Youth Education Coordinator

Golden Route Operations, LLC; Rohnert Park (CA); On-site; USD 49,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria seeks a Youth Education Coordinator to support the Youth Education Program, assess applicant eligibility, verify data, and manage ongoing eligibility for GWB services.

The role requires four years of administrative experience in education or social services, a high school diploma or GED, and a valid driver’s license. Proficiency with MS Office and strong confidentiality are essential.

Qualifications

• Four years of administrative experience in an educational or social service setting.
• High School diploma or GED.
• Valid driver's license and insurability under the Tribe’s policy.

Responsibilities

• Serves as contact for program services and provides resources, referrals, and data for audits.
• Follows up with families to obtain documents for timely processing.
• Reviews documents to determine initial and ongoing eligibility for Youth Education GWB programs.
• Prepares emails, correspondence, and enters data from student applications.
• Communicates with families regarding status and requests in a courteous manner.

Skills

Confidentiality

Communication

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Data entry

Problem solving

Microsoft Office

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma or GED

Associate or bachelor’s degree in education or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Database software

Job description

• Base Pay $35.29 - $49.40 / Hour
• Job Category Youth Education
• Employee Type Non-Exempt - FT
• Required Degree High school
• Manage Others No

Contact information

• Name Human Resources
• Phone [phone]
• Email [e-mail]

Description

Mission Statement

The Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria exists to exercise its inherent sovereign powers, customs, and traditions; to perpetuate its unique native heritage; to preserve and protect the rights and privileges of the Tribe; to establish justice in the conduct of tribal affairs; to work for the social and economic betterment of all the Tribal Citizens; and to foster the value of education.

Position Purpose

The Youth Education Coordinator will support and assist the Youth Education Program with the coordination and assessment of student/family applicants to determine program and benefit eligibility, assess verifications, and on-going eligibility as it pertains to services provided for Youth Education General Welfare Benefit (GWB) .

Essential Duties, Functions & Responsibilities

• Serves as contact for program services, provides counsel on program requirements and required verifications, provides necessary resources, referrals, assists with pre-application assessment screening and application completion, collecting necessary data and information for fiscal auditing.
• Contacts and follows up with families to obtain required documents to ensure timely processing of applications in accordance with policies and procedures.
• Reviews required documents and information needed to determine FIGR Citizen initial and ongoing program eligibility for the Youth Education General Welfare Benefit (GWB) programs.
• Prepares emails and correspondence, enters data from student applications.
• Communicates with families regarding application status and responds to requests in a courteous and efficient manner.
• Collects information and enters data needed for accurate and timely financial payment disbursements.
• Prepares clear, concise, and accurate reports, plans, agreements, correspondence, and other documents.
• Creates individual electronic and hard copy file folders for participants and ensures accuracy and detailed notes are accessible in electronic files.
• Coordinates with supervisors and other education staff to ensure program practices, policies and services are delivered in a timely manner to tribal citizens.
• Coordinates and troubleshoots with other departments in support of providing student services.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities, as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Requirements

Minimum Mandatory Qualifications

A combination of experience and education may be acceptable.

Experience

• Four (4) years of administrative experience in an educational or social service setting.

Education

• High School diploma or equivalent (GED).

License/Certification

• Must possess a valid driver’s license and be insurable under the Tribe’s policy.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in education, Child Development, Social Services, Human/Social Services, Native American Studies, or related field.

Skills, Abilities, and Other Qualifications

• Ability to work independently within established policies, procedures, and schedules.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and possess problem-solving skills involving variables in standardized situations and the ability to make decisions that are varied, and, in many cases, there is no precedent to draw upon.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and exercise discretion, particularly regarding sensitive or confidential personnel or organizational matters.
• Ability to work efficiently and effectively when in high-pressure situations and under deadlines.
• Ability to master and effectively use the database and software systems used at FIGR.
• Ability to adhere to the highest level of professional ethical standards.
• Demonstrate advanced analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness, with the ability to monitor own work to ensure quality.
• Demonstrate a record of satisfactory performance in all prior employment as evidenced by positive employment references from previous employers.
• Demonstrate strong cultural sensitivity and ability to work effectively within a Native American tribal government environment.
• Knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office Suite, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.
• Successful clearance of all pre-employment testing, background, and credit checks.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Summary

Benefits

The comprehensive benefits program provided to all full-time and part-time regular employees (20+ hours weekly) includes:

• Medical Insurance – No cost to the employee
• Vision Insurance – No cost to the employee
• Dental Insurance – No cost to the employee
• 401(k) – Immediate participation available, employer match after six months of employment
• Long-term Disability Income Insurance – At no cost to the employee
• Life Insurance - At no cost to the employee
• Healthcare and Dependent Care FSA
• Holidays – 13 paid holidays annually
• Personal Time Off (PTO)
• Employee Assistance Program

Tribal and Indian Preference

The Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria is a Federally Recognized Indian Tribe, and, pursuant to its Indian Preference Statute, gives preference in hiring in the following order of priority: (1) Citizens of the Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria, (2) Native Americans who are members of or affiliated with a California Indian Tribe with ties to Marin and Sonoma Counties, (3) Native Americans who are members of or affiliated with any other California Indian Tribe, and (4) other Native Americans who are members of a Federally Recognized Indian Tribe.

Aside from employment preference as provided in this section, the Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, age, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, medical disability, or political affiliation.

Confidentiality

All employees must uphold all principles of confidentiality to the fullest extent. This position has access to sensitive information, and a breach of these principles will be grounds for immediate termination.

This position is subject to a criminal history background check and a suitability background check, and it may be subject to a Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) check. In addition, this position is subject to a background check to ensure compliance with Public Law 101-630, the Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Act.

Drug and alcohol screening

All applicants must successfully pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening prior to beginning employment and will be subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing.