TRIBAL ICWA ADVOCATE/CASE WORKER II

About the role

Under general supervision of the Child and Family Services Director, the incumbent will carry a complex case load involving individuals and families through the provision of prevention and intervention services; performance assignments involving individualized treatment and specialized application of casework methods and skills; provision of comprehensive casework services; WRAP facilitator, organizing Team and child family meetings and perform related work as required. The individual must be energetic, forward thinking and practice from a trauma informed perspective with high ethical standards and an appropriate professional image providing services to crime victim children.

Responsibilities

• Provide prevention and intervention services to individuals and families
• Carry out individualized treatment plans using specialized casework methods and skills
• Facilitate WRAP (Wellness Recovery Action Plan) programs
• Organize Team and child family meetings

Tribal Historic Preservation Officer (THPO) Responsibilities

• Advise Federal agencies on the management of Tribal historic properties
• Preserve the Tribe’s cultural heritage and preservation programs
• Represent the Round Valley Indian Tribes in a professional and competent manner
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with Tribal Staff, professional volunteers, outside agency personnel and the general public
• Work outside for long periods of time in various weather conditions and travel to remote sites
• Demonstrate knowledge of local historic and prehistoric village sites, culture, religion, ceremony and burial practices of the Round Valley Indian Tribes
• Possess experience related to historic preservation and cultural resource management and be willing to upgrade formal knowledge on a regular basis
• Understand missions, organizational goals and objectives of the Tribal intent for historic preservation and cultural management program
• Familiarity with regulations and standards of various regulatory and credentialing groups relevant to historic preservation and cultural resource management
• Communicate with various Tribal employees, State and Federal agencies, and other relevant groups to gather information and develop recommendations
• Demonstrate administrative capability in establishing and managing a Tribal historic preservation and cultural resource management department
• Coordinate work efforts with other respective Tribal departments as needed

Tribal Youth Program Coordinator Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and coordinate programs aimed at supporting and empowering tribal youth
• Work closely with tribal communities, schools and various organizations to provide comprehensive services
• Create and manage programs that promote cultural preservation, education, health and overall well-being

Requirements

• Good communication skills; both verbal and written
• Willingness to travel to any project’s sites within traditional tribal territory
• Ability to work outside for long periods of time in various weather conditions
• Demonstrated knowledge of local historic and prehistoric village sites, culture, religion, ceremony and burial practices of the Round Valley Indian Tribes
• Experience related to historic preservation and cultural resource management
• Knowledge and understanding of missions, organizational goals and objectives of the Tribal intent for historic preservation and cultural management program
• Familiarity with regulations and standards of various regulatory and credentialing groups relevant to historic preservation and cultural resource management