First Nations NICWA Community Development Specialist
Posted: Wed Nov 09, 2011 5:26 pm
NICWA Community Development Specialist
Please assist us in recruiting interested applicants for a community development specialist position at NICWA. The closing date is November 18.
The National Indian Child Welfare Association in Portland, Oregon is seeking a community development specialist, accountable for empowering client communities to improve the lives of their children and families. Experience working in American Indian culture; knowledge of Indian Country, tribal social service systems, and tribal government structure; as well as experience with the Indian Child Welfare Act is required. Qualifications include a graduate degree in social services, education, or equivalent specialized experience; ability to direct, coordinate, and implement comprehensive social services programs with expertise in mental health, Indian child welfare, and working in Indian Country; proficiency in interagency relationships acting as liaison between staff, upper management, and other departments. Travel 40% to 60% of the work year.
Attached is the job description, which can also be found on the NICWA website at www.nicwa.org/careers/.
Please assist us in recruiting interested applicants for a community development specialist position at NICWA. The closing date is November 18.
The National Indian Child Welfare Association in Portland, Oregon is seeking a community development specialist, accountable for empowering client communities to improve the lives of their children and families. Experience working in American Indian culture; knowledge of Indian Country, tribal social service systems, and tribal government structure; as well as experience with the Indian Child Welfare Act is required. Qualifications include a graduate degree in social services, education, or equivalent specialized experience; ability to direct, coordinate, and implement comprehensive social services programs with expertise in mental health, Indian child welfare, and working in Indian Country; proficiency in interagency relationships acting as liaison between staff, upper management, and other departments. Travel 40% to 60% of the work year.
Attached is the job description, which can also be found on the NICWA website at www.nicwa.org/careers/.