Meskwaki Elders Circle Coordinator - Sac and Fox Tribe of Iowa

DEPARTMENT: Meskwaki Nation Child Support Services

CLASSIFICATION:Non-Exempt

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• 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 submit to the Direct Supervisor on the 1st day of each month
• Develop and attend trainings as necessary
• Refers clients to resources
• Must be able to maintain strict confidentiality
• Reviews resources annually for current and accurate information
• Other duties as assigned

REQUIREMENTS:

• Associate's degree in Liberal Arts and two (2) years of administrative experience including customer service
• 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 P.C. word processing, spreadsheet, internet, and e-mail
• Strong communication skills, verbal and written.
• Must have public speaking experience
• Knowledge demonstrate and experience in teambuilding and teamwork
• Prefer Meskwaki language comprehension and/or desire to learn
• Travel when necessary

SUPERVISION AND SCHEDULE:

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

- Full time hours Negotiable, 30 hours to 40 hours

Applicants will be required to submit to a background check and to a pre-employment drug test.