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Yavapai-Apache Nation

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The Yavapai-Apache Nation is located in the Verde Valley of Arizona and is comprised of five (5) tribal communities: Tunlii, Middle Verde, Rimrock, Camp Verde and Clarkdale. With 2,596 total enrolled tribal members (April 2019 numbers) with over 750 residents living in the five (5) tribal communities. The Yavapai-Apache Nation consists of two distinct people, the Yavapai and Apache. The Yavapai refers to themselves as Wipuhk’a’bah and speak the Yuman language, while the Apache refer to themselves as Dil’zhe’e and speak the Athabaskan language.

1995-With poverty common within the Nation, the Yavapai-Apache people elected to open a gaming facility in 1995. Cliff Castle Casino provided much needed revenue to the Yavapai-Apache Nation, allowing the tribal government to provide enhanced services to its members.

Today-The services the Nation provides include:
Medical – Dental, Eye, Nutrition, Physician Services, Wellness
Social Services – Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counseling, Child Protective Services, Elder Advocacy, Emergency Assistance
Judicial – Police Department
Tribal Court – Wellness Court, Probation Department
Youth Services – Recreation Program, Fitness Programs
Education – Scholarship Program, Tutor, Clothing Allowance
Housing – Low Income Tax Credit, 184 Loans, Tribal Rentals

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Jobs

Chief Prosecutor
Category: Legal Services
Job Title: Chief Prosecutor                                        Report To: Attorney GeneralDepartment:   Attorney General                                Job Vacancy: YAN-23-041Status: Full-Time; Exempt                                        Starting Wage: DOEOpening Date: 5/30/2023                                          Closing Date: Open Until Filled  POSITION DESCRIPTION:.   The Chief ...read more
Contact: Christine Hurley
Phone:(928) 567-3649
Fax:(928) 567-1064
Attorney
Category: Legal Services
Job Title: Attorney                                                    Report To: Attorney GeneralDepartment: Attorney General                                  Job Vacancy: YAN-21-065Status: Full-Time; Exempt                                        Starting Wage: DOEOpening Date: 07/12/2021                                        Closing Date: Open Until Filled  POSITION DESCRIPTION:.   The Attorney ...read more
Contact: Christine Hurley
Phone:(928) 567-3649
Fax:(928) 567-1064
Police Officer
Category: Customer Services
Job Title: Police Officer (3)                                      Reports to: Police SergeantDepartment: YAPD                                                  Job Vacancy: YAN-23-084Status: Full-Time; Non-Exempt                                Starting Wage:  DOEOpening Date: 9/25/2023                                          Closing Date:  Until Filled  POSITION DESCRIPTION: The Police Officer ...read more
Contact: Christine Hurley
Phone:(928) 567-3649
Fax:(928) 567-1064
Public Works Director
Category: Facilities, Maintenance, and Repair
Job Title: Public Works Director                              Report To:  ChairpersonDepartment:  Public Works                                       Job Vacancy: YAN-24-073Status: Full-Time; Exempt                                        Starting Wage: DOEOpening Date: 8/19/2024                                          Closing Date: 9/13/2024  POSITION DESCRIPTION:   Oversee the Management of the ...read more
Contact: Christine Hurley
Phone:(928) 567-3649
Fax:(928) 567-1064
CPS Investigator
Category: Non-Profit and Social Services
Job Title:  CPS Investigator                          Report To: Social Services DirectorDepartment:   Social Services                        Job Vacancy: YAN-24-076Status: Full-Time / Exempt                           Starting Wage:  DOEOpening Date: 9/9/2024                                Closing Date: 9/20/2024  POSITION DESCRIPTION:   The CPS Investigator is responsible for the delivery of ...read more
Contact: Christine Hurley
Phone:(928) 567-3649
Fax:(928) 567-1064

Rep/Contact Info

Christine Hurley
Human Resources Department
Nancy Ruiz
Executive Assistant to the Chairwoman