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.

The La Jolla Band of Luiseno Indians is seeking highly motivated, entry-level candidates to work on several Public Works projects.

This non-exempt position is responsible for operating, monitoring, controlling, testing and troubleshooting a well-based water supply and distribution system, and a potable water treatment plant. Minimum of “D1” Water certification required within two testing cycles of hiring date.

The Fuels Crew Worker implements wildland fuel management projects for forest health, wildland fire safety, cultural burns, and prescribed burn preparations. The Crew Worker will work towards training to serve on a Wildland Fire Module Type II crew.