Job Details

Hiring Preference: The Kalispel Tribe of Indians is an Equal opportunity employer. Consistent with federal law, the Kalispel Tribe of Indians applies Indian preference in employment. It is the policy of the Kalispel Tribe of Indians to give preference in hiring, promotions, and transfers into vacant positions to qualified applicants in the following order: 1) Kalispel Tribal Members; 2) Descendant or Spouse of an enrolled Kalispel Tribal Member; 3) enrolled members of other Indian Tribes; 4) all other applicants. At-Will Employment: Employment with the Kalispel Tribe of Indians is at-will and can be terminated with or without cause, and with or without notice, at any time, either at the option of the employee or the Kalispel Tribe of Indians. Drug Testing: The Kalispel Tribe of Indians is a drug free workplace. All applicants are subject to drug testing at the time of hire and at unannounced times during employment. Background Investigation: All candidates and employees may be subject to a background investigation.

Summary of Functions

The Indian Child Welfare Manager is responsible for the daily administration, fiscal management, and supervision of the Camas Path Indian Child Welfare programs and services for youth, adults, and elders. Indian Child Welfare programs include Indian Child Welfare, Independent Living Services, and Adult Protection Services. The Indian Child Welfare Manager ensures services are culturally proficient for the population served in both operating offices: Usk, WA, Airway Heights, WA, and others as needed. This position requires onsite supervision at multiple locations on a weekly basis.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensures the effective implementation of Social Services activities and programs, providing quality services to the Kalispel Tribal Membership and the tribal community.
• Develops program goals and objectives in conjunction with preparation and management of the annual budget for the ICW program.
• Directly manages and supervises the ICW supervisor and ICW program personnel.
• Develops and implements policies, procedures, and protocols for the Indian Child Welfare, Independent Living Services, and Adult Protection Services programs. Also develops client-sensitive policies and procedures supporting the delivery of all programs and services.
• Provides direction in planning, development, execution, and on-going evaluation of Camas Path ICW programs.
• Knowledge of dietary and nutrition guidelines for elders, inventory and maintain vehicle transportation.
• Knowledge of Washington State services available to or impacting ICW clients, including but not limited to behavioral health services, DDA, ALTSA, and TANF.
• Provides consultation and guidance to staff in addressing client management, crisis intervention and emergencies and ensures adherence to professional standards and policies.
• Maintains program records for compliance, as well as to meet reporting requirements for the tribe and other agencies.
• Highly knowledgeable of the Public Law 95-608 Indian Child Welfare Act; Kalispel Tribal Law and Order Code, Chapter 7 Youth Code and Chapter 27 Elder and Vulnerable Adult Code.
• Identify and assist in seeking and grant writing for program sustainability for ICW programs. Also, works in collaboration with staff to ensure compliance with federally funded grants.
• Knowledge, competency, familiarity, and ability to navigate within State and Tribal Court systems, as well as providing qualified expert witness testimony, and the ability to provide court documentation with accuracy.
• Develop, implement , and administer the Adult Protection Services program and its policies and procedures per the Kalispel Law and Order Code, Chapter 27. This function includes direct case management of APS cases.
• Provide oversight of children who are in guardianships and their per capita funds in accordance with the Tribal Gaming Allocation Plan.
• Negotiate and/or interact effectively with Tribal and State Attorneys, Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA), Guardian Ad Litem (GAL), Foster parents, other Tribal/State entities, and other local networking professionals.
• Oversight of out of home placements of children; while the ICW Social Workers are working with parents towards resolution of problems with the goal of reunification.
• Ability to work with difficult client populations, including persons with drug addiction, mental illness, development disabilities and others who may be angry, confrontational , and critical.
• Oversight of ICW Social Workers screening and investigation of allegations of child abuse and neglect, as needed. Conduct interviews with children, as well as the child's parents and other professionals who may be involved.
• Oversight of ICW Social Workers making determinations as to the validity of all referrals of child abuse and neglect as well as assess the risk of harm. Prepared to encounter highly sensitive issues such as child abuse and neglect, financial exploitation, elder abuse/neglect, physical, sexual, mental, and emotional abuse.
• Oversight of ICW Social Workers documenting collateral contacts, face to face contacts, court hearings, any contact with KTI children, families and adults and must have the ability to maintain accurate confidential case records for each child.
• Facilitates quality assurance of services through periodic case audits and related activities, including, charting and documentation according to approved standards. Ensures client confidentiality and privacy, including client records.
• Meets with the KTI departments on a regular basis to ensure coordination of all program services. This may include providing integrated case management to ensure wrap-around services are provided to clients.
• Coordinates with staff to ensure compliance with all appropriate professional standards (including facilities, licensing, and certification requirements). And Provides opportunities for staff training and supports professional development activities.
• Collaborates and networks with other governments and agencies to maintain working relationships, resources, and service provisions. Attends required meetings and training as appropriate, including participating on Boards or Commissions as appointed.
• Adhere to all applicable tribal, federal, or state privacy laws and regulations, including but not limited HIPPA and 42 CFR Part 2.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position directly supervises the ICW program staff and carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and procedures and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, training and development of employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and issuing corrective action when required; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Demonstrated experience in the provision of social and behavioral health related support services and knowledge of current service delivery options.
• Experience in meeting compliance standards for federal, state, local government contracts and grants is required.
• Demonstrated experience with program planning, development, implementation, and program evaluation is required, including succession planning.
• Must have a working knowledge of the physiological, psychological, and social variables of addictive behavior and mental health illness.
• Must have a working knowledge of current theories and practices in the areas of treatment, prevention, and aftercare therapy regarding behavioral and mental health recovery.
• Demonstrated experience working directly with clients, including interviewing and (non-clinical) counseling techniques.
• Demonstrated experience investigating and managing Adult Protection Service cases.
• Knowledge of management principles and practices, including the optimum use of human and material resources for the benefit of effective and efficient operations and service delivery.
• Knowledge of the Tribal government structure and of the relationship between the Tribe and federal and state agencies.
• Requires experience working with computers and software including familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite and profession specific software programs.
• Ability to develop data collecting mechanisms in service delivery system.
• Requires excellent verbal and communication skills with the ability to communicate at a highly professional level with group and individual consultations, electronic communications, and written correspondence.
• Requires excellent organizational skills including the ability to interpret and provide verbal and written instructions and direction to subordinates, and the ability to meet established deadlines.
• Must have strong presentation and writing skills including the ability to draft professional reports, procedure manuals and other professional documents.
• Must possess a thorough understanding and appreciation of the vision and needs of the Kalispel Tribe and Camas Path programs, while demonstrating an awareness of culturally sensitive issues.
• Ability to analyze complex problems and determine effective, efficient means for resolution.
• Ability to interpret and apply tribal, state, and federal guidelines, and policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• A minimum of a Master's Degree in Social Work is preferred.
• Minimum of5 years of experience in the field of social services at the management level is preferred.
• Experience in the fields of Adult Protection Services, Developmental Disabilities, Mental Health, Addiction, Child Welfare, Child Protection, Indian Child Welfare, Case Management, and/or Foster Care.
• Experience in meeting compliance standards for federal, state, local government contracts and grants is required.
• Demonstrated experience with program planning, development, implementation, and program evaluation is required, including succession planning.
• Demonstrated experience working directly with clients, including interviewing and (non-clinical) counseling techniques.
• Demonstrated experience investigating and managing Adult Protection Service cases.
• Knowledge of management principles and practices, including the optimum use of human and material resources for the benefit of effective and efficient operations and service delivery.
• Knowledge of the Tribal government structure and of the relationship between the Tribe and federal and state agencies.
• Requires experience working with computers and software including familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite and profession specific software programs.
• Requires excellent verbal and communication skills with the ability to communicate at a highly professional level with group and individual consultations, electronic communications, and written correspondence.
• Requires excellent organizational skills including the ability to interpret and provide verbal and written instructions and direction to subordinates, and the ability to meet established deadlines.
• Must possess a thorough understanding and appreciation of the vision and needs of the Kalispel Tribe and Camas Path programs, while demonstrating an awareness of culturally sensitive issues.
• Ability to analyze complex problems and determine effective, efficient means for resolution.
• Ability to interpret and apply tribal, state, and federal guidelines, and policies and procedures.

Certificates, Licensing Requirements

• HIV/Aids training at the time of hire or within 90 days of employment.
• 1 st Aid/CPR certification at the time of hire or within 90 days of employment.
• TB Test at the time of hire or within 90 days of employment.
• Obtain and maintain Level 3 Work Permit.
• Valid WA or ID Driver's License and insurability under the Tribe's auto insurance policy.
• This position is performed primarily in an office environment. Significant portions of the job require extended sedentary periods; constant work with computers, including extended periods of keyboarding; and repetitive motion of hands and wrists.
• This position requires the ability to bend, stoop, lift, carry, and move items weighting up to 20 pounds.
• This position requires occasional amounts of standing or walking.
• This position requires regular local travel, occasional regional travel, and infrequent additional travel.
• This position requires the ability to safely operate a motor vehicle.
• This position requires onsite supervision at multiple work locations.
• This position requires a moderate amount of work to be performed outside of general business hours.
• Occasional evening meetings, weekend work, or on-call status will be required.

Disclaimer: Certain Licenses and Certification requirements can be obtained once hired.