Hybrid Director - Children & Family Services bei Standing Rock Sioux Tribe

SCOPE OF POSITION: The Director will be responsible for management, direction, coordination, assignment, review, and evaluation of Children & Family Services in accordance with program objectives, standards of operation, policies, procedures, rules, regulations, and provide oversight of the Title IV-E and Indian Child Welfare Act Programs. 

SUPERVISION: The Director of Children & Family Services will work under the supervision of the Executive Director, who will provide guidance, direction, and conduct performance evaluations. 

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: 

1. Maintain accurate budgets for Child & Family Services, Title IV-E, and ICWA Program funds. 
2. Prepare contract monitoring reports. 
3. Complete and submit monthly, quarterly, and annual progress reports for all funding sources as required. 
4. Ensure policies and procedures are in line with current child standards and will update and modify as needed. 
5. Provide staff training as needed. 
6. Protect program records, files, and documents. 
7. Participate in onsite file audits and case reviews. 
8. Conduct timely assessment of reports of abuse and neglect in accordance with laws, policy, and guidelines. 
9. Ensure staff receive thorough training with emphasis in the importance of the time study process. 
10. Actively pursue additional funding resources such as grant opportunities from federal, state, and private entities for the improvement and expansion of Children & Family Services. 
11. Develop and implement necessary Memorandum’s of Understanding (MOA’s) or agreements with program partners as needed. 
12. Maintain accurate record of all CFS clients. 
13. Provide supervision of all program and management staff. 
14. Coordinate weekly staff meetings. 
15. Coordinate and schedule CFS and ICWA meetings. 
16. Review and authorize purchase orders and expenditures. 
17. Safeguard client finances and background checks. 
18. Perform other related duties to facilitate delivery of program services and functions as required. 

QUALIFICATIONS: 

1. Bachelor’s degree in human services, Social Work, or Social/Behavioral science filed with three (3) years of combined supervisory, management, and administrative experience in applying principles, laws, and practices of a social service program or related experience. 
2. Knowledge of standard fiscal management or general finance practices.

3. Computer skills and knowledge or standard office equipment. 
4. Effectively communicate information both verbal and written. 
5. Ability to make critical decisions based on factual information and under difficult circumstances. 
6. Interpersonal skills and professionalism; maintain tact, courtesy, composure, and flexibility in a stressful environment. 
7. Organizational and time management skills with attention to detail. 
8. Elevated level of ethical standards and maintain a high degree of confidentiality. 
9. Valid driver’s license and maintain proof of current auto liability insurance. 
10. Pass a background check that includes a child abuse and neglect screening in accordance with applicable law and regulations. 

JOB REQUIREMENTS: 

1. Social Work License preferred or the ability to obtain with (1) year of hire as required by the 638 contract requirements. 
2. Develop a working knowledge of Tribal Financial Management policy, Title XXVII-Employee Code of Ethics, Title XVIII-Tribal Employees, Personnel Policy and Procedures, and applicable Tribal and Federal laws. 
3. Demonstrate understanding of Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), the SRST Children’s Code, Title IV-B, Title IV-E Regulations of the States of North and South Dakota, Supplemental Security Income (SSI), and Bureau of Indian Affairs regulations pertaining to child welfare. 
4. Become familiar with court systems and legal proceeding as it pertains to Children & Family Services. 
5. Assess and identify systemic problems, develop, and implement solutions in effort to plan direct services that address challenges involving children. 
6. Periodically evaluate all levels of the Child & Family Services program. 
7. Manage Government Service Agency (GSA) Vehicle leases. 
8. Maintain effective relationship with public in addressing concerns, questions, and issues in a professional manner. 
9. Sign confidentiality statement with understanding of the penalty violations. 
10. Demonstrate working knowledge of Native American culture and customs; or willing to attend Native American cultural sensitivity training within six (6) months of hire. 
11. Availability beyond standard tour of duty for programmatic issues. 

NOTICE: 

SELECTED CANDIDATE(S) FOR STANDING ROCK SIOUX TRIBAL POSITIONS ARE SUBJECT TO ALCOHOL AND DRUG TESTING. FAILURE TO ADHERE TO AND SUCCESSFULLY PASS THE ALCOHOL AND DRUG TESTING WILL BE CAUSE FOR REVOCATION OF JOB OFFER. 

No Tribal Housing is available. Position is located at the Children & Family Services office in Fort Yates, ND. 

APPLICATIONS: 

Submit a complete tribal application to the Human Resource Office, Standing Rock Sioux Tribe, P.O. Box D, Fort Yates, ND 58538. 

ALL APPLICATIONS RECEIVED AFTER 11:59 PM ON THE CLOSING DATE WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.