Please note: All applicants who are looking to be considered for this position MUST visit the Tucson Indian Center website and complete our Employment Application. Any resumes received without an application will not be considered, regardless of the individuals Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities. The site can be accessed through the following URL: https://www.ticenter.org/employment/

The Tucson Indian Center has been an active and influential member of the Urban Native American Community for more than 60 years. Our dedication to the growth and development of Native Americans is unprecedented and the drive and commitment of our employees is unmatched. We would love for you to consider adding your unique talents, skills, and knowledge to our staff. We look forward to getting to know you and what it is that drives you to assist this population.

Nature of Work:

Incumbent is responsible for coordinating services with the goal to provide experience, strength, and hope to individuals, their families, and significant others regarding suicide prevention. Key tasks are outreach, engagement, system navigation, case management and referral. Incumbent is also responsible to increasing community awareness of suicide and suicide prevention through education, media and community events.

Essential Functions:

1. Assist clients in identifying needed resources and supports; developing a plan for accessing resources and support.

2. Provide case management to connect clients and others to housing, health care and mental health community resources.

3. Establish a case plan for each client and her/his family.

4. Refer clients to appropriate services to meet social determinants, such as transportation, health insurance, economic assistance, education, job training, employment and food security

5. Document all case management encounters in client’s electronic health record.

6. Maintain active working relationships with relevant tribal and non-tribal agencies and programs for referral and care coordination purposes.

7. Maintain client confidentiality

8. Participate in specialized suicide and suicide prevention training upon employment and continued training to build skills.

9. Participate in the Community Coordinated Response (CCR) Consortium across jurisdiction and sectors in Tucson.

10. Obtain and/or design education materials useful for individual client education and/or community education.

11. Conduct/coordinate small discussion groups, such as talking circles and/or sweat lodges, for interested clients.

12. Plan and deliver group education sessions on-site and in various community settings with focus on those topics identified in the contract scope of work.

13. Educate staff from other organizations about TIC services and how to refer clients.

14. Participate in planning and evaluation of Wellness Department activities.

15. Participate in staff development opportunities based on continuing education and technical training needs.

Required Knowledge, Skill and Ability:

1. Ability to evaluate clients’ health and social situations and to guide them towards feasible solutions, including support counseling and accessing community resources

2. Knowledge of the effects of crisis on a client’s health, social and emotional functioning, and the ability to deliver services in a manner that is sensitive and tolerant to these needs

3. Skill in case management and in establishing and maintaining control over case plans, timetable, priorities and agendas

4. Possess considerable knowledge of the problems and needs of urban Native Americans

5. Working knowledge of community resources and the ability to establish and maintain working relationships with other organizations

6. Knowledge and skill applying applicable rules, regulations, policies, and contract provisions

7. Possess awareness of and respect for the diversity of Native cultures and tradition

8. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing

9. Ability to work with confidential and sensitive documents in a professional manner

10. Ability to maintain high standards of client confidentiality

Required Experience and Training

1. Bachelor’s Degree in health, human services or business fields, such as public health, social work, education, or business:

OR

2. Associates Degree in the human services or business fields, or Community Health Representative, and a minimum of 3 years of experience in the human services or business fields:

OR

3. A minimum combination of six (6) years of work experience in the human services or business fields, with experience and knowledge of case management standards.

Additional Requirement:

• Must posses valid Arizona Driver’s License
• Must pass Driver Insurance Carrier’s requirements
• Must pass Arizona DPS Fingerprinting Clearance (Class I & II)
• Must pass and submit to periodic/random drug testing
• Must pass pre-employment drug screen and background check

Preference in filling vacancies is given to qualified Indian candidates in accordance with the Indian Preference Act (Title 25, U.S. Code, Section 472 and 473). The Tucson Indian Center is committed to achieving the full and equal opportunity without discrimination because of Race, Religion, Color, Sex, National Origin, Politics, Marital Status, Physical Handicap, Age or Sexual Orientation. In other than the above, the Tucson Indian Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.99 - $23.56 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)

Experience:

• Human Services: 3 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person