NOTICE OF JOB VACANCY POSITION DESCRIPTION

DIVISION: CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES

DEPARTMENT: Children and Family Services

JOB TITLE: Children and Family Services Program Director

POSITION STATUS: Regular, Full Time

EXEMPT STATUS: Non-exempt

PAY SCALE GRADE: 14-15-16-17

REPORTS TO: VP Children and Family Services



BRIEF SUMMARY OF JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

  1. Coordinate program planning and development and ensure implementation of the goals and objectives of the Children and Family Services Program.
  2. Provide consultation and on-going orientation and coordination of training to staff.
  3. Conduct staff evaluations on an annual basis or as needed. Provide hiring and firing recommendations through the Vice President of Children and Family Services to HR and the President.
  4. Monitor, adjust and approve all staff time entries through time force.
  5. Responsible for the overall financial management of the program, including developing, monitoring, and modifying and closing out budgets as required by Kawerak Inc. and funding agencies.
  6. Develop and submit grant applications and program reports as required by Kawerak Inc. and funding agencies.
  7. Develop and update protocols and Memorandum of Understandings to improve the delivery and coordination of social services between agencies and tribal governments in the region and throughout the State of Alaska.
  8. Develop and implement quality assurance mechanisms for the CFS program, including conducting weekly case reviews with all staff to ensure the proper provision of services for children and families.
  9. Work together with the Office of Children’s Services (OCS) and regional tribal governments to ensure that state and tribal child welfare standards are being met in accordance with all regulations, policies, ordinances and governing requirements.
  10. Coordinate with OSC”s Tribal IV-E Coordinator to ensure maximum reimbursement for the Tribal Title IV-E program.
  11. Work with regional entities to ensure that village social services needs are addressed. Promote family and community wellness and ensure staff implements primary prevention activities outlined in the goals and objectives of the program.
  12. Keep current with all federal, state, and tribal laws that affect and impact child welfare.
  13. Other duties as assigned by the Vice President of the Children and Family Services Division.

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

  1. Bachelor's degree in the field of social work, psychology, counseling or related field preferred; work experience may substitute for education on a year for year basis.
  2. At least one year experience in child protective services, working knowledge of ICWA and state and tribal court proceedings preferred.
  3. Excellent written and oral communication skills required. Must possess basic computer knowledge and skills in Windows, Internet, Microsoft Excel and Word, Power Point and Publisher.
  4. Experience in cross-cultural and rural settings preferred.
  5. Must pass child protective services and criminal history and background check.
  6. Must keep client confidentiality.
  7. Must be willing to travel in the Bering Strait Region, the State of Alaska and occasionally throughout the United States.

Native Preference per Public Law 93-638 Approved (7/13/09)

 

Contact Human Resources for an application and more information regarding this position. Completed applications must be received no later than by 5:00 pm on date of deadline. Kawerak, Inc. Human Resources Department • PO Box 948 • 500 Street • Nome, AK 99762 • (907) 443-5231 • Fax (907) 443-4443 • E-mail: personnel@kawerak.org