will coordinate the Tribal TANF/Child Welfare Coordination Grant. This position will coordinate service delivery, coordinated procedural changes, the development of coordinated policy, the grant project and programs pursuant to approved program and grant objectives. The Project Coordinator will coordinate the management and other related grant related duties with a high degree of independence and initiative. The Family Services Program Manager and Department Director assists when clarification or interpretations of established policies/regulations are needed. This position will take the lead in coordinating system change and grant objectives.

All Tolowa Dee‑ni' Nation employees must submit to a background check and abide by 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

• Develop and maintain grant program/project policies and procedures to meet federal, state and local regulations.
• Create and maintain files on current and past grant projects and applications.
• Assist in preparation and monitoring of grant reporting, including tracking client services and other grant specific data.
• Schedule, plan and attend regular project meetings to ensure projects are on track.
• Assist with planning and developing strategies for sustaining the program, including the preparation of grant proposals, as needed.
• Responsible for project development and implementation.
• Participate in program monitoring to ensure that grant goals, objectives and mandates are on schedule and achieved.
• Submit monthly activity reports to the Department Director.
• Facilitates a team approach to project management ensuring a favorable work climate and timely completion of all requirements.
• Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with partner agencies and staff to meet grant objectives. Representing the Tribe to various agencies, including, but not limited to governmental agencies, funding agencies, national organizations, and the general public, perform community liaison and outreach activities for program(s)/project(s).
• Highly developed organizational skills that allow for coordination Drive agency vehicle.
• Understand and implement safety rules, emergency procedures, and established policies.
• Participate in required Tolowa Dee‑ni' Nation and CFW meetings and trainings; work cooperatively with all TDN departments.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Education and Experience:
  • Associate's degree equivalent to four (4) years of experience
  • Bachelor's degree equivalent to eight (8) years of experience
• 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.
  • 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 including Domestic and family violence, sexual assault, stalking 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.
  • Problem solving and critical thinking skills
  • Interpersonal skills and teamwork.

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