FGP/SCP/SDP Program Coordinator

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Job Type

Full-time

Description

Great Lakes Inter-Tribal Council is a non-profit organization formed by the Native American Tribes of Wisconsin. We serve all WI tribes by providing administration of grant-funded programs either directly or with sub grants. Programs serve a range of functions from Children to Elders. Our Mission is: To Enhance the quality of life for all Native People.

Program Coordinator, FGP/SCP/SDP

The Program Coordinator for the Foster Grandparents, Senior Companion, and Senior Demonstration (FGP/SCP/SDP) Programs provide pre-service and in-service training and guidance for elder volunteers that care for frail elders and serve as mentors to youth in their communities as well as assisting tribal staff with recruitment, orientation, placement and coordination of all volunteer activities as well as volunteer development. Serves as liaison between Great Lakes Inter-Tribal Council (GLITC) Program Manager, Program Director and tribal work sites. Daily attendance is an essential duty of this position.

Principal Duties And Responsibilities

• Travel to tribal in-service meetings, at least 40 meetings per year.
• Assist tribal staff at participating tribal sites in recruiting, orienting, and placing volunteers at approved tribes within the GLITC service area.
• Assist tribal staff in coordinating volunteer activities, including volunteer development, monthly in-service training and work site placement in accordance with program work plans.
• Maintain all fiscal documentation, volunteer records and presentation evaluations from in-service meetings.
• Set-up quarterly in-service training sessions and conferences for all FGP/SCP/SDP volunteers.
• Coordinate pre-service orientation for new volunteers, with a site supervisor.
• Arrange for speakers or presentations with the help of site supervisors or other tribal staff.
• Keeps in close contact with site supervisors to determine volunteer needs, requests, or issues.
• Coordinate and supervise the activities of volunteers, including follow-through on Assignment Plans and other required volunteer forms.
• Other clerical duties as needed.
  
  

Additional Duties And Responsibilities

• Serve as liaison between tribal work sites and Program Manager in the capacity of volunteer issues, data collection and reporting.
• Assure that all services are delivered in a culturally respectful manner.
• Engage in networking activities to ensure awareness of services available.
• Attend all training sessions and meetings as scheduled.
• Attend technical conferences and seminars to stay current on technological advances.
• Perform other duties as necessary to fulfill the responsibilities of this position.
  
  

Working Relationships And Scope

Reports directly to the Program Director. Occasional contact with other employees throughout the organization for the purpose of gathering and providing information to program participants. Daily contact with volunteers to train and program participants to evaluate needs. Ongoing contact with federal and state agencies for purposes of remaining current on various issues.

Performance Dimensions

Supports mission of Great Lakes Inter-Tribal Council, Inc. Demonstrate a basic understanding of tribal customs, traditions, values, and beliefs. Quality, quantity, accuracy, timeliness and thoroughness of work performed; quality of communications and development of good working relationships with others internal and external to the organization; honesty and integrity in the execution of all activities; customer satisfaction with services provided; maintain and comply with all GLITC policies and procedures; reliability in reporting to work regularly and on time; soundness of business decisions made; maintain the integrity of confidential business information; stay current in field and utilize that information where practical. Demonstrate a friendly and helpful approach and attitude to internal and external customers; professionalism; and commitment to the job.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

Associate degree in health care, human service, general business administration or related field or equivalent combination of education and related experience required. Minimum of one year’s experience in the human services field required. Experience with a Native American Tribal organization and/or not-for-profit agency preferred. Individuals must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills; professional demeanor and appearance; problem solving skills; ability to manage time effectively; self-motivation skills; work effectively under pressure; ability to build positive work relationships with internal and external customers; ability to interact professionally with a wide variety of people. Individuals must be able to follow routine instructions and apply logic in the solving of various computer related issues. Must be able to perform basic math (add, subtract, multiply, divide). You must possess a valid driver’s license and/or reliable transportation with adequate insurance.

This is a full-time non-exempt opportunity working Monday through Friday, 40 hours per week, in our Lac du Flambeau, Wisconsin office. The salary for this position is $20.00 hourly with benefits including: Annual/Personal Leave and Holiday Pay; Health, Dental, Life & AD&D, STD and LTD Insurance, FSA and 401(k) Retirement Plan. This is not a remote position.

Background check required prior to employment.

To Apply: https://www.glitc.org/employment/

• Great Lakes Inter Tribal Council does not respond to phone calls nor email inquiries regarding the status of your application. Only the most qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview.
  
  

Great Lakes Inter-Tribal Council (GLITC) is an equal opportunity employer applying Native American Preference as defined in Title 25, U.S. Code, Section 44-66 and 47, and fully subscribes to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity. It is the policy of GLITC to provide employment, compensation and other benefits related to employment based on qualifications of the job applied for, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, veteran status or disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal or state law. As an equal opportunity employer, GLITC intends to comply fully with all federal and state laws and the information requested on this application will not be used for any purpose prohibited by law. Disabled applicants may request a needed accommodation from the representative of the Human Resource Department, PO Box 9 Lac Du Flambeau, WI 54538 or phone (715) 588-1069 or (800) 472-7207.

This position is open until it has been filled.