Project Coordinator Navigator

Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska•Winnebago, NE

37d•Onsite

About The Position

The Project Coordinator/Navigator will play a critical role in successfully implementing and managing the CTAS PA3 Winnebago Tribal Court Enhancement Project. This position will work collaboratively with various Winnebago Tribal Departments to enhance the capacity and effectiveness of the Winnebago Tribal Court system. The Project Coordinator/Navigator will be knowledgeable of the Winnebago Ho-Chunk Culture.

Requirements

Completion of a Bachelor Degree (or working towards degree), in the areas of criminal justice, human services, social services, or other related fields.
Must have at least two years’ experience or an acceptable combination of experience and education will be considered.
Must possess grant project management experience
Experience in project management, preferably in a tribal or community setting.
Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to maintain the utmost confidentiality of all client files as provided by the law and established procedures.
Proficient in the use of Office Word, Excel, and other related database programs.
Knowledge of tribal and/or community resources with demonstrated experience working with Winnebago people and an understanding of their culture, values, and belief systems.
Must possess a good command of the English language, both oral and written
Must be dependable and able to work additional hours when required.
Must be able to work independently with very little supervision from the Winnebago Tribal Court Administrator.
Must follow the Code of Ethics established for all Winnebago Tribal Court personnel.
Must be able to travel when required
Demonstrate strong administrative and organizational skills, including budget development and management and grant administration and reporting.
Must be willing to attend meetings and trainings as directed by the Grant requirements
Normal to light office work, which includes the ability to lift to 10 lbs.
Regularly required to walk, stand, and sit for extended periods and use hands to operate a computer keyboard, phone, and various office equipment.
While performing daily duties, the employee is regularly required to talk and listen.
Reading, writing, calculating
Above average social interaction skills
Reasoning/Analysis
Ability to work as part of a team and/or with minimal to no supervision.
Must possess the ability to read, write, and speak the English language fluently.
Must be able to continually and effectively employ professional verbal and written communication skills.
All applicants will comply with 45 CFR 1301, Subpart D, Section 1301.31, C and D, which require all prospective employees to sign a declaration before employment regarding all arrests and convictions of child abuse or violent felonies and to comply with PL 101-630 and PL 101-637 regarding criminal records check.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of tribal court systems and federal grant processes is a plus.

Responsibilities

Demonstrates the Winnebago Tribe’s core mission, vision, and values.
Maintain accurate and complete case file records and statistical reports for grant requirements.
Work closely with contract/grant financial specialist to track data, create tracking sheets, and enter bi-annual reports.
Collaborate with relevant programs to develop Memorandums of Understanding, and obtain letters of support.
Create a case number for each client and maintain an organized file.
Manage a caseload of approximately 50 clients.
High communication with Juvenile Probation, Youth Crisis Intervention Center, Truancy Officer, School, Winnebago Police Department, and the Prosecutor’s office for effective case management.
Additional frequent communication with all mental health services both locally and in the surrounding areas to ensure clients are obtaining required evaluations.
Work with outside entities for inpatient treatment services
Ensure the client’s family is involved by regularly holding gatherings to discuss successes, failures, updates, further needs, etc.
Ensure client is compliant with all Court conditions.
Transport client as needed to Court hearings, appointments, interviews, etc.
Attend Court hearings to provide an update to client’s progress.
Occasional research and clerical duties.