Program Manager

SUMMARY:

The Program Manager shall work under the direction of the Director of Children and Family Services in reference to administrative duties, shall assist the Director in the administrative delivery of services as it pertains to case management and the cultural component of case management. This may include planning, organizing, and staffing of the day-to-day operations implementing and planning cultural community events. Will support the children and family services supervisors in implementation of policies and procedures. Shall maintain all reporting documentation records and confidentiality for grants and contracts.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and/or RESPONSIBILITIES

include the following:

• Shall plan for evaluating and directing the delivery of social services to the children and family we serve.
• Collaborate with Tribal partners – TANF, Domestic Violence, Head Start, WIC, Tribal Court and Law Enforcement to work toward delivery of services to the community.
• Collaborate with Tribal and Federal partners to plan and attend monthly/quarterly MDT meetings.
• Oversee the delivery of case management services to the community, including regular staffing with protection and safety workers and supervisors to ensure reasonable efforts are being made.
• Consult with the Family Resource Specialist in obtaining information for possible relative placement.
• Be responsive in communication with family members to answer any questions regarding the case management process.
• Collaborate with the Director in the development of grants, policies, codes, financial budgeting, training, and the implementation of all the above.
• Collaborate with the Director, Supervisors, Case Leads, and Protection Safety Workers to maintain a working knowledge of active cases.
• Ensure confidentiality is maintained in all aspects.
• Shall work on NFOCUS system to document and/or verify information.
• Consult with the Cultural Specialist and Director and necessary staff in assessing and the development of culturally appropriate services for our children and families.
• Maintain documentation as well as financial records of all grants and/or contracts are assigned and provide monthly financial reports to the Director.
• Assis the Director with all daily responsibilities when unable to be in the office.

• Perform additional duties as assigned

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• Preferred Bachelor's degree in social work, sociology, counseling, criminal justice, and public administration.
• Minimum of two years' experience in guidance, psychology, child development, or related field.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, and/or REGISTRATIONS:

• Must possess a valid driver license and be insurable under Tribal insurance
• Must pass Nebraska Child Abuse/Registry and Nebraska Adult Protection Service Central Registry.
• All employees are required to complete a background investigation. Results of the background check investigation will be evaluated against requirements of the position, and as applicable to federal and state requirement of the position, and as applicable to federal and state requirements. Candidates must be able to successfully pass all required background checks for data sensitive positions and for those positions subject to a 101-630 background check to ensure compliance with Public Law 101-630 "Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Act."

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and/or ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of Nebraska Online Client User System (NFOCUS)
• Will process background checks upon request
• Knowledge of the Interstate Compact process which involves collaborating with other states and their processes
• Possess organizational and management skills and/or training
• Knowledge of children and family services practices
• Knowledge of the community and resources
• Knowledge of the Indian Child Welfare Act (P.L. 96-272)
• Knowledge of the Title IV-E of the Social Security Act.

PLEASE NOTE: P.L. 93-638, Indian Preference and Tribal Employment rights Ordinance. (T.E.R.O) will be practiced; however, all qualified applicants will be considered.