Elder and Family Services Director

This position is a covered position as defined in the Coquille Indian Tribe Chapter 185 Child Protection Ordinance.

Candidate must pass a pre-employment drug screen and Criminal and Character Background Check.

JOB SUMMARY OF MAJOR FUNCTIONS Under the direct supervision of the Executive Director of Programs and Services, this position assists in planning, developing, and directing the Coquille Indian Tribe’s Elder and Family Services Department programs to support the health, well-being, enrichment, and self-determination of Tribal members and their families.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Provides leadership, supervision and oversight to all staff in the Elder and Family Services department. Increases management effectiveness by hiring, orienting, and training staff; planning, scheduling, and assigning work; establishing guidelines and performance expectations; developing SOP’s; providing feedback and evaluating performance. Provides advice, counsel, and/or instruction to staff and managers as necessary.
2. Develops, implements, and expands critical supportive services and programs to Tribal members and families. Ensure efficiency and timeliness of service as the number of members served expands.
3. Prepares and presents reports on the status, activities, and plans for current and future operations of Elder and Family Services programs.
4. Prepare and monitor department budgets and spending to ensure the department operates within funding limits.
6-265. Establish consistent and effective communication with other department Directors, Senior Leadership, Tribal Council, Tribal Members and Partners, and local, state, and federal agencies for coordination and continuity of client services.
6. Assists the Executive Director of Programs and Services and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) in meeting strategic initiatives and goals set by Tribal Council.
7. Assesses tribal family programmatic needs, and develops, Implements and ensures compliance with policies and procedures.
8. Actively participates in Longer Term, Strategic, and Master planning initiatives with Tribal Government. Represent Elders and family programming in larger planning opportunities. Assists with preparation of documents, plans, and reports regarding those goals.
9. Provides grant oversight and program support to program managers. Researches and prepares federal, state or other grants and contracts as requested. Secures additional funding and grant monies for continuation and expansion of Community Services programs.
10. Develops and administers all Elder and Family Service Department grant budgets. Forecasts the funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies. Monitors and approves expenditure and implements adjustments as necessary.
11. Develops a conducive environment for employee growth and development, offering information and opinions; addressing complaints and resolving problems; integrating functional objectives and values; and providing and participating in educational opportunities.
12. Other duties as assigned.

The above statements reflect the general duties considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job as identified and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the job. This position may involve transporting Native Americans and Non-Native patients and clients in the CIT vehicles, employee-owned vehicles and rental vehicles to and from a variety of Ko-Kwel Wellness Center functions and activities.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Requires the ability to communicate orally, repetitive movement of the wrists, hands and/or fingers, often requires standing, sitting for extended periods of time, raising or lowering objects, and occasionally requires lifting up to 25 pounds. Require occasional walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling. Work is generally performed in an office setting and occasionally outdoors. Occasional evening and weekend work are required.

Work involves occasional exposure to excessive noise, high risk/dangerous situations, infectious disease, dust, fumes, and allergens. Will often be required to travel by automobile,…