September 12, 2024

The Native Village of Eyak

Cordova

FULL TIME

Current Job Postings

TRIBAL RESOURCES COORDINATOR
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Team: 477

Salary Range: $30.80 - $31.73
Reports To: 477 Director Schedule: Full-Time, Regular
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt from Overtime Last Revised: September 2024

POSITION SUMMARY
The Tribal Resources Coordinator is responsible for assisting NVE Tribal Members with
Scholarships, Burial Assistance, Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) general assistance, job training,
and assisting with other department applications and services. Additionally, this position
programs that promote cultural identity, personal self-esteem, and future hope. The
coordinator intervenes in cases of State custody and parental rights termination per
established ICWA law while also offering social and financial support to Tribal members
through Tribal, State, and Federal programs. Assumes duties of 477 Director as needed.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES
• Monitor budgets and scope of work to ensure program goals and objectives are met.

Prepare and submit program and budget modifications and reports to the 477 Director

and funding agencies as required by grants and contracts.

Prepare and submit narrative reports on a quarterly, semi-annual, annual, or other

funder-specified basis.

Create and maintain accurate case files and databases for all clients and activities.
Assist eligible applicants with completing required paperwork and referrals to

appropriate programs.

Educate eligible applicants regarding programs and services and provide case

management.

Coordinates HUD mini-grants and all scholarship opportunities.
Program coordination of BIA general assistance and burial assistance.
Outreach to Tribal members.
Plan monthly events or activities.
Works within the parameters of ICWA law to provide ICWA services.
Maintains all files for Tribal members involved with ICWA.
Attends all court hearings and other events associated with ICWA.
Represents the child in ICWA matters, including home visits as necessary.
Complete monthly tracking of ICWA children.
Oversees diligent relative searches for all OCS referrals

TRIBAL RESOURCES COORDINATOR
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Liaisons with Cordova Public Schools for ICWA-related purposes.
Performs site visits at prospective adoptees’ homes.
Liaisons with other villages and towns in the area to facilitate cultural identity.
Works with Social Services team and Cultural team
Performs as Acting Director in the absence of 477 Director.
Perform other related duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

None

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Experience with the Indian Child Welfare Act preferred.
General knowledge of the principles and practices of victim advocate

programs and processes.

Must be able to function independently and have flexibility, personal integrity,

and the ability to work effectively with a variety of people, including abuse
victims, the elderly, children, staff, and support agencies.

Must be able to relate to and work with people with different cultural

backgrounds.

Excellent organizational skills.
Must maintain the highest level of confidentiality and HIPAA regulations.
Ability to work independently and use good time management skills.
Must be able to prioritize tasks and keep deadlines.
Willingness to travel and attend meetings, workshops, trainings, and conferences.
Must be outgoing and personable with a desire to help people.
Ability to communicate well with employees and management.
Ability to understand, interpret, and follow state and federal program regulations.
Demonstrate sound work ethics, flexibility, and dedication to the position.
Demonstrate a positive, respectful attitude, and possess cultural awareness and

sensitivity toward clients and co-workers.

Ability to demonstrate consistency, fairness, compassion, and understanding.
Maintains awareness and sensitivity to Native Village of Eyak and Native American

Culture.

COMPUTER SKILLS

Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite programs and Adobe Pro.

TRIBAL RESOURCES COORDINATOR
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EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
• High school diploma or equivalent required.

2 years’ experience in administrative functions required.
Grants experience preferred.
Must be willing and able to train to perform as ICWA Coordinator within 6 months of

hire.

Familiarity with Native Village of Eyak and Native American Culture preferred.
Current Alaska Driver’s license with a clean driving record.
Must be able to travel.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that an employee must meet
to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be
made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

Regularly sit for long periods of time to complete tasks.
Regularly bend, crouch, stand, and move about to complete work.
Typically lifts 25 lbs. to coordinate work.
Regularly manipulate electronic data to gather, input, and otherwise coordinate work.

Regularly use mental, oral, and written methods to complete work.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here represent those an employee encounters
while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made
to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

While performing the essential functions of this position, employees may be exposed to the
following conditions:

Work in a confined space (administrative office).
Exposed to moderate noise (office equipment and foot traffic).

Other Requirements: Required to submit to a background check and follow the NVE Tribe’s drug
policies.

TRIBAL RESOURCES COORDINATOR
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Reasonable Accommodations Statement
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each
essential duty. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Disclaimer
The Native Village of Eyak has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions
and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and
the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an
exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities. Additional functions and
requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not
represent a contract of employment, and the Native Village of Eyak reserves the right to change
this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform as the Native Village of Eyak
may deem appropriate. Your signature below signifies that you understand the duties,
expectations, and contents of this job description.

Preference for NVE Tribal members is in effect for this position. The successful candidate must
follow the NVE Tribe’s drug policies.

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