Job Information
Northwest Regional Council Tribal Program Specialist in Bellingham, Washington
ABOUT NWRC
Northwest Regional Council (NWRC) is a multi-service agency that covers the Washington counties of Island, San Juan, Skagit and Whatcom, with offices in Bellingham and Mount Vernon, Washington. NWRC's slogan: "Human services with you at the center" encapsulates its focus on creating new solutions to navigate the challenges of aging and disability, proactive paths to behavioral health and recovery, and new partnerships between healthcare and social services.
TRIBAL OUTREACH PROGRAM
Since 1994, the NWRC Tribal Outreach & Assistance Program has successfully linked Native American & Alaskan Natives with the services they need. Serving the Lummi, Nooksack, Samish, Sauk-Suiattle, Swinomish, and Upper Skagit tribal community members in Skagit and Whatcom Counties, this valuable program assures elders and people with complex medical needs have access to services and provides technical assistance for programs on and off the reservations.
A DAY IN THE LIFE
The Tribal Program Specialist spends their time coordinating care resources, applications, and referrals for tribal elders in need of care and support services.
The Tribal Program Specialist can often be found in the field, visiting the 6 tribal communities within Whatcom and Skagit County. Building good working relationships with tribal community members, tribal staff, and tribal leadership is a significant part of the job. Good working relationships provides NWRC and the Tribes the opportunity to improve the quality of life for tribal elders by coordinating resources and services that will enhance service delivery to fill in the gaps of need, rather than overlapping services.
The Tribal Program Specialist also provides support to other NWRC case managers, program specialists, and departments who are also working with tribal clients to ensure services are provided in a way that honors and respects tribal culture, and tribal sovereignty.
In addition to coordinating care, resources, and supports to tribal communities, the Tribal Program Specialist participates and contributes to a variety of other boards, committees, and taskforce teams that are all working to make positive social changes, positive impacts, and equitable and accountable social and health care services in Indian Country.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
10-Step Pay Range: $26.85 - $35.04 hourly
As a full-time, permanent, non-exempt role, this position is eligible for the following benefits:
- 100% Employer paid Medical, Dental, Vision for Employee & Dependents, with multiple plan options, including voluntary medical buy-up options
- Washington State Public Employees Retirement System (PERS 2 or PERS 3)
- 100% Employer paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employee & dependents
- Life and Long-term Disability insurance, including voluntary buy-up options
- Vacation Leave, accrued at 8hrs/month & increasing with longevity
- Sick Leave, accrued at 8hrs/month
- 12 Paid Holidays Annually
- 3 Paid Wellness Days Annually
- Voluntary Flex Spending Plans for health and/or child/elder care
- Voluntary Deferred Compensation Program
- Alternative work schedules
Hybrid work environment
TO APPLY
Obtain required materials from http://www.nwrcwa.org/employment{rel="nofollow"} or by contacting Human Resources at (360) 676-6749. Please submit all application materials, a cover letter and resume to Careers@NWRCWA.org or by visiting our offices. A copy of the complete job description is provided on our website.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education/Experience