Program Coordinator, Building Bridges bei Cherokee Nation

Responsible for engaging target market in communities and for providing case management, advocacy, service referrals, and training to Cherokee Nation citizens experiencing poverty.

Gains a deep understanding of the Building Bridges program strategies and processes. Provides supportive services including case management, advocacy, and referral services to individuals experiencing poverty. Supports and advocates for clients while being a positive role model through problem-solving and conflict resolution to ensure that a consistent, safe, and secure community living environment is available to everyone. Acts as a liaison between clients and other service providers at the Cherokee Nation and within communities. Achieves and maintains Curriculum Training certification. Facilitates workshops for program participants as well as identified community organizations. Plans and conducts workshops in designated areas of the reservation. Maintains client database, including progress of clients as they work through and graduate from the program. Other duties may be assigned. 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES 

No supervisory responsibility.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENT 

Associate's degree from a 2-year college or technical school; or two (2) years (60 credit hours) coursework from a 4-year college or university; or three (3) years of related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT 

No additional experience required.

COMPUTER SKILLS 

An individual should have knowledge of spreadsheet software and word processing software.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS 

Must possess a valid driver's license with a driving history verified through a motor vehicle report that meets the requirements for Cherokee Nation underwriting rating. 

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS

The employee must not be and will not be under sanction by the United States Department of Health and Human Services Office of the Inspector General (OIG) or by the General Services Administration (GSA) or listed on the OIG's Cumulative Sanction Report, or the GSA's List of Excluded Providers, or listed on the OIG's List of Excluded Individuals/Entities (LEIE).

Must meet and maintain periodic background investigation and adjudication for child care.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand and sit. The employee is occasionally required to walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, and taste or smell. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally be exposed to outdoor weather conditions, extreme cold (non-weather), and extreme heat (non-weather). The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

HOURS
Some evening work is required. 

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