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COVID-19 Emergency Rental Assistance Program Application Now Available
The DTIs’ IHBG (Indian Housing Block Grant) COVID-19 Emergency Rental Housing Assistance Program is designed to assist low income Native American families with emergency rental housing related assistance. Assistance may include deposit and/or monthly rent, temporary lodging, lot/site rental for manufactured housing, and may also include utility charges, but DOES NOT include repairs or installation of items for the unit. Current residents of DTI affordable housing are not eligible for this assistance.
This program is limited to one-time assistance and is only to be provided during the COVID-19 pandemic emergency and is provided on an urgent basis and is temporary in nature and must be used in prevention, preparation and/or response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
This assistance can only be provided to those families who have not yet received any similar assistance from the Delaware Tribe or other source. Special exclusions or restrictions on units built prior to 1978 apply, due to lead-based paint requirements. In no such case shall the term of the assistance or lodging provided exceed 100 days regardless of whether or not the entire $1,000 award has been exhausted. The Delaware Tribe reserves the right to recapture or award a lesser amount in such cases. If approved for assistance, the voucher will be mailed directly to the vendor, landlord or utility company.
INSTRUCTIONS: Please read carefully and submit a completed application with all required documentation. Incomplete applications will not be processed. Due to the flexibility of the program, applicants must submit documentation specifically related to their request for assistance. Applications may be submitted online with electronic documentation with some sections completed verbally over the telephone.
- Verification of Tribal enrollment with a federally recognized tribe for Head of Household OR Spouse, CDIB card, Tribal ID OR official correspondence from the Tribal enrollment office OR Bureau of Indian Affairs are all acceptable forms of documentation.
- Identification for everyone listed on the application. Choose one from this list: Driver’s License OR State Identification Card OR Birth Certificate OR Tribal ID Cards OR CDIB. Name changes may be documented by birth certificates, marriage certificates or divorce decrees.
- Social security card or numbers for everyone listed on the application.
- Income verification for everyone 18 yrs of age or older. Third party verification is preferred on the form provided. Check stubs, payment statements, prior year tax returns may also be used, and a transaction report from BIA for last 12 months if you own trust/restricted property. If paper copies are not readily available, a self-certification form may be used or verbal self-certification may be provided over the telephone or through email. All are acceptable forms of income verification.
- Copy of marriage license (if applicable).
- Copy of dwelling lease/rental agreement that is compliant with the Oklahoma Landlord-Tenant Act, and/or documentation from a hotel/lodging establishment, utility company, cooperative or municipality with the amount due. This documentation may be provided over the phone with a receipt to follow upon payment.
- Applicants shall provide a statement that you have not been awarded and received any other emergency rental or similar assistance during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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ATTENTION STUDENTS: COVID-19 Care Technology Assistance Application Now Available
ATTENTION STUDENTS
THE DELAWARE TRIBE OF INDIANS
WANTS TO HELP YOU WITH YOUR DISTANCE LEARNING!
Funds are available for technology and other items to assist with your distance learning needs.
Please see the attached application for details.
Maintenance Worker
Delaware Tribe of Indians
Employment Opportunity
Maintenance Worker
Full-time
Bartlesville, OK and Chelsea, OK
Immediate Supervisor: Housing Inspector
General Description
Desired applicant must be able to perform a variety of skilled and semi-skilled tasks of routine difficulty in homes, duplexes, apartments and outdoors. Applicant must be self-motivated and able to work with elderly tenants and families. Tasks will involve repairs, cleaning and maintaining assigned properties. Preventive maintenance, ground keeping and property inspections, including assigned work orders and other duties as assigned.
Full time position Monday – Friday, under the general supervision of the Maintenance Lead and the Housing Director.
Qualifications
- High school diploma/GED, plus 1-2 years of experience and/or training in residential building maintenance and grounds keeping.
- Must possess an Oklahoma Driver’s License and be eligible to be added to the DTHP’s insurance and both must be maintained as a condition of employment.
- Must be able to pass drug test and background check.
- Must be able to communicate well both oral and in writing and be able to shift assignments based on priority and /or direction.
- Must have experience to properly utilize, a variety of construction hand and power tolls including chop saws, power washers and generators.
- The ability to correctly follow instructions for make-ready units for immediate move-ins which, may include but not limited to: follow painting instructions, drywall preparation and
repair instructions, texturing and sealing methods instruction, floor care instructions, the basic plumbing and electrical repair and grounds keeping. - Ability to regularly lift, carry, push, pull or move objects weighing 50 pounds and occasionally up to 100 pounds with safe techniques.
- Ability to follow written and oral instructions.
- Ability to keep records, project tracking reports, and must be self-motivated.
- Ability to accurately estimate time and materials required for repairs and/or maintenance work.
- Ability to work outdoors daily.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Must be able to receive after work hours On Call request on a routine basis and either complete after hours work orders or temporary correct the problem until normal hours to fully correct the problem or call specific business if unable to or if a licensed business is required
- Perform maintenance and repairs to residential units to include but not limited to: basic plumbing issues, pumps fixtures, minor electrical, window and door repairs or installation cabinets repair, cleaning, floor care including installations of vent, concrete repair
- Changed doors or locks on units
- Assist in the installing appliances and perform minor maintenance or repairs to appliances
- Ability to learn to identify and report any irregular, unsafe or hazardous conditions in units or on DTHP grounds
- Perform custodial duties within assigned work areas
- Maintain and repairs fences, gates and walkways
- Paint and maintain interior and exterior of units
- Clean out drainage ditches and culvers as needed
- Clean gutters and roof as needed
- Properly complete tasks as assigned
- Properly use and maintain all DTHP equipment, tools and materials and assures safe and proper storage
- Maintains consistent vehicle inventory of all DTHP equipment, tools and material and assures safe and proper storage
- Responsible for maintaining a clean and safe work area
- The ability to learn to be responsible for following safe work procedures
- Ability to work with and under the direction of others in special projects and ongoing maintenances or grounds keeping while maintaining a respectful, courteous manner
- Other duties assigned by the Housing Inspectors of the Delaware Tribe Housing Program
Indian Preference Policy
In accordance with the Indian Preference Act of 1934, (Title 25, USC, Section 47), Indian Preference will be observed in hiring.
This job description reflects the general functions required of the employee for this job, but the
description should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may
perform other duties as assigned, which may include changes to schedules of time and days, by the
supervisor.
TO APPLY
Fill out application with resume attached and turn in to the Human Resource Department by walk-in, email, or regular mail. Contact Jordan Percy at jpercy@delawaretribe.org or use the address below.
Jordan Percy
Human Resource Department
5100 Tuxedo Blvd.
Bartlesville, OK 74006
July 2020 Delaware Indian News Is Now Available
The July 2020 issue of the Delaware Indian News is now available online. To view the newspaper, click the link below:
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Delaware Tribe Awarded CARES Act Grant
For Immediate Release
July 27, 2020
Curtis Zunigha, Cultural Center Director
czunigha@delawaretribe.org
(918) 337-6541
The Oklahoma Department of Libraries (ODL) has awarded a $1,000 PPE grant to the Delaware Tribe to help the Cultural Center purchase personal protective equipment (PPE) and supplies to keep staff and visitors safer during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Delaware Tribe is one of 64 institutions to receive a grant from ODL courtesy of the federal CARES Act and the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS). A total of $60,000 was distributed by ODL to address the coronavirus concerns of public libraries, tribal libraries, tribal cultural centers, museums, and historic sites in the state.
Curtis Zunigha, Director of the tribe’s Cultural Center, said the funding will be used to provide masks, gloves, face shields, protective barriers, hand sanitizer, and signage to maintain social distancing.
“It looks like we may be dealing with this virus for some time, so it’s very important that we follow CDC guidelines approved by our Tribal Council as we open up services to the public,” Zunigha said. “This grant will provide supplies we need to help reduce risk of exposure for our employees and visitors. Our mission is to serve our tribe and community, and we want to continue that mission in the safest way possible.”
The Cultural Center and other tribal offices initially closed due to the pandemic on March 18. They temporarily reopened July 1 to employees-only so that the buildings can be prepared for a public opening. That date remains to be approved and announced by the Tribe.
In developing the grant, ODL Director Melody Kellogg said institutions were surveyed about any hurdles they might face in returning to service during the pandemic.
The top concerns of libraries, museums, and other cultural institutions were a shortage of cleaning supplies and PPE equipment, fear on the part of staff and the public, and the challenge of enforcing social distancing and other best-health practices in their facilities.
“We developed the grant proposal to help address these concerns,” Kellogg said. “We were very fortunate in that we were able to provide some funding to all 64 of the eligible institutions that applied.”
The PPE grant is the first of two that will be available from ODL, with funding from IMLS and the CARES Act. The grants were designed to help the state’s important cultural institutions address two impacts of COVID-19: public health concerns, and the need to breach the digital divide and improve digital inclusion to better serve the public.
“The pandemic has thrown a spotlight on the digital divide in our state and nation,” Kellogg said. “At a time when, for safety reasons, we are depending more than ever on electronic communication, far too many of our fellow citizens don’t have the tools or access needed to take advantage of important services.”
Recipients of the Digital Inclusion Grants, totaling $291,320, will be announced later in July.
A complete list of Oklahoma’s 64 PPE Grant recipients is at: news.oklibshare.org/federal-funding/odl-awards-cares-act-ppe-grants-to-64-institutions.
The federally-recognized Delaware Tribe of Indians is headquartered in Bartlesville. While their origins are in the Pennsylvania/New Jersey area, their history includes forced migrations west. They arrived in Cherokee Nation Indian Territory in 1867 and settled along the Caney River. The Cultural Center includes a library, museum (under construction), archives, research center, language program, cultural activities and events, and the Gift Shop. More information can be found at www.delawaretribe.org.
The Oklahoma Department of Libraries is the official state library of Oklahoma. The agency serves the information and records management needs of state government, assists with public library development, coordinates library and information technology projects for the state, and serves the general public through its specialized collections.
The Institute of Museum and Library Services works to advance, support, and empower America’s museums, libraries, and related organizations through grant-making, research, and policy development.
Delaware Tribe Cultural Resources Department 2020 Strategic Planning Survey
The Cultural Resources department is currently receiving funds from three agencies to support our mission. (1) U.S. National Parks Service – Tribal Heritage Grant, (2) Oklahoma Department of Libraries – Coronavirus mitigation/PPE supplies, (3) Oklahoma Historical Society – Strategic Planning. We need to continue the strategic planning activities even though we’re closed for public interaction. Therefore we are reaching out to tribal members and ask that you complete the following survey (click on image to access PDF):
Part-Time Assistant Court Clerk
Delaware Tribe of Indians
Employment Opportunity
Assistant Court Clerk
Part-time
Bartlesville, OK/Caney, KS
General Description
The Delaware Tribe of Indians Tribal Court seeks an Assistant Court Clerk. This is a part-time position with the Tribal Court. This person will work with the current Court Administrator/Clerk in support of the Tribal Court.
Qualifications
Minimum: High School Diploma with 1-2 year(s) of Administrative and Clerical work experience. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
Preferred: Associate’s Degree in a legal field or at least 2 years prior legal experience
- Experience in responsible position in the administration of courts or related field or any equivalent combination of education and experience.
- A graduate of High School.
- Be a motivated, self-starting individual and possess strong organizational skills with substantial record management experience.
- Good oral and written communication skills.
- Possess a working understanding of the legal process, be willing to learn and take direction from the Judges, willing to attend training in the area of court administration and role
of a court clerk. - Be familiar with Judicial Code and Rules.
- Possess legal research skills, familiarity with accessing legal research on-line to assist the Court.
- Possess a working knowledge of the MS Word and EXCEL software.
- Must be able to maintain confidentially.
- Have no criminal record or a misdemeanor.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Maintain records of all Tribal Court proceedings to include identification of the title and nature of all cases, the names of the parties, the substance of the complaints, the names
and addresses of all witnesses, the dates of hearings and trials, names and addresses of all parties and witnesses appearing at all hearings and trials, all Tribal Court rulings and
jury decisions, findings, orders and judgments, maintenance of all dockets, and any other facts or circumstances decided by the judges of the Tribal Courts or deemed of importance by
the Clerk of Tribal Court. - Maintain all pleadings, documents, and other materials filed with the Tribal Court. Distribute all necessary and appropriate documents. Maintain all evidentiary materials,
transcripts, and records of testimony filed with the Tribal Court. - Prepare for and assist the judges in all court sessions, including notification to parties, make necessary facility accommodations and arrange for a court reporter and bailiffs.
- Enter, under the direction of the Tribal Court, all orders, judgments and decrees required to be entered, the title of each proceeding or action, the date of filing such proceeding or
action with the Tribal Court, and a memorandum of all subsequent proceedings, with the date and the fees charged. - Collect fines, fees and other monies imposed or charged by the Tribal Court, deposit such monies into the proper account of the Tribal Court, and account for the receipt and deposit
of such monies. Account for any other properties taken into custody by the Tribal Court. - Keep a schedule of fees charged in proceedings and actions.
- Keep and maintain books of record, tape recordings of court sessions required by law or rule of the Tribal Court.
- Prepare and serve writs and processes, rulings, findings, opinions, and orders as prescribed by the Code and as may be designated by the Judges of the Tribal Court.
- Assist persons in the execution of forms, complaints, petitions, answers, motions and other pleadings and documents for proceedings before the Tribal Court.
- Administer oaths and witness execution of documents.
- Maintain a supply of blank forms to be prescribed by the Tribal Court for use by all persons having business before the Tribal Court.
- Provide copies of documents in Tribal Court files to other persons upon request, and upon receipt of a charge therefore to be prescribed by the Clerk to cover the costs of such
services. - Provide security for all files, documents and materials filed with or in the custody of the Tribal Court.
- Maintain a library of laws, regulations, orders, opinions, and decisions of the Courts of the Tribe, the United States and its administrative agencies and courts, and of the various
states, insofar as they may be pertinent to the administration of justice for the Tribe, and within the Tribe. - Communicate directly, orally and in writing, with Community members, attorneys, those person or entities interested in accessing the Tribal Court, the Judges and other jurisdictions.
- Perform such other duties related to the operation of the Court, other than those specifically performed by a judge, the Tribal Council or as the contract establishing Chief Judges of
the Court and Clerks shall so designate.
This job description reflects the general functions required of the employee for this job, but the
description should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may
perform other duties as assigned, which may include changes to schedules of time and days, by the
supervisor.
TO APPLY
Submit resume to Robbie Hedges by walk-in, email or regular mail. Contact Robbie Hedges at rhedges@delawaretribe.org or use the address below. No phone calls please.
Attention: Tribal Court
5100 Tuxedo Blvd.
Bartlesville, OK 74006
The position closes at the end of business July 24, 2020. Delaware Tribal Member/Native American preference will be observed.
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