Primary Function:

To provide leadership and direction for the F&CS program staff and is responsible for program development, implementation and evaluation.  Family & Children Services is a culturally based program providing child protection, crisis intervention, family preservation, foster care, reunification and victim of crime services to the Red Lake Reservation.  Reports to Executive Administrator

Essential Responsibilities & Duties:

Program Development

• Maintain communication with program participants and the community at large in order to identify and respond to community needs.
• Develop, implement and evaluate programs to meet these needs that fulfill the Tribal Council’s and program’s mission, goals and objectives.
• Coordinate external/internal systems for the evaluation of program effectiveness.
• Provide staff support and assist staff as needed in implementing programs.

Fiscal Management

• Prepare annual budget and monitor monthly expenditures and revenue status with input from Tribal Treasurer and Accounting Department.
• Coordinate all fundraising activities including writing and submitting proposals between Tribal Planning Department and Grants and Contracts Department in relation to FC&S.
• Maintain on-going communication with all public and private funders/contributors.

Personnel Management

• Implement the personnel policies and procedures of the Red Lake Tribal Council and F&CS, overseeing the interviewing and recommending of hiring of F&CS staff to the Tribal Council in conjunction with the Personnel Director, develop and maintain current job descriptions.
• Provide the direct supervision to middle management and overall supervision of front line staff.
• Provide on-going evaluation of staff needs, effectiveness, growth and development and provide staff development opportunities.

Tribal Council and Social Services Commission Relations

• Attend Tribal Council and Social Services Commission meetings as required and other committee meetings as needed or requested.
• Develop effective communication and working relationships with members of the Tribal Council and Social Services Commission.
• Prepare and submit reports to the Tribal Council and Social Services Commission as requested or required.
• Prepare and submit for approval proposals for policy changes, new programs and major administrative changes as requested or required.

Administration

• Develop and maintain administrative procedures, assisting as necessary in the effective implementation of these procedures.
• Plan, develop and coordinate with Tribal Council headquarters staff, activities pertaining to the physical facilities effectiveness in terms of expansion, maintenance and improvements including all services provided.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in social work, human services or related field.
• 3-years experience in management capacity, supervisory and fund raising experience.
• Maintain the highest level of confidentiality regarding clients and staff of F&CS.
• Knowledge of Tribal government, BIA and State guideline requirements.
• Excellent communication skills, including writing ability.  Good organizational skills.
• Must be flexible in varied working situations.
• Must have a valid Minnesota Driver’s License, auto insurance and car.