Northern California Indian Development Council is hiring for a Program Assistant at our Del Norte Indian Education Center in Crescent City. See job description below for more details. If you are interested in this position, please visit NCIDC.org to fill out the application and submit your resume.
JOB TITLE: Program Assistant - DNIEC
JOB LOCATION: Crescent City, CA
SUPERVISOR: Education Program Coordinator
SUPERVISES: None
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
SCHEDULE: Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
COMPENSATION: $20 - $23 per hour
SUMMARY: Located on the beautiful North Coast, the Northern California Indian
Development Council, Inc. is a private nonprofit corporation that annually provides services to
14,000 to 15,000 clients statewide. NCIDC was established in 1976 to research, develop, and
administer social and economic development programs designed to meet the needs of Indian and
Native American Communities; to provide support and technical assistance for the development
of such programs, and the conservation and preservation of historic and archeological sites and
resources.
The Program Assistant reports to the Education Program Coordinator and works in Crescent
City, California. The Program Assistant works directly with the Education Program Coordinator
to provide administrative functions of the center, support services to students and family and
coordinates staff and parent training. The Program Assistant will work closely with students
and families to address and resolve academic and absenteeism issues, family, careers and
student behavior. Presentations will be made to students at community events and school
classrooms. The Program Assistant will work in the implementation of the Tobacco Use
Prevention Education Program.
RESPONSIBILITES: Under the supervision of the Northern California Indian Development
Council’s (NCIDC) Del Norte Indian Education Center (DNIEC) Coordinator the Program
assistant will be responsible for supporting the administrative functions of the Center, providing
advocacy and support services to students and families, and coordinating staff and parent
training. The Program Assistant will work closely with students and families to address and
resolve issues relating to the family, careers, student behavior, absenteeism, and academic
performance. The program Assistant will make presentations to students and families at
community events and school classrooms. The program assistant will also work in the
implementation of the Tobacco Use Prevention Education Program. The Program Assistant will
accumulate traditional knowledge about the use of tobacco by working with tribal elders and
through other training They will create and implement learning activities and curriculum to
teach students about appropriate versus inappropriate tobacco use and maintain records and
documentation of student participation.
Attends relevant community meetings (disciplinary, IEP, SARB, etc.), to ensure that center
students and families are represented or have an advocate. Documents tutorial, cultural and
personal development services to students and families. Assists with compiling data for required
program reporting.
Seeks to expand services provided by the center including recruitment of new students. Assist
with the provision of advocacy service between Native families, the schools and other
community agencies. Assist with monitoring daily center activities. Understand and enforce
safety rules and emergency procedures. Attend appropriate parent meetings, potlucks and
fundraisers. Assist with the planning and development of cultural activities. Other duties as
assigned.
TRANSPORTER RESPONSIBILITES: Responsible for facilitating the efficient and timely
movement of children from school to the DNIEC. This includes recognition of who is to be
transported on specified days and noting when a child does not show up at the pick-up point.
The transporter is responsible for picking up passengers, assuring they wear their seatbelts and
driving with care to the Education Center. Must have a California Drivers’ License (no special
license required) a clean driving record and valid insurance.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: California Driver’s License (DMV record required);
Insurable driver; Pass finger-print and background check; Negative T.B. test (proof submitted);
AA degree and 6 months experience working with children, or High School Diploma or
equivalent and 2 years experience working in education or other youth service programs; One
year of practical experience in a position that demonstrates the required knowledge, skills, and
abilities with an understanding of education programs, child development and Native American
education programs.
DESIRED QUALITIES: Bachelors’ Degree preferred in Education, Social Service or related
field. Work experience with health and cultural issues pertaining to use of both commercial and
traditional tobacco or other health areas. Understanding of educational procedures, special
education processes and other education program guidelines. Ability to communicate effectively
both orally and in writing. Knowledge of the cultures and traditions of the Native American
tribes of Northwest California. Computer literate including word-processing, spreadsheets and
databases. Current first aid and CPR certification (with proof).
LANGUAGE ABILITY: Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short
correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively
present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients and other
employees of the organization.
MATH ABILITY: Basic math skills. Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of
measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to calculate and figure
amounts such as discounts and percentages.
REASONING ABILITY: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out
instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving
several concrete variables in standard situations.
EQUIPMENT/COMPUTER SKILLS: To perform this job successfully, an individual should
have knowledge of Word Processing software and spreadsheet software. Basic internet usage.
Ability to use a MAC computer is preferred but not required.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The noise level is usually moderate.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly
required to stand, walk, sit, use hands finger, handle or feel. Be able to reach with hands and
arms and talk to hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision,
peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may
be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Native American Hiring Preference will be given to qualified American Indians per Policy
Statement 915.027 on Indian Preference under Title VII.