Project Director

Job Title: Project Director

General Description:

The Project Director oversees the operations and coordination of all grant activities for Family Violence Prevention (FVP) American Rescue Plan ( ARP) COVID-19 and Sexual Assault federal grants. The Project Director will ensure grant goals and related objectives are implemented and will be responsible for timely data collection and reporting.

Supervision Received: Work is performed under the general direction of the Program Manager.

Supervision Exercised: None

Supervision Essential Job Functions:

• Responsible for ensuring the implementation of the FVP ARPA grant goals and related objectives.
• Assist with all administrative and program-related grant communications.
• Responsible for oversight of data collection and reporting in coordination with Violence Prevention Services Managers.
• Works collaboratively with all Chickasaw Nation programs and departments.
• Utilize Microsoft Office programs, CNIQ, Excel, etc.
• Willing to travel and work remotely or onsite as needed or required by job duties.
• Ability to handle confidential information.
• Assist with coverage of the Victim Support Hotline as needed.
• Lead or co-lead psycho-educational group classes to participants in the batterer's intervention program and complete documentation requirements.

Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Required-

Demonstrate administrative skills.

Required-

Possess an understanding of appropriate handling of information of a highly sensitive nature.

Required-

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with tribal officials, employees, and the public.

Required-

Demonstrated leadership qualities including integrity, teamwork, high energy, initiative, and self-confidence.

Required-

Ability to ensure respect and trust throughout the organization as a representative of this team.

Required-

Attend staff meetings, conferences, and workshops as required.

Required-

Maintain a good working knowledge of the Chickasaw Constitution, Code, Mission, Core Values, Policies, and Procedures.

Required-

Complete monthly departmental reports and tribal and federal agency reports as required.

Required-

Establish and maintain ethical and professional boundaries with program participants and maintain the highest confidentiality level.

Required-

Be self-motivated and capable of maintaining an adequate work ethic without close supervision.

Required-

Must have an empathetic understanding and general knowledge of the impact of common social problems (i.e., addiction, mental health, domestic violence, sexual assault, etc.

Education:

Masters Preferred-

Master’s degree in a helping profession or human resources administration.

Bachelors Required-

Bachelor's degree in a helping profession such as counseling, social work, or equivalent.

Education Note:

Training And Experience:

Preferred Training (6 months - 3 years)-

Experience working with First American populations preferred

Preferred Training (0 - 6 months)-

Experience managing federal grants preferred.

Preferred Training (0 - 6 months)-

Experience working with survivors of domestic and sexual violence preferred.

Licenses, Certifications, Other:

Required-

Valid Oklahoma Drivers License

Physical Requirements:

Required-

Be able to lift up to 25 lbs.

Work Environment:

Office work environment 40 hours per week

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Ada, OK: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person