Project Coordinator

The Native Connections (NC) Project Director is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the federally funded (SAMHSA) Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration project. Native Connections is a 5-year effort (07/31/2021- 07/30/2026) with the primary goals of preventing and reducing suicidal behavior and substance use, reducing the impact of trauma, and promoting mental health among American Indian/Alaska Native youth through the age of 24 years. It aims to reduce the impact of mental health and substance use disorders, foster culturally responsive models to reduce and respond to the impact of trauma on AI/AN communities, and allow AI/AN communities to support youth and young adults as they transition into adulthood by facilitating collaboration among agencies.

Duties & Responsibilities

The NC coordinator is responsible for assisting with the community readiness assessment and asset map development. This also includes supporting policy, procedure, and protocol development that promote coordination among services, follow up care, and postvention protocols. The NC coordinator will help the Project Director in the maintenance and oversight of the community-based planning process which includes soliciting input from a Native Youth Advisory Committee and the development and implementation of a Strategic Action Plan (SAP).

Quality Project Design and Implementation Support (35%)
Quality Project Monitoring, Learning, and Evaluation (MLE) Support (35%)
Partner Relationship and Community Capacity Support (30%)

Qualifications

Bachelor of Arts degree or Bachelor of Science in Public Health, Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, Human Development, or related area of study
Knowledge of Indian Self Determination and Education Assistance Act (Public Law 93-638)
Cultural competency in working with Native American populations
Knowledge of San Diego County Behavioral Health System
Familiarity with community health clinics and/or Indian Health Clinics preferred
Prior experience supervising volunteers, preferred
Able to work independently and as part of a team, taking input and guidance from a variety of staff
Must demonstrate knowledge of dynamics of and laws (Tribal, State, and Federal) crimes against children addressing
Must be willing to adhere to the Tribe and Program’s confidentiality policy, maintain strict confidentiality of all community members seeking services, and the use of culture in healing
Must demonstrate ongoing efforts to actively pursue a nonviolent lifestyle

Experience & Education

See above

Special Requirements

Must be available for occasional local travel (within California and US)
May require extended hours during peak periods
Available for telephone consultation on evenings and weekends

Environmental Conditions

N/A

Physical Conditions

See above

Indian preference policy: In accordance with the Indian Preference Act of 1934 (25 USC 472), preference for filling this vacancy will be given to qualified Indian candidates who present proof of eligibility for Indian Preference. Verification on BIA form 5-4432 or form Tribal ID card must be provided with the application. For the purpose of this policy, Indian/Native American is defined as an enrolled member of a federally recognized tribe.

NOTICE OF DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE REQUIREMENTS: The la Jolla Band of Luiseno Indians is committed to maintaining a drug-free working environment and to comply with the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1998, 45CFR, subpart F. The interested candidate must be able to pass a drug-screening test and maintain a drug-free and professional working environment.

Full-time

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