COURT RESOURCE NAVIGATOR COORDINATOR

ENIPLOYIVIENT OPPORTUNITIESJob Title: Court Resource Navigator Coordinator

Closing Date: 03/19/2025
DEADLINE: Attach any required documents, i.e., Transcripts, Certificates, diploma and Motor Vehicle
Record, to your online application by midnight on the closing date. Late Applications or documents will not
be considered.
Job Number: 25-029-2
Job Type: Full Time Regular
Department: Judicial Department
City: Sacaton, AZ
Location: 721 W. Seed Farm Road
Area of Interest: Judicial
Salary/ Hourly Rate: $45,969.60 - $70,969.60 / Salary

Tribal Driving Permit Required: Yes

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:
The Court Resource Navigator Coordinator is responsible for assisting the Community Court and Probation
Department in developing and coordinating a school based program that is proactive to the needs of the
Communitys youth and their families. The goal of the program will be to reduce negative behavior in the youth,
eliminate truancy, and work toward deterring the youth away from the Tribal Judicial System. Incumbent will
work directly with the schools, youth and their families to assess service needs. This position Will be responsible
for on-going direct and/or indirect assistance through case management and serves as a liaison between the youth,
family, schools, service providers, Probation Department and the Court. Incumbent Will confer with the schools
and treatment providers, and engage the youth in school and positive lifestyle activities.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:


- Organize and participate in school staff meetings and Court hearings.
0 Schedule regular meetings between Resource Navigators and Probation Of?cers.
0 Develop case plan, provide direct/indirect assistance through case management, prepare court reports, and
maintain ?les.

- Participate and ensure development of participants treatment plan, meet with participants, family, andtreatment providers.Attend Community and District meetings.Coordinate Court Resource Navigator Specialist duties and trainings.Collaborate and communicate professionally with all participants and project stakeholders.Conduct intakes and screenings for new participants as needed.Develop and arrange Cultural Programs and activities for participants and their families.Serves as liaison between participants, family, school, probation and service providers.Participate in staf?ng for Court hearings as needed.Transport participants to appointments for drug screening and other wellness appointments.Assist in Family Group Decision Making meetings and Positive Indian Parenting with participants.Coordinate compliance reporting, gather updates from service providers, and attend trainings as needed.Enter and maintain accurate data entry in the electronic case management database and hard ?les.Performs other duties as assigned.REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE SKILL AND ABILITY:Thorough knowledge of judicial and legal policies and practices.Considerable knowledge of case management principles and practices.Considerable knowledge of Drug Court organizations, functions, responsibilities, and procedures.
Considerable knowledge of schools, social services, community organization and health services.
Considerable knowledge of chemical dependency, treatment modalities, crisis intervention and treatment
resources in the Gila River Indian Community.Considerable knowledge and experience working with families and children.Skill in interviewing, problem solving, assessment and case planning in a court setting.Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing.Ability to maintain a strict standard of con?dentiality and with con?dential court procedures.Ability to effectively manage time, prioritize duties and responsibilities, and address emergency situations.
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.Ability to coordinate the work of others.Ability to maintain effective working relationships with other employees, Community of?cials, Judges and
the general public.Ability to perform all physical requirement of the positon; agree to maintain a Drug-free workplace.REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in Social Work, Psychology, Human Services or aclosely related ?eld and two (2) years experience in a social welfare program which includes one (1) year of casemanagement experience.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Required to pass a background check and ?ngerprint clearance as a condition of employment and must
continue to maintain throughout duration of employment. [Background checks are required for positions that
involve regular contact with or control over Community Children in accordance with The Indian Child
Protection and Family Violence Prevention Act, 25 US. C. Sections 3201 through 3210 and C.F.R. Part 63
and positions that have regular contact with the Elderly]. Prospective employees shall not possess the
following in their background:1. Any felony conviction in any jurisdiction2. Any misdemeanor conviction in any jurisdiction within the last ?ve (5) years.3. Any misdemeanor conviction in any jurisdiction within the last seven (7) years that involved a dishonestact or false statement, e. g., fraud, theft, perjury; or a crime against a vulnerable individual.Mandatory Reporter pursuant to Title 7, Chapter 2 (7.205), B.; required to attend Title 7 Mandatory Reporting
training on an annual basis.
Subject to review as to con?icts of interest and shall abide by the Code of Ethics for Judicial Employees.
Required to obtain a Tribal Operators permit. Valid state drivers license with a current proof of driving
record for the past 39 months will be required to qualify for a tribal driving permit. Proof of driving record
must be submitted with application and must not be more than 60 days old from the date of submission
of the application.Non-Supervisory, Salaried Position
Reports to Chief Judge or designeeBENEFITS:
The Gila River Indian Community offers a comprehensive bene?ts package, which includes; vacation, holiday,
and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life, sh01t and long term disability bene?ts.Preference in ?lling vacancies is given to quali?ed Indian candidates in accordance with the Indian Preference
Act (Title 25, US. Code, Section 472 and 473). The Gila River Indian Community is also committed to achieving
the full and equal opportunity without discrimination because of Race, Religion, Color, Sex, National Origin,
Politics, Marital Status, Physical Handicap, Age or Sexual Orientation. In other than the above, the Gila River
Indian Community is an Equal Opportunity Employer.If vou are claiming Preference in one or more of the following categories please attach a copv of the
required documentation to the completed Employment Application.Preference for Community Members (with proof of enrollment)Preference for Native Americans (must meet membership requirement of a federally recognized Tribe.)
Preference point for Spouse of Community Member (with proof of spouse enrollment)Preference point for Veteran (must meet statutory requirements)

HUMAN RESOURCES WILL NOT MAKE COPIES OF APPLICATIONS OR DOCUMENTS BEING
SUBMITTED.

Visit our GRIC website and apply online:

www.gilariver.org