Title VI Elder Covid-19 Coordinator (Yomba)

DEFINITION:  Under the direct supervision and evaluation of the AoA Title VI Program Coordinator, this position will be responsible for an active role of direct liaison for the Elders being served under the ITCN AoA Title VI Program during the Covid-19 Pandemic and establish the Food Pantry for the Community by partnering with the Food Bank of Northern Nevada.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coordinates needs of the Elders requiring the assistance of supplies, food and hygiene products;
• Maintains strict client confidentiality; compiles client and administrative reports; submits daily contact sheets on services rendered; maintains records of observation, progress, activities and other pertinent client information;
• Creates an Emergency Response Plan that will consist of a map identifying roads, house numbers and pertinent information that would help with Emergency Response to serve the Community in time of need;
• Assures adequate supply of food for the Elders that participate in the food distributions of Food Bank and the Food Pantry;
• Assists Community in the coordination and use of other available resources such as Food Bank of Northern Nevada, State of Nevada Emergency Response and the Tribal Resources to ensure that the supplies are not wasted;
• Arranges transportation and delivery of any food or supplies and conducts distributions that require documentation sign-in sheets, distribution dates and provides updates of programmatic issues; assists in emergency situations as needed;
• Participates in community service programs; conducts health awareness with factual documentation from the CDC; maintains records of all case findings.
• Work independently and make decisions concerning minor problems that may occur at the site;
• Exercise good judgement, courtesy & tactfulness in dealing with co-workers, elders and community. Respond positively & constructively to common inquires or complaints;
• Attend training, perform related work and supportive services as required to meet Title VI standards and regulations.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must possess a valid Nevada Driver’s License and reliable transportation with the required state insurance coverage;
• High school diploma or Higher Education Certificate;
• Possess or be able to obtain Food Handlers Certification within 30 days of hire at https://www.ihs.gov/foodhanderor another agency;
• Excellent telephone skills and the ability to communicate to the Elders in a culturally sensitive manner;
• Excellent record keeping skills with excel spreadsheets;
• Able to use a calculator & solve basic math calculations;
• Willing to occasionally travel for training/technical assistance;
• Basic computer literacy;
• Experience involving group food preparation or vocational training is desired;

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described herein are represented of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  The employee is regularly required to:

• Stand, reach with hands & arms and talk or hear;
• Walk, sit and use hands to handle or feel;
• Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl;
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 45 pounds;
• Must have specific vision abilities required by this job to include: close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and depth perception.

The Inter-Tribal Council of Nevada, Inc. promotes and maintains a drug free workplace.  All individuals accepting employment with ITCN may be subject to a pre-employment drug screen and criminal background check.  ITCN offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible full-time employees including:  employer paid medical, dental, vision & life insurance, paid vacation & sick leave, 12 paid holidays per year and opportunities for training and career advancement.

Preference is filling vacancies will be given to qualified Native American candidates in accordance with the Indian Preference Act (Title 25, U.S. Code Section 472 & 473).  However, the Inter-Tribal Council of Nevada, Inc., is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants in accordance with the provisions set forth in Section 703 (I) of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended in 1991.