Tribal Child Welfare Program Manager

Description

SUMMARY: The Tribal Child Welfare (TCW) Program Manager is responsible for the management and direction of this program. TCW is the largest program at AVCP with staff in communities around the region, in the central office at Bethel, and in Anchorage. This program operates on multiple complex funding streams with different reporting and oversight rules; therefore, budget and grant management are important aspects of this role. Finally, the TCW program is responsible for tracking, reporting on, and advocating for tribal children who are in the state child welfare system from AVCP’s compacted Tribes, as well as supporting tribal families in crisis to prevent children from entering the system.

PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Responsible for the management, growth, and maintenance of the TCW program services.
• Embed the Healthy Families cultural approach and values into all aspects of the department’s work and ensures all staff embed this approach into their work as well.
• Develop and manage the TCW Program’s budgets.
• Maintain & manage complex grant funding streams including any program reporting requirements, and pursue program funding at the direction of the division director, as needed.
• Develop the Tribal Title IV-E program to maximize benefits for AVCP services.
• Ensure outreach to and regular communications with the tribal councils of compacted Tribes, about their tribal families and children involved in the state system, along with general program information and training.
• Engage in all aspects of the Tribal State Child Welfare Compact as the Lead negotiator for AVCP.
• Represent AVCP in child welfare related collaboration groups, committees, coalitions and other initiatives.
• Develop and update policies and procedures that aim to provide services in the safest and healthiest way for children in tribal custody.
• Manage difficult phone calls and family situations with professionalism and empathy.  
• Continuously evaluate the service delivery model for each service and how it fits into the larger service delivery model for the Division and AVCP.  
• Ensure implementation of the quality improvement process initiatives.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of clientele.
• Other duties as assigned

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBLITIES:

• Directly supervise staff using one-on-one meetings, team meetings, and direct communication.
• Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. 
• Interview, hire, and train employees and evaluate performance.
• Develop and maintain a culturally sensitive work environment that encourages open two-way communication.
• Ensure staff have the tools and training required to effectively do their jobs.

Requirements

ACCOMMODATION:  

The position requires the ability to carry out the noted essential job duties as outlined above. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the Tribal Child Welfare Program Manager.

KNOWLEDGE AND COMPETENCIES:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Fluency in Yup’ik or Cup’ik is preferred but not required. Familiarity with Yup’ik way of life and the AVCP region is strongly preferred.  

EDUCATION:

A bachelor’s degree in Human Services or related field is preferred. A graduate degree in Social Work, a Juris Doctorate, or education in a related field of study is strongly preferred. A minimum of 4 (four) years of direct experience in social services program management, grant management and supervisory experience is required in lieu of a bachelor’s degree. 

REQUIREMENTS:

To perform this job successfully, the candidate should have a working knowledge of computers, word processing software, e-mail, and calendaring software such as Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Teams. The ability to travel to communities within the AVCP region and out of region as needed.