Tribal Liaison

Salary/Position Classification

• $64,800+, Dependent on Experience, Annual, Exempt
• 40 hours per week
• 100% Remote Work Availability: Yes
• Hybrid Work Availability (requires some time on campus): Yes

Purpose of Position

The incumbent will serve as the Tribal Liaison supporting Tribal communities in developing, strengthening, and sustaining culturally responsive long-term services and supports (LTSS) and home and community-based services (HCBS) that help Native Elders age in place. The position provides technical assistance, coordination, and capacity building across NRCNAA initiatives that advance Tribal LTSS development, HCBS systems, and Native aging efforts. This position will report to the NRCNAA Director.

Duties & Responsibilities

1)  Provide technical assistance to Tribes to develop, sustain, and expand LTSS and HCBS capacity.

• Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with Tribal programs and staff to support the development and sustainability of LTSS and HCBS infrastructure that helps Native Elders age in place.
• Assist tribes in identifying and securing sustainable funding streams, including grants and reimbursement opportunities to support HCBS efforts within their communities. Provide support to Tribal programs on using data and information to strengthen planning, reporting, and program outcomes.
• Provide guidance to tribes in using needs assessment data to inform LTSS planning, service expansion, and workforce development strategies. 

2)  Provide coordination and support for building LTSS networks.

• Collaborate with other NRCNAA LTSS projects to continue developing “aging in place” models and best practices that can be replicated by tribal communities.
• Develop, implement, and monitor short and long-term goals and objectives for LTSS focused projects.
• Assist in the development of NRCNAA LTSS curriculum, toolkits, and other educational resources.
• Support tribes in establishing systems to track program accomplishments, deliverables and outcomes related to LTSS.
• Collaborate with Native elder-serving organizations to design LTSS network plans tailored to the needs of Native Elders.
• Coordinate with participating Tribes and partners to promote best practices, collaboration, and sustainability of LTSS systems.
• Support other program activities and projects as requested. 

3)  Promote awareness and understanding of LTSS initiatives that support Native aging populations.

• Represent the NRCNAA and related projects at national, regional, and local meetings and conferences focused on LTSS, HCBS, and Native aging. Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with Tribal, state, and federal partners, as well as organizations involved in LTSS, HCBS, and Native aging.
• Create and deliver presentations that highlight Tribal LTSS and HCBS development and share best practices to support Native aging programs. Develop and disseminate materials that provide guidance and support to Tribal programs and increase awareness of LTSS, HCBS, and Native aging priorities. 

Required Competencies

• Knowledge of Native American culture and populations and the roles of Elders within in Tribal communities.
• Ability and willingness to travel throughout the year to national, regional, or local events/meetings.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills sufficient to build and maintain effective relationships with Tribal communities, agency staff, and other stakeholders.
• Experience developing and delivering presentations to small and large groups (public speaking skills).
• Ability to communicate in a culturally appropriate manner with Native populations.
• Strong organizational skills and attention-to-detail.
• Ability to take direction, organize, follow-through on assigned tasks and be able to meet deadlines.
• Ability to prioritize and work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
• Strong problem solving and decision-making skills.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree
• Five (5) years of experience working with Tribal Elders and/or demonstrated knowledge of Native aging, health, and policy issues affecting Tribal communities. 
• Submit a Cover Letter detailing how they meet 5 years of experience working with Tribal Elders and/or demonstrated knowledge of Native aging, health, and policy issues affecting Tribal communities. 
• Experience working with Microsoft Office Suite, in particular Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Successful completion of criminal history records check.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the US and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. This position does not support visa sponsorship for continued employment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with Native American Tribal Governments, Tribal organizations, not-for-profit organizations, state and federal agencies that serve Native Elders or develop Native aging policy.
• Master's degree in social work, public health, public administration, nursing, gerontology.
• Experience building collaborative relationships with Tribes to support community priorities and enhance programs that benefit Native Elders.
• Experience providing education, training, or facilitation in community or organizational settings.

To Apply

Cover letter and resume is required. Applicant materials must substantiate 5-years experience working with Tribal Elders and/or demonstrated knowledge of Native Aging, Health, and policy issues affecting tribal communities.