Description

This is an exciting, unique opportunity to truly feel rewarded with the work you do everyday. This position is based in Mayetta, Kansas supporting the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation. Please only apply if you are in Kansas and plan to commute or relocate for the position. If you meet the requirements listed below, apply with your desired salary and proof of education/licenses. 

Summary:

The Social Services Administrator is responsible for the overall leadership and management of the Social Services Department. This includes the Child and Family Services, Vocational Rehabilitation Program, Tribal Victim Services, Prevention Services, Child Support Services, and Adult Services. The Administrator is responsible for policy development and revision, meeting with community members and work with community issues relevant to them, grant writing, program development, grant managing/reporting, budget development/reporting/monitoring. Establishes and maintains relationships with outside agencies including Kansas SRS and BIA, etc.

Provides overall leadership and management for Social Services Staff and Program Services.

Directs program and department planning and development. Establishes and assures compliance with program policies and procedures. Monitors, analyzes, and assess programs for results, objectives, and program needs. Ensures the cooperation and collaboration of all social services programs to assure that the highest level of services is provided to the community. Works cooperatively with Tribal Court and attends Tribal Court sessions related to program client issues.

Develops and administers grants and/or contract with staff, federal, state and private agencies and ensures grant compliance including meeting goals and objectives as well as the proper financial fiscal management of grants. Prepares and submits quarterly and annual program reports. Negotiates and formalizes agreements between child welfare, local state and tribal agencies. Formulate budgets in compliance with Social Services goals.

Ensures grant compliance including meeting goals and objectives as well as the proper financial fiscal management of grants. Familiar with or willing to become familiar with ICWA as well as various federal and state grants.

Attends and participates in meetings with state, federal, local, tribal and private agencies. Conducts and participates in conferences/seminars related to funding sources. Meets with community members as requested to answer questions and listen to community concerns. Conducts community forums and informational meetings as necessary and requested by General Manager, Tribal Council, or General Council.

Directly supervises six employees, indirectly supervises 16 employees, which includes, but is not limited to, assigning and reviewing work, instructing, training, establishing schedules and setting objectives. Reviews and evaluates employee performance. Conducts regular and structured meetings with staff. Works cooperatively within the office, Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation, and other agencies as needed.

Other duties as assigned

May require overnight travel to conferences.

On-Call: 24/7 – reachable by cell phone and ability to respond in-person to a crisis situation within a reasonable amount of time

May encounter abrasive, unpredictable or violent individuals.

Benefits for Full-Time: Weekly pay periods, Holiday pay, paid Birthday leave, Weekly accruals for Vacation & Sick leave, Administrative, Bereavement, and Educational Leave available, Low-Cost & Low-Deductible Benefits Plans & Generous 401(k) matching program.

Requirements

MINIMUM: Two to five years of social services experience. Two to five years of supervisory experience. Must have a valid Kansas driver's license and be insurable with the Nation's insurance A record of satisfactory attendance and performance in all prior and current employment.

PREFERRED: Five to ten years of social services experience. Five to eight years of supervisory experience.

MINIMUM: Master’s Degree in Social Work or business Administration.

PREFERRED: Master’s degree in Social Work. Licensed Specialist Clinical Social Worker (LSCSW)

Required: 

Background Investigation and Pre-Employment Drug Screening required. TB Test Required

Employment Code of the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation.

Preference will be given to individuals to the extent required pursuant to Section 22-2-4(B).