Director of Social Services
Arctic Slope Native Association, Barrow, AK, United States
Social Services Director
Responsible for all administrative, grant management, and clinical functions of the Department of Social Services including Divisions of Family Preservation & Development and Child Welfare & Behavioral Health. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Plan, direct and coordinate Social Service programs Develop and maintain program objectives for the effective utilization of human and financial resources to accomplish the vision, strategy and goals established by the Board of Directors. Coordinate the development of the Social Services annual budget and monitor expenditures to assure operations stay within established guidelines; Work to improve operational efficiencies. Supervise professional and paraprofessional staff; select and train staff; assign and evaluate work; develop policy and procedures for staff and program operations. Counsel employees regarding work performance and professional development. Child welfare case management. Develop the Child Welfare and Behavioral Health Division annual budgets and grant administration. Monitor expenditures to assure operations stay within established guidelines; and, work to improve operational efficiencies. Develop appropriate contacts and maintain harmonious relationships with governmental agencies, industries, and organizations that further the mission and goals of ASNA. Enhance revenue sources by securing and tracking alternative funding including grants, foundation funding, and donations. Maintain all records required by program/service funders, to collect data, monitor and evaluate program services, and to submit grant reports and board reports in a timely manner. Conceptualize, design, demonstrate, and document social service programs/care. Maintain current knowledge of state and federal regulations and statutes regarding the practice of social services, wellness, and all aspects of client care; conduct personal practice in accordance with those requirements. Develop, implement, and evaluate client care guidelines that address cost-effective and appropriate treatment. Provide direct services and coordination of care to qualified individuals as needed, including after-hours emergency assistance. Participate in interdisciplinary groups to enhance patient care; Assist other agencies within the Region as needed to ensure that qualified individuals are provided needed serves. Master's degree from an accredited college or university in Social Work, Social Services, Management, Public Administration or related fields required. Two to four years of related experience and training in: Social Services, Grant Administration, Program Management and Supervision required. Licensed Clinical Social Work (LCSW) or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) preferred. One year of experience working with/in Tribal Organizations, preferred. Valid Driver's License. LCSW or LMFT preferred. Arctic Slope Native Association, Ltd.: Exercises its rights in Native Hire Preference, Contracting/Subcontracting and Employment Practices applicable by law is committed to maintaining a drug free, smoke free workplace.
Responsible for all administrative, grant management, and clinical functions of the Department of Social Services including Divisions of Family Preservation & Development and Child Welfare & Behavioral Health. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Plan, direct and coordinate Social Service programs Develop and maintain program objectives for the effective utilization of human and financial resources to accomplish the vision, strategy and goals established by the Board of Directors. Coordinate the development of the Social Services annual budget and monitor expenditures to assure operations stay within established guidelines; Work to improve operational efficiencies. Supervise professional and paraprofessional staff; select and train staff; assign and evaluate work; develop policy and procedures for staff and program operations. Counsel employees regarding work performance and professional development. Child welfare case management. Develop the Child Welfare and Behavioral Health Division annual budgets and grant administration. Monitor expenditures to assure operations stay within established guidelines; and, work to improve operational efficiencies. Develop appropriate contacts and maintain harmonious relationships with governmental agencies, industries, and organizations that further the mission and goals of ASNA. Enhance revenue sources by securing and tracking alternative funding including grants, foundation funding, and donations. Maintain all records required by program/service funders, to collect data, monitor and evaluate program services, and to submit grant reports and board reports in a timely manner. Conceptualize, design, demonstrate, and document social service programs/care. Maintain current knowledge of state and federal regulations and statutes regarding the practice of social services, wellness, and all aspects of client care; conduct personal practice in accordance with those requirements. Develop, implement, and evaluate client care guidelines that address cost-effective and appropriate treatment. Provide direct services and coordination of care to qualified individuals as needed, including after-hours emergency assistance. Participate in interdisciplinary groups to enhance patient care; Assist other agencies within the Region as needed to ensure that qualified individuals are provided needed serves. Master's degree from an accredited college or university in Social Work, Social Services, Management, Public Administration or related fields required. Two to four years of related experience and training in: Social Services, Grant Administration, Program Management and Supervision required. Licensed Clinical Social Work (LCSW) or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) preferred. One year of experience working with/in Tribal Organizations, preferred. Valid Driver's License. LCSW or LMFT preferred. Arctic Slope Native Association, Ltd.: Exercises its rights in Native Hire Preference, Contracting/Subcontracting and Employment Practices applicable by law is committed to maintaining a drug free, smoke free workplace.