What are the responsibilities and job description for the Family Perseverance Specialist (Internal -Deadline 11/26/25) position at TANF Employees?
THE TORRES MARTINEZ DESERT CAHUILLA INDIANS
JOB DESCRIPTION
For Posting Purposes Only
JOB TITLE: Family Perseverance Specialist
DEPARTMENT: Family Perseverance
REPORTS TO: Family Perseverance Manager
FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt
Salary: $24.84 per hour non-negotiable
SUMMARY: Under the direction of the Family Perseverance Manager (“Manager”), will primarily focus on Temporary Assistance for Needy Families, “TANF” adult clients by creating a trusting environment that promotes a tradition of two-parent families by providing drug and alcohol free alternative recreational activities.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Including but not limited to the following duties and responsibilities.
- Conduct, coordinate, and execute a variety of adult and family educational events to encourage healthy living choices and life-long skills
- Interview and meet with clients to discuss personal concerns, opportunities, and options to assist with TANF goals and objectives
- Provide pre-martial counseling to prospective couples, process and evaluate marriage incentive applications
- Develop, prepare, and present adult programs that include healthy familial habits, family bonding, parenting classes, and other related topics
- Direct the preparation and maintenance of a variety of narrative and statistical reports, records and files related to assigned activities
- Attend and conduct a variety of meetings as assigned
SUPERVISOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Non-supervisory
OTHER DUTIES:
- Attend mandatory trainings
- Attend meetings as required by position
- Travel as required to perform duties
- Perform related duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.
KNOWLEDGE OF:
- Native adult challenges, trends, and current issues
- Project management and presentation skills
- Record-keeping techniques
- Telephone etiquette
- Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary
- Conflict resolution practices
ABILITY TO:
- Develop and facilitate classes, events, activities, and workshops
- Apply cultural sensitivity to Native American programs
- Understand the needs of Native Families as a unit and separately based on TANF standards
- Maintain confidentiality
- Apply effective time management and meet critical timelines
- Follow directions and instructions effectively
- Interpret, apply, and adhere to related laws, codes, regulations, policies, and procedures
- Apply interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy
- Gather facts, analyze information, and draw sound conclusions
- Solve conflicts strategically
- Prepare clear, concise, and accurate records and reports
- Coordinate staff and other departments based on projects, as needed
- Operate a variety of office equipment, including a computer and software
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: An equivalent combination of education and related work experience may be considered. Two (2) years of related work experience will be equal to 30 college credits and vice versa.
- Associates in Arts Degree required in Sociology, Liberal Arts, Psychology, Human Services or related field and one (1) year of related work experience in social services programs, developing and building relationships with families and at least one (1) year of experience planning events or community activities for a variety of groups OR
- College credits of at least 30 credits in Sociology, Liberal Arts, Psychology, Human Services and two (2) years of related work experience and one (1) year of related experience in social services programs, developing and building relationships with families and at least one (1) year of experience planning events or community activities for a variety of groups OR
- High School Diploma or equivalency certificate required and four (4) years of related experience and one (1) year of related work experience in social services programs, developing and building relationships with families and at least one (1) year of experience planning events or community activities for a variety of groups
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, AND REGISTRATIONS: To perform and to continue to be qualified for this position, the requirements listed below must be met at a time of hire or may be obtained within a specific amount of time depending on the position requirements. Costs for required certifications, licenses, and registration are to be covered by the employee, unless offered by the Tribe.
- Prior to hiring and continuously throughout employment, must possess a valid California Class C Driver’s License and maintain insurability under the Tribe’s vehicle insurance policy.
- Requires GSA defensive driving training every two (2) years
- Requires regular contact with or control over Indian children and is therefore subject to the background investigative process to comply with P.L. 101-630
- Requires throughout employment maintaining a Mandated Reporting Certificate of Training
- Requires throughout employment maintaining a CPR/AED/First Aid Card or Certification
- Valid Food Handler’s Card issued by an authorized agency
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- Hearing and speaking to exchange information and make presentations
- Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard
- Seeing to read a variety of materials
- Standing and Sitting for extended periods of time
- Walking during site visits.
- Bending at the waist, kneeling or crouching
- Lifting up to 50lbs
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
- Driving a vehicle to conduct work
- Outdoor extreme weather conditions
- Indoor office environment
- Interacting with difficult people
TMDCI Member/Indian Preference Policy:
The Tribe shall, to the greatest extent feasible, give preference in employment to Indian applicants who meet the required qualifications in accordance with applicable law, including the TERO Ordinance. “Indian preference in employment” as used in policy, applies in all aspects of the employment relationship including, hiring, termination of employment, promotion, training, and related issues.
Notice of Drug Free Workplace Act Requirements:
The Tribe is required to implement the Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988 (41 U.S.C. §741). As such, it is unlawful for employees to manufacture, distribute, dispense, possess, or use a controlled substance on the job site. Employees that are reasonably suspected of violating this Act may be subject to drug testing as a condition of employment. A drug screening test will be given to all applicants prior to employment.
Essential Government Functions:
All work performed under this job classification is in support of essential governmental functions of the Tribe.
Job Description Subject to Change
