Meskwaki Elder's Circle Coordinator

Title

Meskwaki Elders Circle Coordinator

Department:
Meskwaki Nation Child Support Services

Non-Exempt

• Receives referrals from Case Manager for Meskwaki Elders Circle (MEC).
• Consults and provides orientation of alternative dispute resolution processes.
• Coordinates all alternative dispute resolution services.
• Writes case notes, summaries, and family engagement plans.
• Updates Case Worker on progress of cases. Files all proceedings in CIS case notes and in the case file about proceedings schedule and/or barriers and developments, and forwards all entries to the Case Worker.
• Notifies Case Worker of any recommendations made by MEC for MNCSS to coordinate for parties.
• Tracks and maintains policies and procedures for MEC referrals, forms, and other documents as needed.
• Coordinates mediation scheduling with clients and MEC members.
• Recruits and maintains MEC membership.
• Meets with MEC Committee Members on a monthly basis for updates, reviews, etc.
• Prepares and submits monthly report of activities, meetings, and budget updates and submits to the Direct Supervisor on the 1st day of each month.
• Develops and attends trainings as necessary.
• Refers clients to resources.
• Must be able to maintain strict confidentiality.
• Conducts and identifies community resources on a continual basis.
• Reviews resources annually for current and accurate information.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Associate's degree in Liberal Arts and two (2) years of administrative experience including customer service or a combination of equivalent education and experience.
• Prefer Bachelor's degree in Business or Public Administration or Master's degree in Social Work.
• Prefer experience working with Native Communities & Indian Tribal organizations.
• Experience working with elders.
• Experience working with District and Tribal Courts.
• Prefer business planning experience.
• Mediation Certification and/or experience in dispute resolution.
• Must be knowledgeable and proficient with Microsoft Office products.
• Prior Supervisory Experience.
• Be knowledgeable and proficient in PC word processing, spreadsheet, internet, and e‑mail.
• Strong communication skills, verbal and written.
• Must have public speaking experience.
• Demonstrate knowledge and experience in team building and teamwork.
• Prefer Meskwaki language comprehension and/or desire to learn.
• Travel when necessary.

Supervised by the Meskwaki Nation Child Support Services (MNCSS) Director.

• 32 hours per week