Healing to Wellness Coordinator

JOB TITLE: Healing to Wellness Coordinator
SUPERVISOR: Tribal Court Administrator
Status: Exempt, Full Time
Starting Wage: $24/hr.
Department: Tribal Court

POSITION SUMMARY:
The Healing to Wellness Coordinator (hereafter, H2W Coordinator) is a full-time position within the Judicial Branch of the Kickapoo Tribal Government that is directly supervised by the Tribal Court Administrator (hereafter, TCA). The Healing to Wellness Coordinator assesses participant needs, develops case plans, and provides ongoing case management services to participants within the Kickapoo Tribal Court. Acting as a liaison between the Tribal Court, clients, families, and service providers, the H2W Coordinator prepares court reports, maintains files, and documents interactions. The role also includes conducting drug and alcohol assessments and participating in staffing and court hearings to ensure compliance and program effectiveness. Moreover, the position works with individuals referred to and accepted into the Kickapoo Healing to Wellness Court, to assess their ongoing needs, coordinate services, and ensure compliance with program guidelines, including supervising, witnessing, and processing urine/saliva sample procurement from H2W participants. The H2W Coordinator has frequent contact with clients, service providers, and other tribal employees to ensure compliance and client follow through. The H2W Coordinator must adhere to strict confidentiality standards. Work hours may include occasional evenings. The H2W Coordinator, in consultation with the Tribal Judge and the TCA, is responsible for creating, supporting, and maintaining a Healing to Wellness program that is consistent with the culture, practices, and values of the Kickapoo Tribe in Kansas (KTIK).

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
The essential functions of the Healing to Wellness Coordinator position are subject to change as the interests and needs of the Kickapoo community and the circumstances of the Tribal Court require:
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Greet and engage all persons entering the Kickapoo Tribal Court with respect and warmth.
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Manage case files and ensure participants’ needs are met and they have the necessary tools and resources to be successful throughout and following the Healing to Wellness Program.
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Participate in regular staffing sessions, scheduled Healing to Wellness Court hearings, and available capacity-building opportunities and trainings.
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Support participants with overcoming barriers so they remain or regain compliance with court-ordered conditions.
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Notify the court and relevant authorities of any observed violations during supervision.
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Develop and execute case plans, provide case management services, prepare court reports, and maintain case files. Serve as the liaison between participants, families, and service providers.
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Collaborate on the development of participants’ treatment plans and hold regular meetings to engage with family members, community members, treatment providers, and other stakeholders.
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Meet on a frequent and consistent basis with participants to engage in one-on-one conversations using approved motivational techniques to assess and monitor progress of court ordered requirements, determine and clarify problems, and engage in solution-focused discussions aimed at overcoming barriers and addressing issues, including the use of culturally appropriate and traditional methods.
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Provide relapse prevention support and activities to participants individually or through groupwork.
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Conduct and maintain drug and alcohol assessments, needs assessments, safety and risk assessments, and other screenings and assessments as appropriate.
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Maintain regular communication with offenders via office visits, community outreach, and/or by phone.
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Respond to inquiries from individuals and organizations regarding participants’ behavior and program conditions.
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Keep accurate, detailed records of case activities to ensure accountability and compliance.
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Research and create an operational infrastructure for implementation of the Healing to Wellness Program.
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Administer and supervise any authorized testing to participants of the Healing to Wellness Program.
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Develop a set of policies and procedures to guide the development and implementation of the Healing to Wellness Program. Oversee the development and implementation of a set of policies and procedures to shape the Probation Program, including Pretrial Services.
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Assist the Tribal Court Administrator and other court personnel in the Courtroom during court proceedings.
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Plan office activities, training events, and field visits in connection with effective coordination of the Healing to Wellness Program.
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Create and maintain accurate and up-to-date case records for every active case.
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Prepare and submit to the Tribal Court Administrator a monthly status report indicating the status of every active case.
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Testify in Court, when required, regarding participants of the Healing to Wellness Program.
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Represent the Tribal Court and other Court officials in meetings or events, when requested by the Tribal Judge or Tribal Court Administrator.
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Perform public relations activities such as addressing community groups, attending conferences, or serving on task forces and committees, as identified or directed by the Tribal Court Administrator or Tribal Judge. Engage in community outreach efforts and conduct public education presentations to promote community awareness of and support for the Healing to Wellness Program.
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Maintain, monitor, educate, install, and remove electronic monitoring equipment, including the completion of required paperwork. Use server-based, wifi-based, and web-based software, as appropriate, to verify, encourage, and monitor compliance with conditions.
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Ensure the format, structure, and components of the Kickapoo Healing to Wellness Court are consistent with, and rooted in, Kickapoo culture, teachings, traditions, practices, and beliefs.
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Oversee the internal (tribal) and grant budget for the Healing to Wellness Court to ensure fiscal operations are in accordance with grant requirements, tribal policies, and financial best practices.
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Develop relationships with qualified treatment providers in the surrounding area from whom to seek consultation and to provide participant referrals.
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Oversee the collection of performance and outcome data. Generate reports to share data as needed or directed.
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Perform other duties as assigned by the Tribal Court Administrator.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
A candidate must demonstrate sufficient education, training and experience to establish that they possess the ability to successfully perform each essential function of the position. The requirements listed below are generally representative of the requisite education, experience, and skills and/or ability to allow the successful performance of the position’s essential functions:
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Be familiar with civil and criminal jurisdiction within Indian Country.
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Be familiar with the history of the Kickapoo Tribe in Kansas.
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Possess a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in one of the following academic fields: criminal justice; human services; native studies; psychology; social work; or a related field; or an associate's degree with at least 5 years of work experience in a Tribal court system.
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Possess a working knowledge of federal, state, and tribal legal systems, community resources, alcohol and substance use/misuse/abuse dynamics, and mental health services and systems is required.
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Hold a minimum of one year in work experience within a court system, social welfare agency, or correctional institution.
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Be a self-starter who is highly motivated, embodies integrity, and possesses a strong work ethic.
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Possess the ability to work independently as well as within a team environment while maintaining positive and constructive working relationships.
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Be available, with advance notice, on some weekends and evenings to attend tribal events and hold community meetings related to Court programs and services.
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Have the ability to access and use multiple forms of electronic communication methods, have experience and knowledge about operating databases and record-keeping systems, be proficient in computer skills, and hold the ability to use the Microsoft Suite of programs.
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Have the ability and desire to learn and understand, gain knowledge of, and appreciate the uniqueness of Tribal culture and customs.
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Understand the separation of powers within a tribal structure.
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Be drug free and able to pass a background check and drug screening.
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Hold and maintain a valid Kansas driver's license that is free of restrictions.
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Have no felony convictions, nor any criminal conviction involving violence, dishonesty or fraud.
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Possess the requisite knowledge to be successful in the role, specifically: Understand the basic principles of human behavior and applied psychology, including issues common to criminal behavior; advanced interviewing techniques; basic court and arrest procedures; basic research and investigative methods/procedures; principles and practices of written and oral communication; language mechanics, report writing and principles of written composition; and general computer operations.
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Have the ability to interview and motivate clients even in stressful situations; listen carefully during interviews to both content and presentation in order to identify questionable information; communicate effectively with a variety of people, both orally and in writing; effectively handle difficult situations; work well under pressure; develop and maintain good working relationships with a wide variety of people; utilize computers to retrieve and enter information.

PREFERED QUALIFICATIONS:
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Experience working in/for a Native American Tribe/Tribal Community.
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Hold related experience of at least three to five years in a position at a mental health setting, social services organization, substance disorder treatment, or related area.
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Have a master's degree, or other advanced degree, from an accredited college/university in social work or other human services field.
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Hold a valid license or certification in a behavioral science (LMSW, CADC, LPC, etc.).

DUTY OF PRIVACY AND CONFIDENTIALITY:
The Healing to Wellness Coordinator position has access to private and confidential information and is subject to additional Tribal and Court provisions regarding security and confidentiality. To be qualified for this position, the candidate must understand the general rules related to confidentiality and privacy when working with court records and satisfactorily attest to their ability to maintain the highest level of confidentiality and privacy for all persons interacting with the court and their records.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:
Mobility: Operate a keyboard; sit for long periods; frequent walking and driving; occasional bending and squatting.
Lifting: Frequent lifting of 10 lbs. or less; occasional lifting 11-20 lbs.
Visual: Frequent use of good overall vision, reading, close up work, peripheral vision.
Dexterity: Frequent reaching, repetitive motion, and writing.
Hearing/Talking: Constant hearing and talking on the telephone, talking in person; public speaking.
Emotional/Psychological Factor: Constant decision-making and concentration; frequent exposure to issues of trauma, grief, death, hostility; frequent public contact.
The Kickapoo Tribe in Kansas complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and, upon request, will consider reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

INDIAN PREFERENCE APPLIED IN HIRING DECISIONS:
Tribal preference will be applied in hiring decisions for this position, which means that preference in employment will be afforded to KTIK Tribal Members, including the spouse/parent of a KTIK Tribal Member and Native Americans who meet the minimum qualifications and can successfully perform the essential functions for the position.