Tribal Family Youth Specialist

Essential Functions: This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.

Representative Duties: Under the supervision of the Tribal Administrator, job incumbent will provide the following services under the direction and assistance of:

1. Family Services:

a. Inform and educate village residents about program services.

b. Conduct village presentations and keep village council informed about the status of services provided in the villages.

c. Conduct activities with clients, providers, and children on a weekly basis.

d. Act as advocate for village clients.

e. Network with other village members to accomplish objectives.

f. Recruit Village Emergency Replacements, Foster care and Fost-Adopt homes.

g. Help village families in need to access additional services.

h. Conduct home visits upon request of clients.

i. Refer all applicants (clients) to appropriate local, state and federal agencies for services.

j. Assist interested families and individuals in obtaining foster care licenses and foster care training.

k. Organize and assist in putting on Village Spirit Camp activities.

l. Coordinate Village Parenting Skills Training's sessions.

m. Assist the tribal court and village council in all ICWA cases.

n. Keep accurate files.

o. Prepare and submit required reports necessary for contract compliance, to the village council, and the TCC Tribal Development.

2. TCC Tribal Development:

a. Submit all ICWA check requests, purchase requests, travel authorizations, payroll change notices, and any requested Self-Governance reporting data.

b. Monitor ICWA expenditures and revise budgets as necessary for village ICWA and other village grants.

c. Coordinate with the Tribal Administrator for any necessary reallocation of funding among BIA TPA programs.

Other Responsibilities:

1. Perform other job related duties as assigned by the Village Council, TCC Family Services and TCC Tribal Development to insure quality program service delivery to the village.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. High school diploma or GED equivalent.

2.Two year's work or volunteer experience with families or related field preferred.

3.Must be familiar with the village and be able to effectively communicate with the residents.

4.Demonstrated abilities to communicate both orally and in writing. Candidate who are bilingual (conversant in both English and the Athabascan dialect of their village and/or are tribal members of the village) are preferred.

5.Must pass background check pursuant to federal Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Act requirements.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

1. Demonstrated abilities to communicate both orally and in writing. Candidate who are bilingual (conversant in both English and the Athabascan dialect of their village and/or are tribal members of the village) are preferred.

2. Basic computer skills.

Supervision: This position has no supervisory responsibilities.