Victim Services Program Specialist

Job Opportunities

Preference in filling vacancies is given to qualified American Indian and Alaska Native candidates in accordance with the Indian Reorganization Act of 1934 (Title 25, USC, Section 472). If you are claiming Indian Preference, you must submit your Tribal documentation with your application.

Education and Experience

• Associate's degree equivalent to four (4) years of experience
• Bachelor's degree equivalent to eight (8) years of experience

The Community and Family Wellness Department (CFW) Project Specialist will administer and coordinate the day‑to‑day activities of the assigned grant project and related Services for victims of crimes. Duties include but are not limited to: counsel and assist clients, provide financial, life‑skills and other training services, assist clients in accessing Tribal and other assistance programs, issuing payment requests and requests for expenditures, prepare and submit reports (financial and otherwise) in accordance with program and grant guidelines, assist, attend and participate in outreach activities as scheduled.

The CFW Project Specialist may also accompany clients to court appearances, medical appointments and other appointments as necessary to provide support. This position works under moderate supervision in administering services and in using agency or community resources while working independently toward established objectives.

All Tolowa Dee‑ni’ Nation employees must submit to a background check and abide by all Tribal, federal, and state laws. All employees must comply with Tolowa Dee‑ni’ Nation drug free workplace policy and will be subject to pre‑employment, random, for‑cause, and post‑accident drug and alcohol testing. Qualified American Indian Preference applies.

• Possess a working knowledge of Human Services Programs.
• Create positive working relationships with clients and their families.
• Vigorously protect client confidentiality.
• Maintain and protect client and worker safety.
• Maintain documentation of activities in accordance with departmental and funding agency requirements while maintaining utmost client confidentiality.
• Utilize and maintain computerized systems to carry out assigned duties.
• Act as liaison between client and community partners and other helping agencies; assist client in obtaining services from other agencies.
• Prepare periodic reports for the Department and/or administration.
• Exercise prudent judgment in applying policy, procedure, regulations and laws.
• Other duties as assigned.

• General knowledge of typical office technologies such as computers, printers, copiers, fax machines, and typical office software.
• Knowledge of community organizations and the social problems calling for the use of public and private community resources.
• Knowledge of current issues in the field of social welfare; social services programs including ICWC, child welfare, TANF, family violence, sexual assault and other public welfare programs.
• Knowledge of regional and cultural customs and values.

• Broad range of skills and abilities centered around a strong citizen focus, efficient performance, and teamwork.
• Customer service skills, interpersonal skills and good communication skills.
• Ability to manage their time and organize their work to ensure efficient performance.
• Ability to follow policy, procedure and instructions, actively communicate with supervisors, manage work accordingly.
• Ability to understand and manage citizen confidentiality.
• Problem solving and critical thinking skills.
• Interpersonal skills and teamwork.
• High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
• 2 years of experience in providing family, social and/or community services (Social welfare, social services programs, ICWA, child welfare, TANF, family violence, sexual assault and other public welfare programs on the Federal, State, and local level).
• Valid state issued driver’s license and/or the ability to obtain a California or Oregon driver’s license. Must be insurable on the Tribe’s insurance policy.

• Use hands and arms to operate office or field equipment.
• Sit more than half the workday.
• Stand and/or walk…