1 Tribal Program Specialist Job in Northwest, NC
Northwest Regional Council is Hiring a Tribal Program Specialist Near Northwest, NC
is seeking a Tribal Program Specialist to join our Community Programs team.
ABOUT NWRC
Northwest Regional Council (NWRC) is a multi-service agency that covers the Washington
counties of Island, San Juan, Skagit and Whatcom, with offices in Bellingham and Mount
Vernon, Washington. NWRC’s slogan: “Human services with you at the center” encapsulates
its focus on creating new solutions to navigate the challenges of aging and disability, proactive
paths to behavioral health and recovery, and new partnerships between healthcare and social
services.
TRIBAL OUTREACH PROGRAM
Since 1994, the NWRC Tribal Outreach & Assistance Program has successfully linked Native
American & Alaskan Natives with the services they need. Serving the Lummi, Nooksack,
Samish, Sauk-Suiattle, Swinomish, and Upper Skagit tribal community members in Skagit and
Whatcom Counties, this valuable program assures elders and people with complex medical
needs have access to services and provides technical assistance for programs on and off the
reservations.
A DAY IN THE LIFE
The Tribal Program Specialist spends their time coordinating care resources, applications, and
referrals for tribal elders in need of care and support services.
The Tribal Program Specialist can often be found in the field, visiting the 6 tribal communities
within Whatcom and Skagit County. Building good working relationships with tribal community
members, tribal staff, and tribal leadership is a significant part of the job. Good working
relationships provides NWRC and the Tribes the opportunity to improve the quality of life for
tribal elders by coordinating resources and services that will enhance service delivery to fill in
the gaps of need, rather than overlapping services.
The Tribal Program Specialist also provides support to other NWRC case managers, program
specialists, and departments who are also working with tribal clients to ensure services are
provided in a way that honors and respects tribal culture, and tribal sovereignty.
In addition to coordinating care, resources, and supports to tribal communities, the Tribal
Program Specialist participates and contributes to a variety of other boards, committees, and
taskforce teams that are all working to make positive social changes, positive impacts, and
equitable and accountable social and health care services in Indian Country.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
10-Step Pay Range: $26.85 - $35.04 hourly
As a full-time, permanent, non-exempt role, this position is eligible for the following benefits:
- 100% Employer paid Medical, Dental, Vision for Employee & Dependents, with multiple plan
- Washington State Public Employees Retirement System (PERS 2 or PERS 3)
- 100% Employer paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employee & dependents
- Life and Long-term Disability insurance, including voluntary buy-up options
- Vacation Leave, accrued at 8hrs/month & increasing with longevity
- Sick Leave, accrued at 8hrs/month
- 12 Paid Holidays Annually
- 3 Paid Wellness Days Annually
- Voluntary Flex Spending Plans for health and/or child/elder care
- Voluntary Deferred Compensation Program
- Alternative work schedules
- Hybrid work environment
Obtain required materials from http://www.nwrcwa.org/employment or by
contacting Human Resources at (360) 676-6749. Please submit all application
materials, a cover letter and resume to Careers@NWRCWA.org or by visiting
our offices. A copy of the complete job description is provided on our website.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education/Experience:
- High school graduate or equivalent; AND five years of volunteer or paid human services
- Bachelor’s Degree in human services or related field; AND one year of volunteer or paid
- An equivalent combination of education and experience, paid or volunteer, which
- Experience working with Indigenous persons and/or communities is highly preferred
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Knowledge of indigenous traditions, culture, customs, and ways of being.
- Demonstrated interpersonal communication and cultural competency which supports the
- Ability to manage several tasks at one time with repeated interruptions, in a shared office
- Demonstrated ability to work with computers and various computer software programs
- Ability to maintain client confidentiality, including client information, and financial records.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, other
general public using courtesy, tact, and good judgment.
- Sensitivity to the needs and values that are present in working with diverse groups of
- Knowledge of Alzheimer and dementia is desired but not required.
Licenses/Certificates/Special Requirements:
- Must have a valid WA State Driver License, a vehicle available for work-related travel,
- Will be expected to become Alliance of Information and Referral Systems (AIRS)
- Complete additional training/certifications such as motivational interviewing,
- New employees are required to provide proof of vaccination against COVID-19 as a
JOIN US
NWRC’s values are centered on the concepts of respect, inclusiveness, and striving to foster a
healthy work environment for all employees. With these values in mind, we will do our part to
support and further diversity, equity, and inclusion not only in our workplace, but in our
communities. Toward this goal, we invite candidates from diverse backgrounds and
perspectives to apply and help shape the future of NWRC.
Job Summary
Full Time
Social & Legal Services
$60k-75k (estimate)
04/16/2024
06/15/2024
nwrcwa.org
BELLINGHAM, WA
100 - 200
Private
VICTORIA DOERPER
$10M - $50M
Social & Legal Services
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