ICW Assistant Director

Job Description

The White Earth Reservation Business Committee is currently seeking a qualified applicant who will be responsible for assisting the ICW Director in supervising staff, cases, and occasional administrative responsibilities within the program.

• Assist ICW Director in supervision of staff time and completion of time reports to ensure accurate time reporting
• Supervises assigned staff to ensure internal policies and procedures are followed.
• Assist in supervision of client cases.
• Exercise ability to make case determination on placements or reunification, changed in placements, crisis response, and case plans.
• Be responsive to social workers who need direction, advise, and assist on immediate case issued
• Exercise control and clear reasoning in making crisis determinations regarding children.
• Oversee child welfare targeted case management billing to ensure timely submission of billing dockets and capturing of maximized revenue
• Execute administrative responsibilities within the program to assist the ICW Director.
• Exercise the authority, in the absence of the ICW Director, to make administrative decisions and handle administrative responsibilities.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as required or assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• Knowledge of and ability to follow and apply the policies and procedures of the White Earth Tribal Council and the Indian Child Welfare Department.
• Knowledge of the White Earth Reservation demographics, culture, history, and lifestyles.
• Knowledge of Indian family dynamics and cultural dynamics.
• Knowledge of adoption and foster care licensing standards, and ability to make licensing decisions.
• Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivations.
• Knowledge of conflict resolution and ability to resolve conflicts.
• Knowledge of what constitutes maltreatment reports and ability o determine what warrants assessments, and what follow up should be done
• Skilled in overseeing staff and ability to effectively manage staff.
• Knowledgeable in child welfare targeted case management and able to manage output of billable claims.
• Skilled and able to make judgments and decisions on the relative costs and benefits of potential case decisions.
• Skilled in Tribal Constituent service and the ability to interact with internal and external Tribal Constituents with tact and diplomacy.
• Ability to be in good standing in the Indian Community.
Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services related field and two years’ experience working within the Child Welfare/Child Protection/Adoption/or Foster Care field.
• Valid Driver’s License and insurance for travel between sites and other related business.
• 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) 983-4646 | Fax (218) 983-4343