The Re-Entry Coordinator will play a critical role in engaging and supporting justice-involved Native American and Indigenous community members. This position will involve developing and implementing outreach strategies, building relationships with community partners, and providing resources and support to individuals and families impacted by the justice system.
Essential Job Duties & Responsibilities:
Outreach and Engagement:
- Develop and implement outreach strategies to engage justice-involved Native American and Indigenous individuals and their families.
- Conduct community outreach activities; including attending events, workshops, and meetings to raise awareness about the organization’s programs and services.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with spiritual leaders, community partners, tribal organizations and other stakeholders.
Program Support:
- Collaborate with leaders to design and deliver culturally relevant programming and services for justice-involved community members.
- Provide direct support and advocacy for individuals and families, including connecting them with resources such as legal assistance, housing, employment, and mental health services.
- Facilitate support groups and workshops focused on cultural healing, re-entry support, and empowerment.
Communications and Reporting:
- Develop and distribute outreach materials, including brochures, newsletters, social media content, and press releases.
- Maintain accurate records of outreach activities, client interactions, and program outcomes.
- Prepare regular reports on outreach efforts, community needs, and program impact for internal and external stakeholders.
Advocacy and Collaboration:
- Advocate for the rights and needs of justice-involved Native American and Indigenous individuals at local, state and national levels.
- Collaborate with advocacy groups, government agencies, and other organizations to influence policies and practices that impact the justice-involved community.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Associate’s degree in sociology, social work, criminal justice, or a closely related field; OR any combination of training and experience which demonstrates ability to perform the duties and responsibilities as described, including previous experience working with groups of youth and/or adults; experience working with persons in re-entry programs and/or the criminal justice system highly desirable.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Google Workplace Suite.
- Ability to manage sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with strong organizational and time management skills.
- Very strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships with tribal and other stakeholders, including staff, board members, external partners, and donors.
- A strong understanding of the issues faced by justice-involved Native American and/or Indigenous individuals and families.
- Knowledge of cultural practices, traditions, and values of Native American and Indigenous communities.
- Knowledge of tribal communities throughout California.
- Ability to successfully pass a background check.
- Possess a valid California driver’s license; willingness to travel locally using own transportation to conduct work assignments.
This position is regular part-time working 24 hours weekly (8 hours/3 days) and is benefit-eligible after 30 days of continuous employment. There will be times where you work more than 24 hours based on client needs and travel.
There is significant travel throughout Central and Northern California based on client needs. The applicant will be required to have a registered vehicle with current auto insurance. An MVR will be processed to determine eligibility to drive within the State of California.
Equal Opportunity: Indigenous Justice is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
