Outreach Specialist

• Knowledge of community outreach, public education, and behavioral health promotion principles.
• Knowledge of suicide prevention, behavioral health resources, crisis intervention services, and community support systems.
• Strong public speaking, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to develop culturally responsive educational materials and outreach campaigns.
• Ability to establish and maintain collaborative relationships with Tribal leaders, schools, healthcare organizations, first responders, and community agencies.
• Strong organizational, planning, and event coordination skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple community outreach activities simultaneously.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and social media platforms.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Endorsement and support of Tribal values, culture, and philosophy.

• Associate's Degree in Communications, Public Health, Behavioral Health, Human Services, Education, Social Work, or a related field preferred.
• High School Diploma or GED with equivalent outreach or community engagement experience may be considered.
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in community outreach, public education, behavioral health, prevention services, or community engagement.
• Experience developing educational presentations and facilitating community events preferred.
• Experience working with Native American communities preferred.
• Must successfully pass pre-employment and random drug testing during employment.
• Must acknowledge and agree to maintain a drug-free workplace (including marijuana).
• Must successfully pass a background investigation and be eligible to work with vulnerable populations.
• Must acknowledge and agree to maintain a Drug-Free workplace as a condition of employment with the Pala Band of Mission Indians. Must pass pre-employment and random drug testing during employment. A DMV print out and background check will be required.
• Must successfully pass a Fingerprint-based background check of potential employees, volunteers, and contractors pursuant to Public Law 101-630 - Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Act
• Must possess a valid California Driver's License and maintain a clean driving record.
• Must be willing to travel throughout the service area.
• CPR/First Aid Certification preferred or required within 60 days of hire.
• Indian Preference will apply in accordance with the Pala Band of Mission Indians policy. · Indian Preference will apply in accordance with the Pala Band of Mission Indians policy.

All employees are expected to follow the Tribal Employee Handbook of the Pala Band of Mission Indians and must adhere to any additional applicable addendums.

Human Resources Department PMB#50 35008 Pala Temecula Road Pala, CA 92059

Email hr@palatribe.com or lbryant@palatribe.com