Open Date: 06/28/2024

Closing Date: Until Filled

Requisition Number: 019-2024

Department: Human Resources & Legal

Classification: Full-Time/Non-Exempt

Salary: Commensurate with Experience

Location: Valley Center, CA

OPPORTUNITY:

This position is a dual role position offering services to both the Human
Resources & Member Services Department and the Legal Department. A dual role is a
position that combines responsibilities from two or more distinct job functions or skill sets.
In a dual role, an incumbent is expected to perform tasks and fulfill duties traditionally
belonging to different positions, often requiring a diverse skill set or a willingness to adapt
to evolving job requirements.

This position under supervision of the Director of Human Resources & Attorney General
will provide social services coordination involving the Tribal Government, Tribal Members
and their families. This position will perform routine assignments involving individualized
social services cases through specialized applications of casework methods and skills;
provision of comprehensive casework services; server as a case facilitator, organize internal
and external meetings, and perform related work as required.

The Tribal Court Advocate/Guardian ad litem (TCA-GAL) will coordinate with the
Intertribal Court of Southern California (ICSC), and other courts and/or agencies for
domestic violence, elder and child abuse, substance abuse, juvenile delinquency, and other
matters that involve mandated intervention measures affecting Tribal Members and their
families, as well as provide guidance to those individuals and families. Guidance provided
by the TCA-GAL will include serving as a court facilitator, counselor, and/or Guardian ad
litem for cases requiring specialized application of caseworker expertise and methods.

The incumbent must be energetic, forward thinking and practice from a trauma informed
perspective with high ethical standards and an appropriate professional image. Ideal
candidate for this position will have demonstrated success with intervention and wellness
practices in indigenous communities. This person will conduct business in a professional
and cordial manner that will uphold the integrity and reputation of Rincon Tribal
Government. This position maintains a thorough working knowledge of and adheres to
tribal policies, regulations and procedures.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all
of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties
from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.

• Partners with ICSC, and other tribal, federal, state, and county courts, local
  health organizations, and Rincon Tribal Government management team to
  coordinate Court-directed services for Tribal Members and their families for
  matters involving domestic violence, and elder, child, or substance abuse,
  juvenile delinquency, and other mandated intervention matters, including
  coordination with various social services programs in assisting Tribal
  Members.
  
• Assist Tribal Members and families with the enrollment of various
  intervention – including wellness or rehabilitation – services as needed or
  directed by the Court.
• Assist the HR Director in the Development and implementation of social
  services goals, objectives, policies and priorities as directed.
• As a Court-appointed guardian ad litem, act on behalf of minors or wards as
  the Court’s aid or agent by enabling the Court to perform their duty of
  child/victim protection under tribal, federal, or state laws.
• Explain, justify, and defend the Tribe’s programmatic policies and practices to
  governmental partners, organizations, and institutions.
• Negotiate and resolve sensitive and controversial Tribal TCA-GAL
  intervention and/or wellness services issues as directed by the Court.
• Maintain confidential service and court records.
• As needed, assist Tribal members and their families with preparing
  child/victim protective order or other forms and paperwork for submission to
  Court.
• Assess internal and external social services administrative and support
  systems, and internal reporting relationships; identify opportunities for
  improvement; recommend and implement changes as directed.
• Assist the HR Director with development and administration of the
  department annual budget; forecast of funds needed for social programs,
  communications, materials, and supplies; approve expenditures and
  implement budgetary adjustments as appropriate as necessary.
• Explain, justify and defend Tribal Government social services programs to
  internal/external customers.
• Negotiate and resolve sensitive and controversial Tribal social services issues
  as directed by the Director of Human Resources.
• Assist Tribal Members and Families with the enrollment of various social
  services as needed or directed by the Director of Human Resources.
• Maintains social services records both hard and electric record databases, and
  compiles reports from the database.
• Respond to and resolve difficult and sensitive Tribal Member inquiries and
  complaints related to social services, tribal, Federal, State, and County.
• Assist in the development, monitoring, and enforce all social services related
  policies.
• Identify risk exposure and assist management in determining effective
  methods of reducing liability and protecting Tribal assets.
• Assist the HR Director with maintaining and updating Tribal social services
  policies. Monitor social services efforts for the Tribe as directed.
• Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time while demonstrating
  accuracy and thoroughness.
• There are multiple deadlines associated with this position and the employee
  may be required to work long hours when necessary to reach goals.
• Assist the HR Director and Department Managers with social services training
  development.
• Coordinate compliance issues with Federal and State regulatory agencies as
  assigned.
• This position will require local and national travel as directed.

OTHER DUTIES:

• Demonstrates an awareness and appreciation of the cultural diversity of the
  community.
• Follow established government policies and those outlined in the Rincon
  Tribal Government Employee Handbook and on our government employee
  portal.
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment.
• Adhere to safety standards and regulations of the Tribal Council.
• Handle all confidential and proprietary information in accordance with
  policies and procedures.
• Attends required meetings and training.
• Other duties may be assigned at the discretion of the Manager or designee to
  fulfill the government’s needs, objectives and/or goals.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Experience and/or Training:

• Master’s or higher degree in social welfare, social or behavioral sciences,
  social/human services or a closely related field is required.
• Five (5) years of performing trauma-informed case planning/case
  management duties in a public or private social services agency/government
  is required.
• Experience with ICWA and VAWA legal frameworks and history is
  required.
• Compliance experience with Federal, State, and local government social
  intervention laws and other governmental regulations; experience working
  within tribal intervention and compliance legal frameworks preferred.
• Knowledge of practical applications for intervention practices (e.g., court
  paperwork and process for orders of protection, Guardian ad litem
  appointment procedures); prior experience working with tribal communities
  preferred.
• Ability to objectively manage and provide social services to Tribal
  Members and their families through complex, difficult, and emotional
  issues.
• Demonstrated good judgment and ability to effectively solve or recommend
  solutions to problems or issues consistent with standards, practices, policies,
  procedures, regulations, and laws.
• Knowledge of federal Indian law, Native American history, and principles
  of tribal sovereignty and jurisdiction preferred.
• Must have the ability to make recommendations to effectively resolve problems or issues, by using judgment that is consistent with standards, practices, policies, procedures, regulation or law.
• Must be able to represent Rincon Tribal Government effectively and professionally in a public venue.

LICENSES OR CERTIFICATIONS:

The following license and certification are required to be maintained throughout employment and are not subject to waiver:

• Valid California Driver’s License. Must maintain a satisfactory driving record with the DMV.
• A Family Development Credential (FDC) is preferred.
• Ability to be insured by the designated Tribal insurance carrier.
• Ability to pass a live scan background check.

WORK-RELATED KNOWLEDGE:

• Knowledge of American Indians and their history (preferred).
• Knowledge of records management procedures, and use of electronic health
  record system.
• Knowledge of medical and psychiatric rehabilitation terminology.
• Knowledge of physical and behavioral (psychological, emotional and social)
  needs.
• Knowledge of community resources for behavioral health related issues.
• Ability to apply the principles and concepts of psychiatric rehabilitation
  counseling.
• Ability to interview and secure personal and social information, as well as
  information needed for determining client’s needs and barriers.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative/effective work relationships with
  participants, partners, professionals and the public (especially with American
  Indian Natives).
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with patients, medical staff
  and other personnel.
• Ability to represent the organization in a professional manner, building
  respect and confidence.
• Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality.

BENEFITS:

The Rincon Band of Luiseño Indians offers a comprehensive and competitive benefit
package for full-time and qualifying part-time employees. Benefits include the
following:

• Health & Wellness Coverage: Medical, dental and vision coverage
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) Accrual
• Holidays: Full-time employees and qualifying part-time employees are
  eligible for eleven (11) full paid holidays, and four (4) half day (4 hours) paid
  holidays.
• Comprehensive Annual Performance & Merit Reviews
• Job Training based on Business Needs
• Life and Long Term Disability: $100,000 employer paid Life Insurance and
  Long Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts: Healthcare and Dependent care reimbursement
  accounts
• Supplemental Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D)
  Insurance
• Supplemental Coverage: Disability, Accident, Cancer, Life and Hospital
  Confinement
• Retirement: 401(k) retirement plan with a generous employer match
• Company Events: Rincon Tribal Government holds great social events for
  employees and occasionally raffle many prizes.