Position: Spirit Journey Healing Village (SPHV) Director
Reports to: Chief Executive Officer
Hours: Full Time
Salary: $68,640 to 74,880 salary range, plus comprehensive benefits plan
JOB SUMMARY
Mother Nation is an Indigenous-led non-profit organization offering culturally informed healing services, mobile advocacy, mentorship, and support to unsheltered relatives and MMIW families. Our services celebrate and inspire the success of Native American women and families with custom-designed, specialized services based on traditional practices, teachings, and values built on each relative’s ancestral strength.
Our priority is to ensure healing and wellness with cultural resilience, offering quality service to change the dynamics of Native women and families from the impacts of historical and intergenerational trauma. Primary services are to stop the violence against Native women through culturally informed healing services, mobile advocacy, and support for unsheltered relatives.
The Spirit Journey Healing Village Director will manage overall operations and programs, reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer. This position will be vital in expanding and operating Spirit Journey Healing Village.
The successful candidate will receive excellent training opportunities, traditional teachings, career advancement, ceremonial leave, and a comprehensive health benefits package.
JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
- Supervisor to Spirit Journey House Manager
- Coordinate program activities with Elders and other Facilitators.
- Collaborate with the internal and external professional Construction team, managed by Wenaha Group LLC, the Project Director.
- Represent Mother Nation in engagements with prospective funders, consulting staff, and contractors.
- Participate in the Mother Nation Management team meetings
- Collaborate with the Communications and Marketing team to provide input in the expansion efforts.
- Provide monthly reports to the Mother Nation Board of Directors
- Attend capital campaign team meetings and participate in fundraising activities
- Coordinate and manage SJHV Policy and procedures activities
- Promotes the preservation of tribal culture and traditional healing practices
- Maintains records, prepares reports, and writes correspondence related to SJHV
- Support the House Manager in facility operations, safety, and procedures
- Support SJHV healing model, case manager guidance in supporting transitioning relatives into alternate housing due to non-compliance with program requirements
- Other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in Supervision and Management of recovery/treatment programs with preference for Native women programs
- Master’s of Social work or equivalent work experience in the related field of gender based violence
- Knowledge of administrative management, including budgeting techniques, office procedures, and reporting.
- Ability to professionally communicate effectively with others, orally and in writing.
- Experience in writing grants to secure programs and services
- Ability to organize and coordinate the work of others.
- Knowledge of Native American healing programs or specialized services.
- Knowledge of Native American unsheltered relative programming
- Knowledge of gender based violence, violence against Native women, and MMIWR
- Working knowledge of the general administration of programs
- Must have a valid WA driver’s license, insurance, or willingness to obtain, and be able to meet the minimum insurance requirements
- Must submit to a criminal background check.
- Experience in supporting Native American women in a residential setting focused on Indigenous Alcoholics Anonymous recovery.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and effectively complete them.
- Experience in crisis intervention and the ability to always maintain a professional demeanor.
- Experience utilizing computers, including Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel
- Knowledge of Indian Child Welfare and Indian Child Welfare court proceedings preferred
Apply with resume and cover letter:
Email: nhill@mothernation.org
Subject Line: Spirit Journey Healing Village Director OR
Send applications to: 801 23rd Ave S. Suite A Seattle, WA 98144
Attention: Chief Executive Officer