Job Posting
Director - (Indian Child Welfare - ICW)
Reports To: Principal Chief
FLSA Status: Exempt
Job Purpose:
The Director of the Indian Child Welfare (ICW) program provides professional social work services related to the protection, health, safety and welfare of the Seminole Nation of Oklahoma Children and Families. Responsible for the protection of Native American children and the preservation of their families; protect the best interests of the child to ensure children reside in an adequate physical and emotional environment. Provide child welfare services in accordance with traditions, laws and cultural values of the Seminole Nation of Oklahoma and the Indian Child Welfare Act. The ICW Director performs all duties associated with daily operations management and support for the ICW Program, tribal families, and tribal children. This position requires excellent attendance, good communication skills, and uncompromised attention to client confidentiality and detail. The ICW Director provides supervision to all ICW staff, ICW contractors, and administrative assistant(s)/support staff.
Job Duties:
• Oversee the program or organization’s budget and policies regarding participant involvement, program requirements, and benefits.
• Provide direct service and support to individuals or clients, such as handling a referral for child advocacy issues, conducting a needs evaluation, or resolving complaints.
• Direct activities of professional and technical staff members and/or volunteers.
• Ability to plan and direct the work of professional, technical and administrative staff, including duties related to discipline, attendance, evaluations and general supervision.
• Establish and maintain relationships with other agencies and organizations in community to meet community needs and to ensure that services are not duplicated.
• Evaluate the work of staff and volunteers to ensure that programs are of appropriate quality and that resources are used effectively.
• Research and analyze member or community needs to determine program directions and goals.
• Participate in the determination of organizational policies regarding such issues as participant eligibility, program requirements, and program benefits.
• Establish and oversee administrative procedures to meet objectives of the program.
• Speak to community groups to explain and interpret agency purposes, programs, and policies.
• Implement and evaluate staff, volunteer, or community training programs.
• Act as consultants to agency staff and other community programs regarding the interpretation of program-related, federal, state, and county regulations and policies.
• Analyze proposed legislation, regulations, or rule changes to determine how agency services could be impacted.
• Provide expert witness testimony for state courts seeking adjudication and/or termination of parental rights.
• Serve as a referral and resource for social services agencies unfamiliar with Tribal resources.
• Serve as advocate for Indian children and Indian family unit in representing and articulating needs and in providing liaison between Indian clientele and social service providers and agencies, especially in foster care placements.
• Develop and recommend policies, rules and regulations which pertain to the administration of assigned programs consistent with tribal, federal and state laws; participates in program analysis, including the analysis of problems and needed services.
• Responsible for management of caseloads, receiving intakes and completing investigations and assessments on children alleged to be abused and/or neglected;
• Assessing safety and recommending appropriate level of intervention; facilitates or participates in meetings, such as Family Team Meetings; assesses family functioning; develops and implements treatment plan.
• Search and identify Native American foster care, adoptive parents on a continuing basis to keep the Native American child close to his/her family values.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• Knowledge of the Federal Indian Child Welfare Act, the Oklahoma Indian Child Welfare Act, and Tribal, Federal, and State laws that govern the Indian Child Welfare program.
• Knowledge of supervisory principles and practices.
• Knowledge of laws, rules, regulations, legislation, policies and procedures as they pertain to the state administration of child welfare and the investigation of child abuse allegations.
• Knowledge of social work theory and practice; of emotional, physical and mental needs of children and families; of cultural diversity.
• Ability to provide crisis intervention, including making recommendations and decisions in possible life or death situations.
• Ability to gather necessary information to determine the needs of the child; to manage a caseload; to provide courtroom testimony.
• Skilled in developing, evaluating, and modifying an intervention plan on an ongoing basis.
• Ability to react promptly and appropriately in any instance of reported or suspected child abuse or neglect complaint.
• Knowledge in working within tribal government structures, of the tribal customs and the structure of the Native American families.
• Skilled in effectively working with people, in evaluation and choosing appropriate course of action.
• Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing.
Work Environment:
• Work is performed indoors.
• Work hours are subject to change with overtime work required.
• Must be able to work flexible hours and work hours other than normal hours including weekends, travel and holidays.
• Subject to hazards which may cause personal bodily harm; smoke; diseases; cuts, bruises, burns, common cold, influenza, dust, odors and elevated noise levels.
• Tasks may be performed on uneven, inclined, hard and soft carpeted floors, cement structures and surfaces.
• Duties may involve walking, standing for long periods of time, sitting and crouching.
• Specific required movements include the following:
o Trunk – bend, twist, rotate, push, pull, carry.
o Arms – reach, carry, lift, twist, and rotate.
o Legs – lift, push, pull, twist, and rotate.
o Hands – Grasp, manipulate bilateral coordination, hand and eye coordination, and overall and finger dexterity.
Minimum Qualifications/Requirements:
• Master’s degree in behavioral science plus one additional year of experience in professional social work in child welfare programs; OR a bachelor’s degree in behavioral science and one year of experience in professional social work; OR a bachelor’s degree and two years of experience in professional social work.
• Legal Assistant Certificate from an American Bar Association approved program preferred.
• Must be able to maintain a valid Driver’s License and be insurable under the Nation’s policy.
• Must be able to pass background check, with no prior convictions and/or felonies.
• Must be able to comply with the Seminole Nation Drug Free Workplace policies.
Disclaimer: This job description may not be inclusive of all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the job described, and may be amended at any time at the sole discretion of the Employer.
Additional Information
Position Type : Full Time
Shift : Day
Closing Date: 07/03/2025 |
