Project and Resource Specialist

Washoe Tribe of Nevada and California•Gardnerville, NV

12d•$47,840 - $71,760

About The Position

The Project and Resource Specialist develops, coordinates, and implements community prevention and family-strengthening programs for Washoe Native TANF Program (WNTP) participants and “Other Eligible” participants. Programs may include life skills, out-of-wedlock pregnancy prevention, family formation, cultural activities, parenting, and positive youth development. Under the direct supervision of the Education Services Manager, the Specialist trains and assists staff and community members with project proposals, planning, and outcome tracking. The role supports compliance with the approved Tribal Family Assistance Plan and applicable state and federal laws, regulations, policies, and procedures for Tribal TANF, and requires maintaining the confidentiality of privileged information. The Specialist provides participant orientation and resource information, coordinates with case management and employment staff, connects participants with community services, maintains participant records and electronic database entries, and transports participants to agencies as needed. The role also represents WNTP in tribal communities and partner organizations; arranges and promotes workshops, classes, presentations, and other community activities; and manages project proposals, eligibility tracking, budgets, expenditures, outcomes, and closeout activities. Work is generally performed in an office setting with moderate noise. The employee may travel between office sites and assist with community events, training, or office coverage, which may require nights, weekends, or overnight stays with minimum notice. The position is non-exempt and classified as Grade NE 12, with a stated pay range of $23.00 ($47,840) to $34.50 ($71,760).

Requirements

Associate degree in Human Services or a related field and two years of experience developing, monitoring, or evaluating community events and/or events for TANF services, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Knowledge of the history, culture, customs, and traditions of the Washoe Tribe of Nevada & California.
Ability to collaborate with community partners to provide culturally relevant events and activities.
Knowledge of and ability to interpret applicable federal, state, county, local, and tribal laws, regulations, ordinances, legislation, and requirements specific to Tribal TANF.
Ability to incorporate the four TANF purposes into activities addressing job readiness, employment counseling, life skills development, family formation, and early pregnancy prevention.
Effective written and verbal English communication, including proper spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
Knowledge of Native American economic, educational, health, and social challenges.
Ability to establish and maintain professional relationships with people of diverse cultures, ethnicities, and socioeconomic status while maintaining cultural sensitivity.
Skill in interacting with people across social, economic, cultural, spiritual, and emotional circumstances.
Ability to interact directly with the public and targeted populations as a WNTP spokesperson.
Ability to provide high-quality customer service, work independently, respond to requests promptly, and meet strict timelines.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects efficiently and effectively.
Ability to develop, manage, implement, and evaluate project budgets.
Ability to analyze problems, collect data, establish facts, identify solutions, implement recommendations, draw valid conclusions, make sound decisions, and exercise independent judgment.
Ability to prepare accurate, complete, and legible written reports.
Skill in operating business computers and office machines in a Windows environment, including Word, Excel, Access, and presentation software such as PowerPoint.
Meet the requirements of Public Law 101-630.
Obtain or possess a valid Nevada or California driver's license within 30 days.
Be insurable under the Washoe Tribe’s driving policy.
Undergo a background check and have a negative alcohol and drug screen as conditions of employment.

Nice To Haves

Qualified Native American Indian status; preference is given to qualified Native American Indians.

Responsibilities

Maintain knowledge of WNTP participant eligibility and project proposal requirements defined by the Tribal Family Assistance Plan and 45 CFR 286.
Represent WNTP respectfully in contacts with the public, community organizations, and government agencies.
Communicate with the WNTP management team and collaborate regularly with other WNTP staff.
Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with participants, staff, tribal communities, employers, and outside service providers.
Explain the Native TANF application process, procedures, and services during participant orientation.
Coordinate with the Case Manager and Employment Coordinator to focus services on participant needs identified through self-sufficiency, education, and vocational plans and home visits.
Serve as a liaison between participants and community partners or agencies to help participants obtain services.
Inform participants about available resources.
Enter participant data into case files and the electronic database, ensuring required information is complete and accurate.
Transport participants to agencies as needed.
Attend tribal community meetings to represent WNTP, provide program updates, and coordinate classes and programs.
Arrange workshops, classes, presentations, and other collaborative community activities.
Manage communications promoting programs and activities through newsletters, media relations, social media, and other channels.
Conduct outreach and presentations in tribal communities and with community partners and organizations.
Develop and maintain a system for tracking whether “Other Eligible” individuals and TANF participants are eligible for WNTP projects and activities.
Maintain records and track measurable outcomes; prepare and route program proposals, including assigning project tracking numbers.
Track, manage, and report project proposals and outcomes, and oversee projects from start through closeout.
Maintain project budgets and track expenditures and transactions.
Identify errors and recommend corrective actions to improve future events and activities.
Provide backup support at events and activities.
Perform other duties as required or assigned, as applicable to the job description.