Executive Director of Health and Human Services

JOB SUMMARY:

This position oversees all programs under the Health and Human Services Division of the Executive Branch of the Kiowa Tribe. The purpose of this position is to provide executive leadership, administrative management and operational development of Kiowa Health and Human Services programs. This position is responsible for administering the governmental affairs of the tribe including implementation of policies, procedures, strategies, legislation, and regulations enacted by the Kiowa Tribe.

This position will oversee the management and coordination of the Kiowa Health and Human Services activities including, but not limited to, tribal and program budgets, cooperative agreements of funding agencies, appropriate staff training and development and foster new financial and grant opportunities for overall growth.

The Kiowa Health and Human Services current programs including Social Services (SS), Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA), Senior Services, Behavioral Health, Veterans Services, Community Health Representative (CHR), Prevention Network, Food Distribution, Kiowa Alcohol and Drug Abuse and Tribal Opioid Response (KADAP/TOR), Re-Entry, Burial Assistance, Health Services, clinics, hospitals, and other Health programs assigned to the Kiowa Health and Human Services.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provides leadership to the Kiowa Health and Human Services functions.

Sets an ethical example for the employees and ensures all policies and procedures, rules and regulations, Kiowa Tribe directives are followed by-employees, program directors, tribal, and visitors.

Directs subordinates and sets priorities for division.

Makes decisions which impacts Kiowa Health and Human Services and recommend policy and procedures changes if needed.

Administers the day-to-day activities and operations in accordance with applicable policies, rules and regulations, planning, and organizing, directing, coordination, and executing the tribe's functions of fiscal management and grant management.

Develops funding sources for programs and services.

Provides oversight to the Kiowa Health and Human Services to accounting and ensures compliance with all relevant regulations and requirements of any federal, state, tribal, regulatory agencies or professional standards organizations.

Develops and maintains systems of internal controls to safeguard all assets of the tribe.

Stays current with any new health and human services changes that will affect the Kiowa Health and Human Services programs, and reporting requirements.

Establishes, oversees, maintains, coordinates, and ensures reports and information are provided to the Chairman and communicates effectively of Kiowa Health and Human Services daily business operation and development plans.

Lead productivity within the Kiowa Health and Human Services division.

Optimizes and projects forecasts of revenue against plans and makes recommendations to executive leadership.

Serves as liaison for the Chairman between staff, vendors, contractors, and the public unless otherwise directed by the Chairman.

Other job responsibilities as required or assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s Degree in Health and Social Services related fields required.

Master’s Degree Preferred.

Must have previous professional experience in administration of health & human services programs.

Must have excellent communication skills both verbally and written.

Must excellent leadership skills.

Must be flexible and adaptable of changing work environment related to management and responsibility of a tribal administration.

Ability to exhibit a courteous, tactful, and cooperative demeanor throughout the workday.

Ability to maintain confidentiality with regard to all phases of the job responsibilities.

Ability to manage the stress of having…