Employment Opportunities

The 477 Program Outreach Coordinator will develop relationships and obtain agreements with internal and external partners to assist clients eligible for AST 477 Program employment, education and training services.  The 477 Program Outreach Coordinator may also be cross-trained to perform program intake, delivery and client interventions.  They may also perform work to include, but are not limited to, determination of program eligibility; and resource and referral for services for clients to other departments to assist with employment, education and training activities.

• Must understand the goals and objectives of the AST 477 Program as well as be knowledgeable of the Federal 102-477 guidelines.
• Must be able to interact and build relationships with internal and external vendors including AST tribal departments, other tribes, and non-tribal employers, as well as educational and training entities who may be able to assist 477 Participants both youth and adults.
• Market the program with potential employers, local community groups, state agencies, other tribal governments and program participants.
• Will reach out to local vendors for potential agreements for employment placement for participants with background clearance issues and work to place participants in the most compatible positions.
• Will be the point of contact for subsidized and unsubsidized employment participants.
• Will process Employment agreements with participants and worksites.
• Will assist Case Managers in managing participants at their worksites including potential visits with employers and participants.
• Will be the lead for Summer Youth Employment Program.
• Will cross train with other 477 Program staff.
• Must be able to present 102-477 regulations clearly and accurately to participants and public. 
• Participates in staff conferences for the purpose of overall program planning.
• Provide input to 477 Director on the processes and implementing best practices.
• Provide input on monthly reports presented to the Governor for informal or formal oral evaluations of the program.
•  Must adhere to Absentee Shawnee Tribe Personnel Policies and Drug and Alcohol Policies.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Familiarity with Microsoft Offices systems a must.
• Applicants must have experience in working with Native American communities, experience in Tribal social services settings, preferred.  Must exercise mature judgment in dealing with people and in the solving of individual and family problems related to the provision of employment, education and training. 
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Must be able to pass a drug test for pre-employment for the Tribe
• Must have a valid Oklahoma Driver’s License. 
• Must be able to pass a background check. 

• Must be able to sit, stand, stoop, bend or kneel for long periods of time.
• Sitting or standing or walking for long period of time; occasional bending, squatting, kneeling, stooping; good finger dexterity and feeling; frequent repetitive motions; talking hearing and visual acuity.
• Frequent lifting (up to 15 lbs)
• Occasional lifting (up to 30 lbs)

The Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma (AST) is committed to Equal Employment without regard to race, religion, color, gender, national origin, age, disability, or sexual orientation. However, in accordance with the Indian Preference Act (Title 25 U.S. Code 472 and 473) preference in filling vacancies are given to qualified Indian candidates. AST will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and its amendments.

Native American Preference/EEO/Drug Free/Smoke Free Workplace