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SOTS - Resource Development at Ute Mountain Tribal Court

This AmeriCorps VISTA, serving with Spirit of the Sun (SOTS), will be placed with the tribal courts department on the Ute Mountain Reservation in Southwest Colorado. SOTS is a nonprofit based in Louisville, Colorado that works on community and economic development projects nationwide with tribes and tribal organizations. SOTS's mission is to strengthen and improve tribal economies and Native American communities, promoting the long-term vitality and well-being of American Indians and the communities in which they live. Working with the tribal court, this VISTA will focus on decreasing instances of juvenile truancy and delinquency, and increasing cultural competency of foster homes to better care for native youth. After becoming familiar with current programming and laws, this VISTA will identify areas in need of improvement, then work to implement new and/or improved programming. The position will also include some fundraising and grant writing. VISTAs serving at this location will have a wonderful opportunity to be immersed in another culture and to enjoy to beautiful four corners area. Keep in mind that this is a very rural area and VISTAs need to find their own housing and have their own transportation to get to and from work.

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Member Duties : The goal of this project is to decrease instances of juvenile truancy and delinquency leading to poor well-being, and to increase cultural competency of foster homes to better care for the well-being of tribal youth. The objective of this project is to make tribal court an efficient and effective center of law and policy regarding the well-being of youth in the Ute Mountain community who are at risk of abuse, truancy, and delinquency. First the VISTA will learn about current rules, regulations, laws, and policies. After doing some research, they will produce a report summarizing how the system currently works, what could be improved, and how to improve it. Second, the VISTA will implement new programming intended to make the tribal court system more effective and efficient. And lastly, the VISTA will raise funds for new programming through grant writing. This AmeriCorps VISTA should have some experience, knowledge, or interest in Native Americans.

Program Benefits : Relocation Allowance , Health Coverage* , Training , Living Allowance , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend , Childcare assistance if eligible .


*For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit https://americorps.gov/members-volunteers/vista/benefits.

Terms : Permits attendance at school during off hours , Permits working at another job during off hours , Car recommended .

Service Areas : Community Outreach , Community and Economic Development , Children/Youth .

Skills : Writing/Editing , Conflict Resolution , Communications , Social Services , Fund raising/Grant Writing , Youth Development , Law , Community Organization .



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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA

Program
SOTS - Resource Development at Ute Mountain Tribal Court

Program Start/End Date
02/15/2016 - 02/14/2017

Work Schedule	Full Time

Education level
College graduate

Age Requirement
Minimum: 18 Maximum: None

Program Locations	COLORADO

Accepting Applications
From 10/28/2015 To 01/01/2016

Contact	Jenica Baty
357 McCaslin Blvd
Louisville CO 80027
3039265275
jbaty@spiritofthesun.org
www.spiritofthesun.org

Listing ID	62105


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