Meskwaki Elder's Circle Coordinator

Sac and Fox Tribe of Iowa•Tama, IA

About The Position

The Meskwaki Elder's Circle Coordinator, within the Meskwaki Nation Child Support Services department, is responsible for coordinating alternative dispute resolution services for Meskwaki Elders Circle (MEC) referrals. This role involves client consultation, case note documentation, progress updates to caseworkers, and maintaining MEC policies and procedures. The coordinator also schedules mediations, recruits and manages MEC membership, and prepares monthly activity and budget reports for the supervisor. Additionally, the position requires identifying and referring clients to community resources, maintaining confidentiality, and participating in necessary trainings.

Requirements

Associate's degree in Liberal Arts and two (2) years of administrative experience including customer service or a combination of equivalent education and experience
Must be able to maintain strict confidentiality
Must be knowledgeable and proficient with Microsoft Office products
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
Demonstrate knowledge and experience in teambuilding and teamwork
Travel when necessary

Nice To Haves

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
Prior Supervisory Experience
Prefer Meskwaki language comprehension and/or desire to learn

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
Conducts and identifies community resources on a continual basis
Reviews resources annually for current and accurate information
Other duties as assigned