- Company: Association of Village Council Presidents
- Location: Kongiganak, Bethel
- Full Time
- Kongiganak, Bethel
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Association of Village Council Presidents at a glance
avcp.org- Founded 1964
SEC filings mentioning "Association of Village Council Presidents": 8 — search EDGAR
Federal funding recipient: largest known award $22.0M from the Department of the Interior (started Oct 1, 2018) — via USAspending.gov
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The Association of Village Council Presidents is hiring a full-time Community and Family Services Specialist I in Kongiganak, Bethel — an entry-level opportunity to advocate for Tribal children and families within the child welfare system.
About the Role
As a Community and Family Services Specialist I, you will act as the local Tribe or IRA's designated representative under the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA). Based in Kongiganak, Bethel, this on-site position partners closely with the AVCP ICWA team, regional Tribes, and the families navigating State or Tribal child welfare proceedings. It is an ideal entry point for someone beginning a career in child and family advocacy.
Key Responsibilities
- Serve as the ICWA and child welfare point of contact for the local Tribe or IRA.
- Collaborate with the AVCP ICWA team, ICWA Advocates, and Tribal partners to coordinate case support.
- Support children and families involved in the State or Tribal child welfare system.
- Help uphold the protections and intent of the Indian Child Welfare Act at the community level.
- Build trusted working relationships with Tribes and the families they serve.
Qualifications
- Suited to candidates seeking an entry-level role in community, family, or child welfare services.
- Willingness to work directly with Tribes, advocates, and families in the Kongiganak and Bethel area.
- Commitment to the values and requirements of the Indian Child Welfare Act.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills for collaborating across teams and communities.
About Association of Village Council Presidents
The Association of Village Council Presidents (AVCP) serves Tribes and families throughout the region, supporting children and families engaged with State and Tribal child welfare systems and championing the protections of the Indian Child Welfare Act.
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