Shelter Stability Advocate

Job Opportunities

Thank you for your interest in employment with Tolowa Dee‑ni’ Nation. We employ a broad range of qualified applicants with experience for positions at our different locations. Please submit a completed application with your resume to the Human Resources Department.

Preference in filling vacancies is given to qualified American Indian and Alaska Native candidates in accordance with the Indian Reorganization Act of 1934 (Title 25, USC, Section 472). If you are claiming Indian Preference, you must submit your Tribal documentation with your application.

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• Associate's degree equivalent to four (4) years of experience
• Bachelor's degree equivalent to eight (8) years of experience

The Shelter Stability Advocate will provide permanent and affordable housing resources and linkages to appropriate services to individuals who are experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness and may have complex health or behavioral conditions. The Technician will assist and support homeless or at‑risk of homelessness individuals enrolled in CFW’s housing programs and will work directly with program participants. This position will perform case management and eligibility tasks, participate in community outreach activities, work with community partners to expand knowledge and availability of housing resources in our service area, and contribute to the goals of the Community & Family Wellness Department.

All Tolowa Dee‑ni’ Nation employees must submit to a background check and abide by all Tribal, federal, and state laws. All employees must comply with Tolowa Dee‑ni’ Nation drug‑free workplace policy and will be subject to pre‑employment, random, for‑cause, and post‑accident drug and alcohol testing. Qualified American Indian Preference applies.

All Tolowa Dee‑ni’ Nation employees are expected to consistently demonstrate the organization’s values: integrity, cultural sensitivity and respect for traditional values, continual learning and improving, compassion, teamwork and pride. Employees are expected to demonstrate integrity, professionalism, accountability, cooperation with and consideration of others.

All Tolowa Dee‑ni’ Nation employees are expected to have general knowledge of typical office technologies such as computers, printers, copiers, fax machines, and typical office software.

• Knowledge of the history, culture and organization history of the Tolowa Dee‑ni’ Nation and the Tolowa people.
• Knowledge of current issues in the field of social welfare; social services programs including Domestic and family violence, sexual assault, stalking and other public welfare programs on the Federal, State, and local level.
• Knowledge of the Indian community, its organization, and needs.
• Knowledge of community support systems, health care and human service resources.

All Tolowa Dee‑ni’ Nation employees are expected to have a broad range of skills and abilities centered around a strong citizen focus, efficient performance, and teamwork. All employees should have customer service skills, interpersonal skills and good communication skills. All employees should have the ability to manage their time and organize their work to ensure efficient performance. In addition, all employees should have the ability to follow policy, procedure and instructions, actively communicate with their supervisors to ensure understanding and manage their work accordingly.

Finally, all employees should have the ability to understand and manage citizen confidentiality.

• Problem solving and critical thinking skills
• Interpersonal skills and teamwork.

• High School Diploma or equivalent (GED)
• 2 years of practical experience in social and/or community services or determining eligibility and case management for services such as childcare subsidies, TANF, CalWORKs, Housing assistance subsidies, etc.
• Valid state issued driver’s…