Department:
Housing Services Department
Reports to: Housing Stock-Elderly Rental Manager
Hours/week:
40
Job Location:
Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina
Type of Position:
Full-Time
Classification:
Non-Exempt
Effective Date: 09/23
PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS
In performance of their respective tasks and duties all employees of Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina are expected to conform to the following:
Uphold all principles of confidentiality to the fullest extent.
Adhere to all professional and ethical behavior standards of the tribal government.
Interact in an honest, trustworthy, and respectful manner with employees, Tribal members, visitors, and vendors.
Participate in departmental staff meetings, quality management activities and educational programs.
Comply with Lumbee Tribe’s policies and procedures.
Maintain a current insurable driver’s license.
POSITION PURPOSE The Residential Cultural Coordinator provides residential supportive services to the residents of the 1937 Housing stock and Elderly Rental Units. This position will provide cultural, educational, and historical activities for Lumbee Tribe residents.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES, FUNCTIONS, & RESPONSIBILITIES
Assist with coordination and planning of cultural activities within the housing sites.
Provide cultural counseling to Native American youth in individual or group settings.
Ensure program consistency and that services are delivered in a culturally sensitive manner.
Establish, foster, and maintain professional relationship with the Lumbee Tribe Administration and relative program leadership by keeping them abreast of upcoming events.
Provide cultural awareness and training to tribal staff and residents.
Assist with community resources to maximize efforts of the Lumbee Tribe to identify housing residents that could benefit of cultural events of 37 housing stock tenants and elders.
Develops new programs to address the needs of our residents.
Works with staff and our tenants to access needs and issues of the housing community.
Develop necessary work plans.
Works with the 37 Stock Manager to ensure information is distributed to the tents regarding relevant issues.
Assure that all services are delivered in a culturally sensitive manner.
Perform other duties as necessary to fulfill the responsibilities of this position.
Additional duties as assigned.
MINIMUM MANDATORY QUALIFICATIONS
Experience: Should have experience with cultural activities and awareness of social issues affecting tribal members.
Education: Associates degree is preferred.
Mandatory Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Qualifications:
Should have experience with diverse populations and positive working relations with both internal and external agencies and programs.
Must possess good communication skills, the ability to relate to diverse populations, and organizational skills,
Must be willing to work evenings and travel throughout the service area.
Must have a valid driver’s license
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative to those an employee encounters while performing the primary functions of this job. Normal office conditions exist, and the noise level in the work environment can vary from low to moderate. Limited overnight travel may be required from time to time.
Physical demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the primary functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to frequently stand, walk, sit, bend, twist, talk, hear and perform repetitive motions. There may be prolonged periods of sitting, keyboarding, reading, as well as driving or riding in transport vehicles. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include reading, distance, computer, and color vision. Talking and hearing are essential to communicate with clients, vendors, and staff.
Mental demands:
There are a number of deadlines associated with this position. The employee must be able to handle frequent interruptions and must also multi-task and interact with a wider variety of people on various and, at times, complicated issues.
INDIAN PREFERENCE
The Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina has implemented an Indian Preference in Employment Policy. Pursuant to this Policy, applicants who possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities required by this position, and who are members of the Lumbee Tribe will be given primary preference for hiring and employment after providing proof of tribal membership. Indian preference is integrated into the interview and scoring process for candidates for job positions.
OTHER
Confidentiality:
All employees must uphold all principles of confidentiality to the fullest extent. This position has access to sensitive information and a breach of these principles will be grounds for immediate termination.
Background Investigation:
This position is subject to a criminal history background check, and a Fair Credit and Reporting Act (FCRA) check. Candidates must successfully pass all required background checks in order to qualify for this position.
Drug Screening:
All applicants must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screening prior to beginning employment and will be subject to random drug testing.
Disclaimer: The information on this position description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performance by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain, or be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this position. Employees will be asked to perform other duties as needed.