The following duties are considered essential for this job classification:
1. Plan, coordinate, promote, and facilitate weekly/monthly/quarterly talking circles for the Victims and Secondary Victims of the La Jolla Indian Reservation Community
2. Plan, coordinate, promote, and facilitate monthly Puru’axish events at the La Jolla Indian Reservation for the Victims and Secondary Victims of the La Jolla Indian Reservation Community
3. Work with the Staff on events that are held with or in conjunction with the Native Connections Program, MMIP Program, Boys Group, Girls Group, La Jolla Seniors, GEMS Senior Chair Volleyball Team, or any other program that the Avellaka Program has or is associated with.
4. Create and facilitate a safe space for intergenerational sharing and teaching for the Victims and Secondary Victims of the La Jolla Indian Reservation Community
5. Coordinator/Advocate will be responsible for working with the tribes finance department on all records and ensuring that Purchase Orders, Payment Requests, Invoices, and Receipts are submitted in a timely manner
6. Will keep track of all expenditures and grant files for the program side and assist the Program Director on reporting requirements
7. Will attend a 40-hour Tribal Domestic Violence Advocate Training and work alongside the other Advocates at the Avellaka Program
8. Performs other duties as assigned.
1. Familiarity with and the ability to facilitate talking circles.
2. Ability to plan, promote, coordinate, and facilitate community meetings
3. Must be computer literate, have excellent analytical, oral, written, and organizational skills
4. Operate modern office equipment and Microsoft Office software with skill and efficiency
5. Must be able to write reports and maintain files
6. Must possess a valid driver’s license, must maintain a satisfactory driving record with the DMV, and be insurable under the Tribe’s policy.
7. High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) required.
8. Must be able to pass a background check and able to work with children
All employees are expected to follow the Tribal Personnel Policies and Procedures of the La Jolla Band of Luiseño Indians and adhere to any additional applicable addendums.
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.
Once you’ve completed the form, please submit it to La Jolla Personnel at [email protected]