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Download a 2021 Lenape Calendar
Annual Delaware calendar produced by Jim Rementer.
Click on the link below to download the file. You may then save and/or print it. To use as a wall calendar, we suggest printing at legal size (8.5″ x 14″).
Institute for Tribal Environmental Professionals 2021 Student Summer Internship Available
Apply now for a paid 8-week summer internship.
Spend your summer working with tribal organizations to address tribal environmental issues. The internships have a technical, educational or policy focus. We are offering 8 positions in air quality. The internship program provides each student intern with a $4,000 stipend, and limited housing and travel allowances. Host sites are selected from tribal environmental organizations, government offices, the US Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) and others.
Eligible students must meet the following:
• US Citizen
• Identify as Native American/Alaska Native
• Full-time undergraduate or graduate college student during Spring 2021 (12 hours undergrad, 9 hours grad) at any tribal college, college or university
• Have at least a 2.5 cumulative GPA
• Majoring in an environmental or related field like science, engineering, planning, policy, law, management, political science, anthropology, or health
• Interested in pursuing an environmental career after graduating
• Proficient verbal and written communication skills
• Strong interest in working with Native American tribes or topics
Please register at nau.edu/itepinterns for more information.
For details about how to apply see website. You can view host site descriptions and submit your preferences for the host sites you find interesting after January 25, 2021.
Deadline: February 26, 2021
Questions? Contact EEOP-INTERN@nau.edu
Delaware Tribe Trust Board Seeks New Member
The Trust Board of the Delaware Tribe of Indians is seeking applicants to appoint a new member to serve on the Trust Board. Please submit a letter of intent stating your qualifications and why you want to serve on the Trust Board along with your resume to
Delaware Tribe Trust Board
Attn: Michelle Holley
5100 Tuxedo Blvd Bartlesville, OK 74006.
All applications must be received by close of business December 8, 2020.
Strategic Plan For a Cultural Center
The Delaware Tribe Cultural Center will focus on the needs and wants of the tribal community. It will provide cultural education through classes, lectures, and training programs. It will also serve as a gathering space for presentations about history, culture, art, music, dance, storytelling, feasts, and ceremonial activities/events.
The Delaware Tribe of Indians Cultural Center is a function of the tribal government as authorized by its tribal membership. The Tribe will perpetually maintain a Cultural Center that will house a Cultural Resources Department. The Cultural Resources Department staff will work with the tribal administration to obtain the funding necessary to perpetually maintain the Cultural Center.
The department will consist of programs and functions organized, managed, and conducted by a staff of tribal employees and volunteers.
For more details, click on the link below for the full plan. Also presented is the Tribal Council resolution approving the plan.
Strategic Plan For a Cultural Center
Northeast Archeological Resources Program Internship Available
The Delaware Tribe Historic Preservation Office shares this announcement from the U.S. National Parks Service. If you’re interested in a paid Internship position with the Community Volunteer Ambassador Program click here to apply.
Child Welfare Coordinator
Delaware Tribe of Indians
Employment Opportunity
Program: Child Welfare
Department: Family & Children Services
Full-time
Employment Status: Regular
Bartlesville, OK / Caney, KS
Immediate Supervisor: Family and Children Services Director
General Description
The position will require a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the Indian Child Welfare Act and Family Services Act, case planning and case management experience, a working knowledge of court intervention cases in both Tribal and State Court, and familiar with community tribal resources for families.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology, Psychology, Social Work, or closely related field with an emphasis in child welfare and family services is preferred, and must have three (3) years’ experience in social services work in public or private sector.
- Must have comprehension and understanding of the basic principles of Child Welfare.
- Must have basic understanding of legal terms related to deprived cases.
- Must have a working knowledge of commonly used office equipment and Windows 7 or greater, Outlook, Microsoft Word and Excel.
- Must have good verbal and written communication skills.
- Must be able to work in diverse situations and atmospheres related to family function.
- Must be able to work as a team player and maintain professionalism at all times.
- Possess experience in dealing with individuals in crisis and have strong customer service skills with the ability to defuse tense situations.
- Must be able to pass a background check (no felony convictions or misdemeanor convictions for offenses relating to children), and a drug test.
- Must possess a valid Driver’s License and be insurable.
- Must have good interpersonal communication and teamwork skills.
Failure to meet any of these requirements will lead to a withdrawal of the job offer or termination of employment.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Work in a fast paced and team-oriented environment.
- Maintaining regular contact with program attorney, state agency social workers, family placements, other involved agencies or parties, and the child, if appropriate.
- Receiving ICWA notices from attorneys, child welfare agencies, and district courts and determine eligibility of those needing services.
- When necessary, working with local DHS to perform or arrange for home assessments.
- Acting as a liaison between Indian families and various service provider agencies in order to provide or arrange for the everyday need of children within the tribe’s case management system while strictly adhering to Federal, State, and Tribal regulations.
- Participating in all Tribal and State case reviews as required or applicable. Represents the Delaware Tribe in court cases involving Delaware Indian Children.
- Maintaining strict confidentiality of all client matters.
- Being detailed oriented, accurate, organized and able to work independently and as part of a team.
- Assisting with development of budgets as well as managing and operating Federal/State grants maintaining compliance with each specific program.
- Compiling and assisting with programmatic reports to FCS Director, Tribal Operations Manager, Tribal Council, and funding agencies as required.
- Other duties as assigned.
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
Administrative Assistant
Delaware Tribe of Indians
Employment Opportunity
Department: Family & Children Services / Head Start
Full-time
Employment Status: Regular
Bartlesville, OK / Caney, KS
Immediate Supervisor: Family and Children Services Director / Tribal Operations Manager
General Description
The Family & Children Services and Head Start Administrative Assistant’s main role is to provide support services to the division directors and team in all aspects of departmental needs and requirements.
Qualifications
- High School Diploma with 1-2 years of Administrative/Clerical experience. A minimum of an Associate’s Degree in Sociology, Psychology, Social Work or related social services fields preferred.
- Must have experience and knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access and Outlook.
- Must possess excellent oral/written communication skills, record keeping, and data col-lection skills.
- Must be able to maintain strict confidentiality of all client matters.
- Must be detailed oriented, accurate, organized and able to work independently and as part of a team.
- Must be able to work in a fast paced and team-oriented environment.
- Must be dependable, reliable and trustworthy.
- Must possess experience in dealing with individuals in crisis and have strong customer service skills with the ability to defuse tense situations.
- Must have a working knowledge of commonly used office machines and computer software including multiple line telephones, voice mail, document shredder, computer email, internet, copier, printer and fax machine.
- Must possess a valid driver’s license.
- Must have own transportation and clean driving record- may be required to drive GSA vehicle or tribal vehicle to meeting or training.
- Must be able to pass a criminal background check.
- Must have good interpersonal communication and teamwork skills.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Provide clerical support on behalf of the division.
- Greet the public, answer and respond to telephone calls.
- Distribute and Receive program applications.
- Maintain the programs’ correspondence logs.
- Transmit information using computer, mail or facsimile machine.
- Process and prepare memos, correspondence, travel vouchers, or other documents.
- Assist customers by providing them with departmental information, including directing customers to other Delaware programs and services.
- Perform administrative support tasks as necessary.
- Other duties as assigned.
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.
Indian Preference Policy
In accordance with the Indian Preference Act of 1934, (Title 25, USC, Section 47), Indian Preference will be observed in hiring.
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
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