About the Department

POSITION SUMMARY:
Under the supervision of the Staff Attorney and Court Director, the Program Coordinator will be responsible for coordinating the development of the To’Kee Skuy’ Soo Ney-Wo-Chek’ Program to address the Murdered and Missing Indigenous People. This includes coordination with the Yurok community, various Yurok government departments, contracting partners, law enforcement (tribal, state, and federal) and partnering agencies.

Position Duties

1. Develop relationships with law enforcement agencies on tribal, local, county, state, and federal levels.
2. Utilize data tracking to document the scope of the MMIW epidemic in Northern California and those tribes' population affected by the MMIW regardless of location.
3. Convene family group sessions at least on a monthly basis.
4. Identify stakeholders and coordinate ongoing meetings.
5. Monitoring and reporting on grant objectives and activities to Yurok Tribal Court, Tribal Council, funding agency, and tribal community.
6. Develop programs to address the needs of families impacted by MMIW.
7. Identify evidence-based and culturally appropriate treatment and recovery services.
8. Assist in the development and distribution of educational, age, and culturally appropriate materials for schools, the general public and community meetings.
9. Serve as the central point of contact between project paralegal, contracted partners, court personnel, agency stakeholders, and community stakeholders.
10. Attend department meetings and other required meetings and training as needed.
11. Establish protocols for sustainability of programs.
12. Track and input MMIP cases.
13. Complete intake and data sheets on MMIP cases and families,
14. Present at conferences, events, and group sessions on the issue of MMIP.
15. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
1. G9: Bachelor’s degree in related field with two years of job specified experience.
2. Employees must be willing to acquire any special certifications or attend any training that is determined to be relevant or become required of the position in the future.
3. Candidates with equivalent combinations of education, training and experience will be considered.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
1. A minimum of three years of experience in an administrative capacity, including supervisory experience, in Social Science, Research, Project Management, or closely related field.
2. Must be skilled in written and oral communications.
3. Knowledge of social science methodologies and interpretation, including interviews, surveys, and demographic data collection.
4. Ability to work with all phases of the community in a confidential and non- judgmental manner.
5. Computer literate, including Windows, Microsoft Office, Excel, Power Point and other common programs.
6. Ability to plan and schedule workload independently and guide others to do so as well.
7. Possess strong organizational and administrative skills and the ability to plan and implement activities and strategies.
8. Ability to communicate effectively with law enforcement, state and federal agencies, tribes, and parents.
9. Demonstrated commitment to collaborative programming emphasizing whole health wellness.
10. Previous experience working with tribal and/or Native American organizations, preferred.
11. Must be able to sign and follow a professional code of ethics and conduct.
12. Energetic, forward thinking, and creative with high ethical standards and an appropriate professional image.
13. Recognition that in order

Other Qualifications

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
1. All applicants are subject to the Tribe’s Drug and Alcohol Policy including pre-employment screening.
2. All applicants will acknowledge and follow all Yurok Tribe personnel and other policies and procedures.
3. The Yurok Tribe is an equal opportunity employer who exercises Indian preference; Indian Reorganization Act of 1934 (Title 25, USC, Section 472).
4. Valid state issued driver’s license and/or the ability to obtain a California driver’s license. Must be insurable on the Tribe’s insurance policy.
5. Must pass a background investigation and fingerprint clearance.
6. This position requires compliance with the Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Act Public Law 101-630; 25 Code of Federal Regulations Part 63 - Indian child Protection and Family Violence Prevention; Crime Control Act of 1990, Employee Background Checks; and Executive Order 12968, Adjudicative Guidelines.
7. Position could require travel and occasional work outside of regular work schedule.