Brief Summary:

Responsible for all administrative, grant management, and clinical functions of the Family Preservation and Development Division of the Social Services Department.

Qualification:

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.

Education and Experience:

• Undergraduate degree, or equivalent, from an accredited college or university in Social Work, Social Services, Management, Public Administration or related fields preferred.
• Two to four years of related experience and training in: Social Services, Grant Administration, Program Management and Supervision.
• One year of experience working with/in Tribal Organizations, preferred.

Essential Job Functions:

• Plan, direct and coordinate Family Preservation and Development Division 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.
• In cooperation with the Director of Social Services, develop the Family Preservation and Development Division annual budgets. Monitor expenditures to assure operations stay within established guidelines; and, work to improve operational efficiencies.
• In coordination and with the guidance of the Director of Social Services, will 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.
• 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. Village travel is required for all North Slope Communities.
• Ensure that the child care development grant is implemented, and followed to ensure high quality programming.
• 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.
• Development, 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.
• Development of health and safety trainings, provide ongoing training to providers, and ensure that quality childcare is provided across the North Slope.

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