Human Services Assistant Director

Job Description

Job Announcement

Position: Human Services Assistant Director Open: 04/07/25
Location: Naytahwaush, MN Close: 05/02/25
Pay: $35.83 or DOQ Benefits: Full Status: Full Time

The White Earth Reservation Tribal Council is currently seeking a qualified applicant who will be responsible for assisting the Divisional Director with oversight of the daily operations of the Human Service Division.
Position Outcomes:
• Responsible for the direct supervision of the Consumer based service
programs to ensure program objectives are met and scope of work
completed.
• Supervises assigned staff to ensure internal policies and procedures are
followed.
• Manages the departmental budget in accordance to established policies
and procedures to ensure the best use of program funds.
• Establishes and initiates short and long-range goals and recommendations
affecting assigned departments or programs to conform to organizational
objectives.
• Creates and completes reports to comply with required agencies (internal
and external).
• Communicate directly to the Human Service Director and external sources
to ensure program and organization is represented in a professional
manner.
• Works with Human Services Directors to build an enhanced service
delivery system to promote services.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as required or assigned.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:
• Knowledge of and ability to follow and apply the policies and procedures
of the White Earth Tribal Council and the White Earth Human Services
Division.
• Knowledge of the White Earth Reservation demographics, culture, history,
and lifestyles.
• Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic
planning, resource allocation, leadership techniques, and coordination of
people and resources.
• Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in
ability, personality, and interests; and learning and motivational processes.
• Ability to work cooperatively within Human Service, White Earth RTC, local,
State and Federal meeting groups, committees and/or boards to make the
work of the group successful and effective.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce logical
answers.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence and/or procedure
manuals.
• Skilled in Tribal Constituent service and the ability to interact with internal
and external Tribal Constituents with tact and diplomacy.
• Skilled in the operation of a personal computer, including related software
such as Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
Qualifications Required:
• Bachelor’s degree in the Human Service field and two (2) years of
experience in the Human Services field, or a combination of education and
experience.
• Two (2) years of supervisory experience required.
• Two (2) years successful grant management experience.
• Valid Driver’s License and insurance for travel between sites.
• Must be able to pass a criminal background check and drug screening.

     Mail Applications to:  White Earth Tribal Council
                    Attention: Personnel
                    P.O. Box 418
                    White Earth, MN 56591
        Download Applications at:   www.whiteearth.com

EEO with Native Preference, A Drug Free Workplace – Tests for alcohol and illegal drug use may be required prior to and during employment
P.O. Box 418 | White Earth, Minnesota 56591 | Tel. (218) 983-3285 | Fax (218) 983-4343