School of Social Work

The Penobscot Nation is seeking applications for the following position:

12 Wabanaki Way Indian Island, ME 04468

TEL: (207) 817-7343

OPENING DATE: March 19, 2019

CLOSING DATE: April 15 , 2019

DIRECTOR OF SOCIAL SERVICES

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JOB STATUS:
DIRECTOR OF SOCIAL SERVICES
Career Field: Directors
Pay Range: $26.91 – $37.42 per hr.
Category: B
Status/Term: Exempt, Full-time ******************************************************************************* BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:

SEE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION

****************************************************************************** QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED: Master’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology or Human Services required. LSW or LMSW license preferred, or the ability to obtain full social work licensure within two (2) years required. Previous working knowledge of the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) required. Five (5) years extensive program administrative experience including contract/grant preparation and compliance and budget development and monitoring required. Prior successful experience as a high-level leader (i.e. manager/director) in a similar environment required. Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communications skills required. Self- direction, organization, motivation and attention to detail required. Computer proficiency required. Valid State of Maine license required. Candidate must undergo a character investigation, including a criminal background check as required by P.L. 101-630. Must successfully pass pre-employment screenings as stated in the Penobscot Nation Policies and Procedures. Ability to provide effective leadership and to maintain harmonious relationships in the department required. Ability to travel required. Indian Preference will be adhered to in accordance with the Penobscot Nation Personnel Policies and Procedures. ********************************************************************************* HOW TO APPLY:

• –  Apply online at penobosctnation.org/departments/human-resources.
• –  Submit completed applications and resume along with certifications to Human.Resources @penobscotnation.org
  For further information, call 817-7312 or email at Human.Resources@penobscotnation.org

LOCATION:
Penobscot Nation
Social Services
Classification: Full-time, Regular 12 Wabanaki Way

Indian Island, ME 04468

JOB DESCRIPTION

Position Title: Director of Social Services Department: Social Services (DHS) Reports To: Tribal Chief
JOB SUMMARY:

The Director of Social Services is responsible for directing all activity for a program department with approximately 24 funding streams and a staff of 20 or more employees. The Director of Social Services is responsible for the oversight of all Social Services Program and Divisions including Child Support Enforcement, Human Services and Youth Program. The Director of Social Services is responsible for the daily operations of the Social Services program including the oversight, supervision and direction of planning and coordination of the program goals and objectives. The Director of Social Services is also responsible for monitoring and assisting with the overall implementation of policies and procedures for support and professional staff.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

•   Oversees departmental staff through conducting regular performance appraisals and in establishing appropriate action and developmental training plans using job descriptions and performance as a guide.
•   Establishes departmental priorities and assumes responsibility for ensuring that all staff members are correctly and consistently administering the department’s policies and procedures.
•   Investigates any reports of neglect of duty by subordinates, developing and administering corrective action as appropriate.
•   Ensures the development, negotiation and compliance of all grants, contracts and agreements in the Social Services Department.
•   Represents the Department of Socials Services in relationships with the Bureau of Indian Affairs, the State Department of Human Services and other state and federal agencies.
•   Plans for and develops resources to provide the most effective social services programs, which will meet the social service needs of the Penobscot Nation.
•   Coordinates Social Services programs with other tribal departments.
•   Exercises on behalf of the Penobscot Nation its legal responsibilities for all Social Services

  activities (child custody, child protective, general assistance, etc.).

•   Provides for the completion of all financial and programmatic reports on a timely basis as

  required for submission to outside agencies and the Tribal Chief and Council.

•   Ensures appropriate staff are scheduled to provide 24 hour on-call child welfare services.
•   Provides back-up coverage for child welfare staff when necessary.
•   Attends all necessary training/conferences related to Social Services.
•   Serves as an advocate on local, regional, state, and national levels for Penobscot Indian

  Social Services, serving as liaison between Penobscot Nation Social Services and outside

  agencies.

•   Assumes responsibility for following confidentiality procedures as outlined in the Privacy

Act and applicable regulations.

•   Adheres to NASW Code of Ethics.
•   Interacts harmoniously and effectively with others, focusing upon the attainment of

  Penobscot Nation goals and objectives through a commitment to teamwork.

•   Conforms to acceptable attendance/punctuality standards as expressed in the Employee

  Handbook.

•   Performs other related tasks, as requested.

  KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: (education required/preferred, skills required/preferred, years of experience required/preferred)

  Master’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology or Human Services required. LSW or LMSW license preferred, or the ability to obtain full social work licensure within two (2) years required. Previous working knowledge of the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) required. Five (5) years extensive program administrative experience including contract/grant preparation and compliance and budget development and monitoring required. Prior successful experience as a high-level leader (i.e. manager/director) in a similar environment required. Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communications skills required. Self-direction, organization, motivation and attention to detail required. Computer proficiency required. Valid State of Maine license required. Candidate must undergo a character investigation, including a criminal background check as required by P.L. 101-630. Must successfully pass pre-employment screenings as stated in the Penobscot Nation Policies and Procedures. Ability to provide effective leadership and to maintain harmonious relationships in the department required. Ability to travel required. Indian Preference will be adhered to in accordance with the Penobscot Nation Personnel Policies and Procedures.

  PHYSICAL DEMANDS/CONDITIONS/REQUIREMENTS: (physical requirements of position, job environment/conditions)

  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, kneel, bend, crouch, run, reach overhead, grasp, push, and pull, use hands to finger, handle, or operate objects, controls, or equipment. The employee must be able to work at a computer terminal for extended periods of time. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Although work is performed most frequently in a normal office setting, some work may occur in an outdoor setting. Some exposure to childhood and other diseases may occur. The employee may be required to work outside normal workdays and office hours to meet operational deadlines and may be required to work in emergency situations.

  Pre-employment physical will be conducted in accordance with the Penobscot Nation Personnel Policies and Procedures. Native American preference will be adhered to in accordance with the Penobscot Nation Personnel Policies and Procedures

  External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled, must be able to perform the essential functions (as listed) either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation to be determined by management on an individual basis upon request