Broadband Program Specialist

Description

CPN Workforce services personnel may be assigned to provide services to clients of all ages including but not limited to Indian Children and will require a criminal history background screening. 

JOB SUMMARY: Provides counseling, implementation, and coordination of Broadband services and grant deliverables. Position is grant dependent. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Implements, collects,  and documents required for grant purposes.
• Provides outreach to potential participants
• Works with Public Information and other entities to identify and reach eligible households.
• Processes timely subsidy payments to vendors.
• Develop methods to track & verify vendors apply subsidizers correctly. 
• Refers to other programs and services as needed
• Develops and Counsels participants on overcoming barriers to become or maintain self-sufficiency.
• Set goals, services, achievements and enter progress notes and all other steps required in database collection system. 

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintains positive interaction with program participants, Tribal employees, work site supervisors, counselors, and community. 
• Attends/participates in training conferences and other related meetings. 
• Miscellaneous other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Programs such as Word, Excel, and database. 
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing in a clear concise manner. 
• Accuracy in computer  keyboarding skills required. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR CONSIDERATION:

• Preferably two (2) years minimum experience or any equivalent combination of training or experience in counseling clients, working with Native American Indian programs and/or working with community agencies. 
• Must possess a reasonably clear driving record as required to be eligible to drive a tribally insured vehicle.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Repetitive work at the computer. 
• Some bending and stretching.
• Light lifting as needed for file management and miscellaneous clerical office needs.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Office environment with some travel to satellite offices and/or training required.
• May transport clients in tribal vehicles for business purposes.

Note: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by an employee in this position. These statements are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees in this position.