1099 Contract KCP Instructor
Hybrid - US
1099 Contract KCP Instructor
Part Time • Hybrid - US
Benefits:
- outside activities
- 1099
- Flexible schedule
Position Description
Independent Contractor – Relationship Education Instructor (< Part-Time, 1099)
Kinship & Commitment Program (KCP)
Compensation
Compensation will be established through the Independent Contractor Agreement and may be
based on an hourly rate or negotiated project fee.
The contractor is responsible for all applicable taxes, insurance, licensing, and business
expenses associated with providing contracted services.
Contract Overview
The Denver Indian Center, Inc. (DICI) seeks a qualified Independent Contractor to provide
relationship education and facilitation services for the Kinship & Commitment Program (KCP), a
federally funded initiative that strengthens Native couples and families through evidence-based
relationship education, communication skills, and economic stability programming.
The contractor will independently provide facilitation, participant engagement, documentation,
and related services using approved curricula while incorporating culturally grounded
approaches that honor Indigenous values and kinship systems.
This is a part-time Independent Contractor (1099) position averaging 10–15 hours per week,
with services provided as needed, up to 20 hours per week, based on program scheduling,
participant enrollment, and grant activities.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide services that may include:
Curriculum Facilitation
• Facilitate evidence-based relationship education and family strengthening curricula
approved by the Kinship & Commitment Program (Training Provided).
• Lead workshops, talking circles, educational sessions, and experiential learning activities
for participating couples and families.
• Adapt instructional delivery in culturally appropriate ways while maintaining fidelity to
approved curriculum models.
• Provide educational guidance, coaching, and referrals to participants within the scope of
the program.
Participant Engagement
• Assist with participant orientation and engagement activities.
• Conduct scheduled participant check-ins as assigned.
• Support participant retention through relationship building and consistent
communication.
• Contribute to the development of culturally responsive educational materials and
resource guides.
Community Collaboration
• Coordinate with community partners, tribal organizations, and Native-serving agencies to
support participant success.
• Participate in community outreach, listening sessions, and collaborative meetings as
requested.
• Represent the Kinship & Commitment Program professionally and respectfully within the
community.
Documentation & Grant Support
• Submit participant attendance records, service documentation, and required reports in
accordance with program timelines.
• Assist with surveys, outcome measures, and other evaluation activities required by the
grant.
• Maintain accurate documentation while protecting participant confidentiality.
Cultural Responsiveness
• Integrate Indigenous teachings, kinship values, and culturally grounded practices
throughout program delivery.
• Utilize trauma-informed, strengths-based, and culturally responsive facilitation
approaches.
• Participate in periodic contractor meetings, curriculum updates, and professional
development activities as mutually agreed upon.
Minimum Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in Human Services, Social Work, Psychology, Education, Family
Studies, Counseling, or a closely related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Experience facilitating adult education, relationship education, family strengthening
programs, or community-based workshops.
• Strong group facilitation and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work respectfully with Native communities while demonstrating cultural humility.
• Excellent organizational, documentation, and communication skills.
• Ability to maintain participant confidentiality and comply with grant documentation
requirements.
Preferred Qualifications
• Experience delivering evidence-based relationship, healthy marriage, family
strengthening, or economic stability curricula.
• Lived experience or longstanding involvement with the Denver urban Native community.
• Experience in case management, peer support, coaching, family engagement, or
community wellness programming.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed practices and Indigenous approaches to healing and
relationship building.
Contract Terms
• Independent Contractor (1099)
• Flexible hours based on program needs and mutually agreed-upon schedule.
• Contractor will invoice DICI according to the terms outlined in the Independent
Contractor Agreement.
• Contractor is responsible for all applicable federal, state, and local taxes, insurance, and
business expenses associated with providing contracted services.
• Contractor will provide services in accordance with all applicable grant requirements,
confidentiality standards, and program policies.
The contractor will perform services independently while collaborating with the Kinship &
Commitment Program team to ensure high-quality, culturally grounded programming that
strengthens Native couples, families, and communities.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit a resume and brief cover letter describing interest and
relevant experience email to hiring@denverindiancenter.org. Position is open until filled.
Independent Contractor – Relationship Education Instructor (< Part-Time, 1099)
Kinship & Commitment Program (KCP)
Compensation
Compensation will be established through the Independent Contractor Agreement and may be
based on an hourly rate or negotiated project fee.
The contractor is responsible for all applicable taxes, insurance, licensing, and business
expenses associated with providing contracted services.
Contract Overview
The Denver Indian Center, Inc. (DICI) seeks a qualified Independent Contractor to provide
relationship education and facilitation services for the Kinship & Commitment Program (KCP), a
federally funded initiative that strengthens Native couples and families through evidence-based
relationship education, communication skills, and economic stability programming.
The contractor will independently provide facilitation, participant engagement, documentation,
and related services using approved curricula while incorporating culturally grounded
approaches that honor Indigenous values and kinship systems.
This is a part-time Independent Contractor (1099) position averaging 10–15 hours per week,
with services provided as needed, up to 20 hours per week, based on program scheduling,
participant enrollment, and grant activities.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide services that may include:
Curriculum Facilitation
• Facilitate evidence-based relationship education and family strengthening curricula
approved by the Kinship & Commitment Program (Training Provided).
• Lead workshops, talking circles, educational sessions, and experiential learning activities
for participating couples and families.
• Adapt instructional delivery in culturally appropriate ways while maintaining fidelity to
approved curriculum models.
• Provide educational guidance, coaching, and referrals to participants within the scope of
the program.
Participant Engagement
• Assist with participant orientation and engagement activities.
• Conduct scheduled participant check-ins as assigned.
• Support participant retention through relationship building and consistent
communication.
• Contribute to the development of culturally responsive educational materials and
resource guides.
Community Collaboration
• Coordinate with community partners, tribal organizations, and Native-serving agencies to
support participant success.
• Participate in community outreach, listening sessions, and collaborative meetings as
requested.
• Represent the Kinship & Commitment Program professionally and respectfully within the
community.
Documentation & Grant Support
• Submit participant attendance records, service documentation, and required reports in
accordance with program timelines.
• Assist with surveys, outcome measures, and other evaluation activities required by the
grant.
• Maintain accurate documentation while protecting participant confidentiality.
Cultural Responsiveness
• Integrate Indigenous teachings, kinship values, and culturally grounded practices
throughout program delivery.
• Utilize trauma-informed, strengths-based, and culturally responsive facilitation
approaches.
• Participate in periodic contractor meetings, curriculum updates, and professional
development activities as mutually agreed upon.
Minimum Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in Human Services, Social Work, Psychology, Education, Family
Studies, Counseling, or a closely related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Experience facilitating adult education, relationship education, family strengthening
programs, or community-based workshops.
• Strong group facilitation and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work respectfully with Native communities while demonstrating cultural humility.
• Excellent organizational, documentation, and communication skills.
• Ability to maintain participant confidentiality and comply with grant documentation
requirements.
Preferred Qualifications
• Experience delivering evidence-based relationship, healthy marriage, family
strengthening, or economic stability curricula.
• Lived experience or longstanding involvement with the Denver urban Native community.
• Experience in case management, peer support, coaching, family engagement, or
community wellness programming.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed practices and Indigenous approaches to healing and
relationship building.
Contract Terms
• Independent Contractor (1099)
• Flexible hours based on program needs and mutually agreed-upon schedule.
• Contractor will invoice DICI according to the terms outlined in the Independent
Contractor Agreement.
• Contractor is responsible for all applicable federal, state, and local taxes, insurance, and
business expenses associated with providing contracted services.
• Contractor will provide services in accordance with all applicable grant requirements,
confidentiality standards, and program policies.
The contractor will perform services independently while collaborating with the Kinship &
Commitment Program team to ensure high-quality, culturally grounded programming that
strengthens Native couples, families, and communities.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit a resume and brief cover letter describing interest and
relevant experience email to hiring@denverindiancenter.org. Position is open until filled.
Flexible work from home options available.
Compensation: $25.00 per hour
Serving the Crossroads of Indian Country for over 50 years
To empower our American Indian youth, elders, families and community by promoting self-determination and economic, mental and physical health through education, advocacy and cultural enrichment.
Empowering American Indian youth, elders, families, and the broader community is a vital mission that hinges on promoting self-determination and well-being across various dimensions. By prioritizing education, we can equip young people with the knowledge and skills necessary to navigate and thrive in an increasingly complex world, while also preserving the rich cultural heritage that defines their identity. Advocacy plays a crucial role in amplifying their voices, ensuring that their rights and needs are acknowledged and addressed at both local and national levels. Fostering economic health involves creating opportunities for sustainable development and entrepreneurship, which can lead to greater financial independence and security. Meanwhile, focusing on mental and physical health is essential for building resilient communities, capable of facing the challenges of today and tomorrow. Cultural enrichment ties all these efforts together, as it nurtures a sense of pride and belonging, empowering individuals to contribute meaningfully to their communities. Through these combined efforts, American Indian communities can achieve a future that honors their past while embracing new possibilities.
The Denver Indian Center Inc. (DICI) is an urban cultural gathering center for the American Indian and Alaska Native community of the Denver Metro area. DICI is a 501 (c) 3.
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