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JOB TYPE: Full Time
LOCATION: Education
REPORTS TO: Executive Director of Education
SALARY RANGE: $47,900 to $71,900

Any individual who receives an offer of employment or will receive a payroll check are required to submit to a drug and alcohol test as a condition of obtaining employment.
Mille Lacs Band Member/American Indian preference applies

SUMMARY:
The coordinator provides initial case planning along with ongoing case management services to students with issues preventing them from reaching success in school with attendance and grades, including; homelessness, chemical dependency, and mental health issues. The Facilitator is responsible to provide or assist in providing relevant instruction to students and partner school staff that advance the purposes of the program grant.

QUALIFICATIONS:
• Bachelor’s degree with emphasis in psychology, counseling, social work, or a related field is required.
• One (1) to three (3) years’ experience working with at risk Native American Adults/youth preferred.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of a client support method.
• Knowledge of and respect for Mille Lacs Band traditions and customs.
• Knowledge and experience working with Native American communities, culture, customs and cultural law.
• Ability to maintain highest level of confidentiality with respect to students to maintain integrity of program.
• Ability to communicate effectively with others.
• Ability to write effectively.
• Basic computer skills, proficient in Microsoft Windows and Word.
• Must adhere to confidential information in accordance with Data Privacy Act.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to assist design and teach or facilitate groups of adults/youth or one-on-one tutoring.
• Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with students, truancy partners with the Mille Lacs Band and staff at our public school partners.
• Must have current driver’s license.
• Must be insurable under the Mille Lacs Band Drivers Insurance policy.
• Must pass a background check.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol test.
• At critical times, Hours may vary depending on departmental needs and may include evenings and weekends.
• This position is grant funded and is dependent upon the continued funding of the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe’s DOJ CTAS Area 9 Youth & Academic grant program

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Participate in or conduct a variety of student support processes with our public school partners.
• Coordinate student services with all truancy stakeholders.
• Collaborate with others in the development and implementation of the philosophy and mission of the program.
• Evaluate student plan progress, develop and implement plan modifications as appropriate. Collect, organize, and present professional observations to other student truancy stakeholders and student support staff.
• Consult with parents, other caregivers, and other Band personnel in dealing with student’s behavioral, emotional, living, and health issues.
• Develop aftercare and follow-up student plans.
• Prepare records and progress summaries for all students.
• Make home or agency visits as necessary.
• Assist in development and delivery of education programs for the community.
• Provide crisis evaluation and intervention as needed.
• Assist principals in truancy issues and coordinate with schools, OSG, Family Services to best encourage attendance.
• Provide cultural referrals for student to assist with building a strong sense of self.

WORKING CONDITIONS:
• Nature of work is such those incumbent experiences regular periods of moderate to high stress levels in dealing with client issues.
• Work is primarily in doors in a controlled climate area.
• Some threat of personal danger or risk.
• Hours are typically 8-5, but extra hours may be necessary to meet deadlines and maintain workload. Some evening or weekend work may be required.
• Remote work capabilities with required. Must follow Remote Work protocol.
• Local travel is required.