ICW Program Manager
Company: Snoqualmie Indian Tribe
Location: Snoqualmie
Posted on: August 7, 2022
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Job Description:
Description:
The Snoqualmie Indian Child Welfare (SICW) Program Manager will be
responsible for the supervision of Snoqualmie children and their
families who are involved with the child welfare system. The
Manager will supervise social workers and a case aide, as well as
collaborate with on and off site service providers. The Manager is
responsible for screening inquiries and intakes to assure that
Snoqualmie children and families are supported by the Snoqualmie
Indian Child welfare Program. Additional the Manager and department
are required to collaborative investigations with the Department of
Children, Youth and Families (DCYF) Indian Child Welfare
Program.
Essential Duties:
CPS investigations and voluntary request for child welfare services
to Snoqualmie children and families through active case
consultation with legal counsel regarding court intervention,
preparation/presentation to negotiations with State and County
systems regarding appropriate delivery of services to Tribal
Program management of ICW through monitoring of contract
requirements and budget
Assess safety of children during investigations, make appropriate
recommendations based on assessment.
Make recommendations of short- and long-term placements of
children.
Approve placement for children in need of care, monitor placement
and assist family in obtaining a foster care license or approval
through the tribe to maintain placement of child.
Program planning, policy development, and/or interagency
coordination related to services dependent children are eligible
for through Tribal Service programs, MOU and State Medical
benefits. Participate in collaborative meetings with DCYF and DSHS
to maintain connections to services offered by those programs.
Provide referrals for substance abuse treatment, housing, DV
perpetrator or victim groups, mental health tx, parenting classes,
referrals for resources (acknowledgement of
paternity/Food/TANF)
Supervise and set expectations for performance of staff; prepare
written and annual performance evaluations; initiate corrective and
disciplinary action when necessary
Submission of biweekly Manager reports to director.
Approval of pending requisitions and quarterly budget reviews with
Director and Finance team as needed.
Provide administrative leadership through policy and procedure
development and execution to ensure client-counselor, employee, and
records management security and confidentiality
Work with director to maintain effective working relationships with
the DCYF Child Protective Services (CPS), Child Welfare Services
(CWS), and other applicable agencies
Operate and execute all functions of Snoqualmie Indian Child
Welfare Code, policy and operating procedures of the Snoqualmie
Tribe Employee Handbook.
All other duties as assigned by the Community Services
Director.
Additional Duties:
Comply with and maintain contracts and program budget in junction
with the Department Director.
The SICW Program Manager will at times need to participate in court
hearings in tribal and state jurisdictions. Work collaboratively
with the Community Services Director recommending policy changes
and addresses infrastructure and staffing issues.
Work collaboratively with legal department to update necessary
program directives.
Participate in stakeholder meetings and work groups as requested by
director and/or Tribal Council.
Ensure tribal perspective is used in all cases.
The Tribe values its commitment to community service and the
well-being of its members. In recognition of this, each employee
may be expected to perform duties from time to time which may not
be related to their regular responsibilities.
Other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
Maintain strict confidentiality of all information and records
Ability to effectively resolve conflict and meet crisis situations
with professionalism.
Must be flexible to respond to tribal needs (this includes
evening/weekends)
Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her
actions.
Ability to act in a self-confident manner to facilitate completion
of a work assignment or to defend a position or idea.
Ability to communicate effectively both written and orally.
Ability to make critical decisions while following company
procedures.
Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or
task.
Ability to be culturally sensitive.
Ability to organize and direct oneself and effectively supervise
others.
Ability to utilize the available time to organize and complete work
within given deadlines.
Knowledge of State/ Tribe agreements and Indian Child Welfare
codes.
Education & Experience:
Education Required:
Master's Degree in Social Work.
Experience:
Three to seven years' experience working in a tribal community,
familiar with Indian Child Welfare (either state or tribal)
knowledge of state and federal regulations pertaining to child
welfare cultural sensitivity, knowledge of Snoqualmie Culture and
history,
Experience with case management (CPS, CFWS, FVS, FAR etc.)
assessing risk and safety
Working knowledge of the impacts of domestic violence, chemical
dependency, mental health, impacts of children exposed in-utero or
born exposed.
A minimum of 3 years of providing administrative and supervisory
responsibilities.
Proven experience in child abuse/risk assessment; child
development; both tribal and federal Indian Child Welfare
guidelines; and budget management.
Certifications/Licenses:
Must have and maintain a valid Washington State Driver's License
during duration of employment.
Must have and maintain and/or obtain CPR/First aid and blood borne
pathogens training, within 3 months of hire.
Must have and maintain HIPPA training, or obtain within 3 months of
hire.
Other Requirements:
Must be able to pass a thorough pre-employment background
investigation.
Must agree to be subject to the Tribe's Controlled Substance and
Alcohol Testing Policy to include pre-employment screening.
Must have no negative actions from the DCYF/or Snoqualmie Indian
Child Welfare program.
Cannot have any open or unresolved criminal actions that would be
disqualifying if resolved.
Must have a current TB test.
Tribal Preference:
The Snoqualmie Indian Tribe follows the Tribal Hiring Preference as
outlined in tribal policies, including the Tribal Employment Rights
Ordinance (TERO). TERO sets forth certain hiring preferences for
qualified individuals who are enrolled in a federally recognized
Indian tribe, as well as, in some cases, preference for certain
family members of those individuals.
Additional Information:
This is a full-time salaried position and employment is
at-will.
Compensation will be determined based on experience.
Competitive medical, dental, life and disability insurance benefits
beginning the first of the month following date of hire.
401k retirement plan with employer matching contributions after 90
days employment.
Generous paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
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