Position: Tribal Youth Life Coach (Elevated Youth California)

Salary: Up to $25.00 per hour, DOE

Hours: Full-Time

Reports To: Social Services Director

Deadline: Open Until Filled

POSITION SUMMARY: Under the direction of the Social Services Director, the Tribal Youth Life Coach will work with Big Valley Tribal Members, ages 12 – 26 years, to provide alternative paths away from the criminal system and substance abuse and decrease youth homelessness. Training, educational workshops, and cultural healing practices will be fundamental to the program.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

1. Tribal youth outreach.

2. Advocacy in the judicial and school system.

3. Home visits.

4. Court and Probation Accompaniment.

5. Mentor youth with daily living skills such as personal health, managing money, managing time, finding housing and maintaining a living space.

6. Facilitate Tribal youth talking circles.

7. Coordinate training, such as job skills, for the youth.

8. Youth activities.

9. Implements/maintains/continues case plans and management.

10. Provide resources as needed.

11. Provide transportation.

12. Assist youth in accessing community resources.

13. Works collaboratively with staff and community agencies to support the needs of Tribal youth.

14. Attends professional development meetings and training opportunities to provide the best service possible for the Tribal youth.

15. Represents Big Valley Rancheria at local community meetings and/or events.

Tribal Youth Life Coach: 11/10/2023

16. Always maintain confidentiality of information.

17. Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Experience working with Tribal youth and families.

2. Experience in case management.

3. Experience in conducting culturally appropriate support groups and education.

4. Excellent organizational, time management, and communication skills.

5. Effective communication; written, verbal, and interpersonal skills, including conflict resolution.

6. Must have the ability to maintain a cooperative, diplomatic working relationship with co-workers, supervisors, families, and the community.

7. Must demonstrate flexibility in work settings, maturity of judgment, and ability to work well with others.

8. Strong computer skills with Microsoft Office and Zoom.

9. Must have a valid CA Driver’s License and meet eligibility requirements for insurance coverage.

10. Must have a High School Diploma or G.E.D.

11. Successful completion of Criminal Background check and pre-employment drug screening.

EMPLOYEE ACKNOWLEDGMENT: The job description is intended to provide an overview of the requirements of the position. As such, it is not necessarily all-inclusive, and the job may require other duties or responsibilities not listed herein. Management, at its sole discretion, reserves the right to change, alter, and/or otherwise modify this job description at any time. Nothing in this job description is intended to create a contract of employment of any type or kind. Employment at Big Valley Rancheria is strictly on an At-Will basis.

Preference will be given to qualified Native American applicants in accordance with the Indian Preference Act Title 25, US Code Section 472 & 473 and PL 93-638. Appropriate verification of Native American status is required. Other than the aforementioned, Federal Law requires that all applications be considered without regard of race, religion, color, sex, age, or national origin. The Big Valley Band of Pomo Indians is an Equal Opportunity Employer, subject to provision of PL 93-638 Indian Preference Act.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Cell phone reimbursement
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Patient demographics:

• Adolescents
• Adults
• Children
• Older adults

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Lakeport, CA 95453 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Lakeport, CA 95453: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person