Family Preservation Services Manager

THE TORRES MARTINEZ DESERT CAHUILLA INDIANS

JOB DESCRIPTION

For Posting Purposes Only

JOB TITLE: Manager

DIVISION: Temporary Assistance for Needy Families

DEPARTMENT: Family Preservation Services

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

Salary: $41.41 per hour non-negotiable

SUMMARY : Under the direction of the Family Preservation Services Director (“Director”) this position will primarily be responsible to provide supervision for the Family Preservation Services (“FPS”) Department staff in strengthening families and fostering youth development.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Including but not limited to the following duties and responsibilities.

Develop, manage, and direct program goals, objectives, staff and services
Prepare annual budget and program administration plan for department, monitor expenditures, review financial reports, and ensure alignment with set metrics
Review effectiveness of current services, identify areas of improvement, and implement changes to ensure responsiveness to youth and family needs
Ensure department staff meet program standards and maintain compliance with policies and procedures along with Tribal, Federal, and local laws
Participate and assist Family Preservation Services Director with developing departmental policies and procedures to guide service delivery
Community and Youth outreach – manages and implements outreach programs, activities, workshops, and events to support youth and families with educational and employment opportunities
Collaborates and serves as a liaison between TANF and local communities and schools to address needs and equip families and youth with life skills for long term success and self sufficiency
Client services, referrals, and case reviews including providing guidance and assistance with applications for services, education and scholarships, and employment while tracking, and monitoring documentation and youth progress

Provide technical expertise, information, and assistance to the Director regarding assigned functions
Collect, prepare and retain a variety of narrative and statistical reports for Tribal, Federal, and funding requirements

Interact with other relevant departments and associates both internally and externally to coordinate client services needed, to resolve issues and conflicts, and to exchange information

Attend and conduct a variety of meetings as assigned

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Supervise, mentor, coach, and evaluate the performance of assigned staff; interview and select employees and recommend transfers, reassignment, termination, and disciplinary actions.

OTHER DUTIES:

Attend meetings
Attend mandatory training
Travel as required to perform duties

QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.

K NOWLEDGE OF:

Management of a social services department
Principles of management including organizational controls and budgets and reconciliation practices and processes
Youth development principles curriculum design based on age-appropriate programming for children and teenagers
Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy
Correct English usage grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary
Social programming regulations, codes, policies, and standards such as Tribal and County Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)
Reporting preparation techniques related to client case management
Data entry for case noting using assigned software programs
Recordkeeping and tracking mechanisms
Community, educational and employment resources and opportunities

A BI L I T Y TO:

Apply cultural sensitivity to cultural relevant programming, primarily Native American
Develop working relationships among varies groups of people
Demonstrate leadership skills, including negotiation, problem solving, and decision making
Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with the stakeholders, staff, community groups, and other related agencies

Communicate effectively both orally and in writing, in a professional manner
Prepare clear, concise, and accurate records and reports
Provide work direction and guidance to others
Ensure smooth and efficient office and program operations
Work independently on assigned duties
Manage and review department budget(s)
Operate standard office equipment including a computer and assigned software
Observe and follow health and safety regulations
Organizational and facilitating skills

E DUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: An equivalent combination of education and related work experience may be considered. Two (2) years of related work experience will be equal to 30 college credits and vice versa.

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Human Services, Education, Public Administration or related field and minimum of three (3) years of experience in social services working with children, youth, and families and two (2) years of managing staff in a social services department OR

Associate’s degree in Social Work, Human Services, Education, Public Administration or related field and four (4) years of related experience and minimum of three (3) years of experience in social services working with children, youth, and families and two (2) years of managing staff in a social services department OR

High School Diploma or equivalency certificate required and eight (8) years of related experience and minimum of three (3) years of experience in social services working with children, youth, and families and two (2) years of managing staff in a social services department

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, AND REGISTRATIONS: To perform and to continue to be qualified for this position, the requirements listed below must be met at a time of hire or may be obtained within a specific amount of time depending on the position requirements. Costs for required certifications, licenses, and registration are to be covered by employee, unless offered by the Tribe.

Prior to hiring and throughout employment must possess a valid California Class C Driver’s License and maintain insurability under the Tribe’s vehicle insurance policy
Requires regular contact with or control over Indian children and is therefore subject to the background investigative process to comply with P.L.101-630
Requires throughout employment maintaining a Mandated Reporting Certification of training

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Hearing and speaking to exchange information and make presentations
Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard
Seeing to read a variety of materials
Sitting walking and standing for extended periods of time
Bending at the waist, kneeling, and crouching to file materials
Lifting up to 50lbs

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Driving a vehicle
Indoor office environment
Outdoor activity

TMDCI Member/Indian Preference Policy:

The Tribe shall, to the greatest extent feasible, give preference in employment to Indian applicants who meet the required qualifications in accordance with applicable law, including the TERO Ordinance. “Indian preference in employment” as used in this policy, applies in all aspects of the employment relationship including, hiring, termination of employment, promotion, training, transfer, and related issues.

Notice of Drug Free Workplace Act Requirements:

The Torres Martinez Desert Cahuilla Indians are required to implement the Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988 (41 U.S.C. §741 ). As such, it is unlawful for employees to manufacture, distribute, dispense, possess, or use a controlled substance on the job site. Employees that are reasonably suspected of

violating this Act may be subject to drug testing as a condition of employment. A drug screening test will be given to all applicants prior to employment.

Essential Government Functions:

All work performed under this job classification is in support of essential governmental functions of the Torres Martinez Desert Cahuilla Indians .

Job Description Subject to Change

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