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Description

Application Closing Date: Tuesday, February 3, 2026 @ 5:00 p.m. PST Mission Statement
The Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria exists to exercise its inherent sovereign powers, customs, and traditions; to perpetuate its unique native heritage; to preserve and protect the rights and privileges of the Tribe; to establish justice in the conduct of tribal affairs; to work for the social and economic betterment of all the Tribal Citizens; and to foster the value of education.
Position PurposeThe Tribal Youth Programs Specialist designs and delivers direct services to school age Native American youth and Tribal communities. This includes, but is not limited to, academic case coordination, tutoring, college and career planning, theme-focused groups, youth mentorship, school advocacy, and outreach with local community organizations. Essential Duties, Functions & Responsibilities

• Coordinates with community-based agencies and key stakeholders to build awareness of the importance and value of family support and engagement as it relates to child development, education, and community-building efforts.
• Performs outreach and recruitment of youth and families into the programs.
• Facilitate tutoring activities and schedules after school enrichment programs.
• Assists with the development of camps, college tours, and other activities that meet the cultural, social, emotional, and educational goals of the program participants.
• Assists with college and career planning, school advocacy, credit recovery, and community outreach.
• Assists with summer camp development, including program design and staff training.
• Maintains records to ensure quality and compliance of program objectives.
• Tracks, contributes, and formats progress reports, updates Rite Track, and inputs purchase data into the finance database.
• Collects, analyzes, and reports program data.
• Develops plans, reports, and completes tasks accurately and within stated timelines.
• Performs other projects and duties, as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities None

Requirements

Minimum Mandatory Qualifications
A combination of experience and education may be acceptable.
Experience

• Three (3) to four (4) years of experience working in human services, social services, or education.

Education

• Associate degree in Human or Social Services, Sociology, Psychology, Education, Native American Studies, or a closely related field.

License/Certification:

• Must possess a valid driver's license and be insurable under the Tribe's policy.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in human or social services, Sociology, Psychology, Education, Native American Studies, or a closely related field.

Skills, Abilities, and Other Qualifications

• Ability to work independently within established policies, procedures, and schedules.
• Ability to develop and complete reports in a timely manner.
• Ability to plan and coordinate various and complex projects.
• Ability to work efficiently and effectively when in high-pressure situations and under deadlines.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and exercise discretion, particularly regarding sensitive or confidential personnel or organizational matters.
• Ability to exercise sound judgement and possess problem-solving skills involving concrete variables in standardized situations and the ability to make decisions that are varied, and, in many cases, there is no precedent to draw upon.
• Ability to master and effectively use the database and software systems used at FIGR.
• Ability to establish and maintain strong interpersonal relationships with employees at all levels throughout an organization.
• Ability to adhere to the highest level of professional ethical standards.
• Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness, with the ability to monitor own work to ensure quality.
• Demonstrate a record of satisfactory performance in all prior employment as evidenced by positive employment references from previous employers.
• Demonstrate strong cultural awareness and sensitivity and ability to work effectively within a Native American tribal government environment.
• Knowledge of diverse needs of Native American families, including socio-economic issues relating to the Native American population; general sociological, economic, and environmental conditions contributing to juvenile delinquency.
• Knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office Suite, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.
• Knowledge of responsibilities of a Mandated Reporter, such as submittal and communication regarding CPS reports.
• Knowledge of TANF and other programs and community resources that provide services to Tribal Citizens.
• Successful clearance of all pre-employment testing, background, and credit checks.
• Performs other duties as assigned.