Social Services Director

Social Services Director

Job Title: Social Services Director
Department: Social Services
Reports to: General Manager
FLSA Status: Full Time Exempt
Opens: August 23, 2024
Closes: Until Filled
Salary: GS 9/11(DOE)

 

POSITION SUMMARY

Under the direction of General Manger, the Social Service Director will be responsible for planning and organization of the Social Service programs, responsible for creating the policies and procedures that are needed in order to meet the needs of the jurisdictional expansion for child abuse/neglect and child custody cases. Coordination and implementation of victim services as outlined (i.e., mentorship program/counseling/victim assistance). Maintain and carry the vision for effective case management in all aspects of child welfare and social services.

 

DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Understands all programs and roles within Social Services
  • Communicates well in both speech and writing
  • Effectively facilitates multi-disciplinary team meetings and any related committees (i.e., LICWAC
  • Develop and maintain relationships with Tribal community partners and tribal programs, especially Tribal Law Enforcement, Tribal Housing, Tribal Administration, Tribal Health, Tribal Enrollment, Tribal Court and Tribal Education. Work with these programs to identify training needs and provide training, education and activities to the community.
  • Develop and maintain relationships with community partners in the local community, including Department of Human Services, the school district, Symmetry Care, District Attorney’s Office, Victim’s Services, Harney County Corrections and Harney County Juvenile Department.
  • Maintain monthly LICWAC advisory meetings, maintain documentation required, offer training to LICWAC committee members, participate in State ICWA cluster meeting, complete reports to BIA in regards to ICWA notices and respond to all ICWA notices within required time frame. Complete qualified expert witness training.
  • Responsible to monitor ICWA cases that are in any state or other Tribal court with children eligible to enroll in the Burns Paiute Tribe. Intervene in case and work with tribal attorney, Tribal Court and LICWAV committee in regards to the case.
  • Manages staff and any contract agreements under the department
  • Organizes and implements: Case Management, Mentorship Program, and Victim Assistance initiatives, for child welfare families or supervise child welfare staff.
  • Engages and works with community partners
  • Culturally sensitive, conveys empathy for tribal families and individuals
  • Motivates and effectively manages staff and supervisory level
  • Determine what the procedures would be to assume these responsibilities; the resources available, the laws (ordinance) needed. Provide feedback to the community on what steps would need to be taken; prioritize which case types the membership wants and get a consensus from the community.
  • Continue to develop training and support for team to be skilled in prevention and tribal evidenced based practices.
  • Work with Tribal Attorney on the code/ordinances that would become the law involving family law, i.e. Jurisdiction; Indian Child in Need, Child Support, etc.
  • Identify resources for services (court ordered), establish contacts with local, state and other federal agencies. Establish a Social Services Committee including other Indian Agencies and non-Indian agencies to work together to provide the best services for all in need.
  • Ability to manage multiple grants from various granting agencies, knowledgeable in the BIA 638 contract and all other contracts.
  • Effectively carry out all grant objectives; grant reporting; all budgetary aspects; and any other administrative duties needed
  • Other duties as assigned

 

Supervisory Responsibilities:

  • Plan, organize, and direct the staff for the following programs: Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA); Prevention Manager (LIHEAP/Child Care Services); Family Mental Health Manager; DVSA Coordinator.
  • Managing the workflow of their employees, creating team schedules, and delegating tasks.
  • Assessing the work performance of their employees and identifying areas that need improvement.
  • Ensuring that business goals, deadlines and performance standards are met.
  • Training and onboarding new hires to make sure they understand their roles.
  • Setting goals for workers and making sure they comply with the company’s plans and vision.

 

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION

  • Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree required in Social Work, Humans Services or related field
  • five years of experience in managing Social service programs, and personnel management.
  • Experience in the development of human service strategies
  • Tribal expert witness for testimony of child welfare cases.
  • Experience managing private, state and federal grants; and grant compliance
  • Experience in budget management
  • Experience in policy and procedure development & implementation
  • Knowledge and experience working with diverse cultures
  • Valid Oregon Driver license and must remain insurable under the Tribe’s policy. Extensive background check is required.

 

OTHER DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Know and understand the terminology commonly used in human services fields or settings;
  • Critical Incident Reporting and Reports of Harm;
  • The ability to organize, evaluate, and present information orally and in writing; and
  • The ability to work with professional and support staff
  • Knowledge of the Burns Paiute Tribe’s culture and traditions
  • The ability to provide training and comfortable with public speaking
  • Be flexible, open minded and willing to learn
  • Experience in court hearings

INDIAN PREFERENCE

Indian preference will be given to candidates showing proof of enrollment in a federally recognized tribe. In the absence of Indian applications meeting the qualifications as listed above, all applicants not entitled to or who fail to claim Indian Preference, will receive consideration without regard to race, color, sex, political preference, age, religion, or national origin.

 

Successful Candidate must:

  • Submit to, and pass a drug test
  • Agree to a criminal background check
  • Sign confidentiality clause
  • Be insurable to operate tribal vehicles (3-year clean driving record)

 

Return completed Burns Paiute Indian Tribe Application, Cover Letter, and resume, to:

 

Human Resources Director
Burns Paiute Tribe
100 Pasigo Street
Burns, OR 97720

 

Fax: 541-573-2323

 

Email: [email protected]