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SUMMARY

JOB DUTIES

• Monitors and maintains requirements specific conditions and fiscal accountability, ensures all project compliance is carried out and program goals and objective are met.
• Directly supervises the SOAP BC project and residential facility.
• Plans, directs, monitors and coordinates services of the SOAP BC project.
• Acts as the designated facility administrator in accordance with State of Alaska Division of Health and Social Services Residential Child Care Licensing regulations.
• Initiates and/or assists in writing federal and state grant requests in cooperation with the FNA Planning & Development department.
• Writes, revises and monitors service contracts with collaborators and submits contracts for review by Administration in a timely manner.
• Plans, collaborates and consults with other FNA departments and outside agencies to complete needs assessments, quality assurance and evaluation, as well as act as liaison for SOAP BC project.
• Maintains confidentiality in accordance with 42 CFR Part 2 and HIPAA.
• Attends all required BHS and FNA meetings.
• Maintains overall compliance with State of Alaska Residential Child Care Licensing regulations and CARF accreditation standards.
• Oversees fiscal management, including analyzing and/or assisting with budget development, abiding by FNA policies and procedures.
• Networks with outside agencies and maintains awareness of new and existing community resources.
• Supervises staff in a manner that motivates and enables them to do their job effectively and efficiently. Fosters a team spirited approach.
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with local, state and federal agencies.
• Attends professional meetings, workshops and trainings as required.
• Maintains knowledge of current project needs and anticipates future needs.
• Develops and maintains internal and external systems and procedures for monitoring, reporting and evaluation of project and administrative effectiveness.
• Reviews literature and assists with proposals for grants in collaboration with the FNA Planning & Development department according to established policies and procedures.
• Prepares all program reports in an accurate and timely manner according to established FNA policies and procedures.  Ensures timely submittal of all reports including monthly reports to administration and all reports required by granting agencies.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

NECESSARY KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILIES

• Knowledge of sound substance abuse and mental health treatment practices.
• Skilled in working with consumers with substance use disorders.
• Ability to interface with consumers who may be undergoing withdrawals from alcohol and/or drugs and may suffer from other medical or psychological complications, particularly in a crisis situation.
• Skill in thinking critically, problem solving, time management, and independent decision making.
• Skill in managing multiple priorities and tasks concurrently and meet deadlines.
• Skill in oral and written communication.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with colleagues, supervisors, agencies, and consumers.
• Ability to work independently as well as with teams.
• Ability to effectively delegate duties, set standards for performance, and ensure accountability of all program staff.
• Ability to read and understand, implement and manage state and/or federal grants.
• Knowledge of and skill with computer operations and programs such as MS Word and Excel.
• Strong understanding and sensitivity to diverse cultures and lifestyles, with demonstrated experience working effectively with Alaska Native populations.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (Education & Experience)

• Associates degree in related field.
• Must have minimum of three (3) years’ experience providing project management.
• Two (2) years of experience in substance abuse.
• Two (2) years of experience in Behavioral Health.
• Past experience working with Alaska Natives/American Indians.
• A combination of experience, education, and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may substitute for degree requirements.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (Education & Experience)

• Bachelor’s degree in related field.
• One year experience working with high-risk youth.