ICW South - Social Services Manager

Posted Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 11:00 AM

Hiring Preference: The Kalispel Tribe of Indians is an Equal opportunity employer. Consistent with federal law, the Kalispel Tribe of Indians applies Indian preference in employment. It is the policy of the Kalispel Tribe of Indians to give preference in hiring, promotions, and transfers into vacant positions to qualified applicants in the following order:
1) Kalispel Tribal Members;
2) Descendant or Spouse of an enrolled Kalispel Tribal Member;
3) enrolled members of other Indian Tribes;
4) all other applicants. At-Will Employment:
Employment with the Kalispel Tribe of Indians is at-will and can be terminated with or without cause, and with or without notice, at any time, either at the option of the employee or the Kalispel Tribe of Indians. Drug Testing:
The Kalispel Tribe of Indians is a drug free workplace. All applicants are subject to drug testing at the time of hire and at unannounced times during employment. Background Investigation:
All candidates and employees may be subject to a background investigation.

The Indian Child Welfare Manager is responsible for the daily administration, fiscal management, and supervision of the Camas Path Indian Child Welfare programs and services for youth, adults, and elders. Indian Child Welfare programs include Indian Child Welfare, Independent Living Services, and Adult Protection Services. The Indian Child Welfare Manager ensures services are culturally proficient for the population served in both operating offices:
Usk, WA, Airway Heights, WA, and others as needed. This position requires onsite supervision at multiple locations on a weekly basis.

• Ensures the effective implementation of Social Services activities and programs, providing quality services to the Kalispel Tribal Membership and the tribal community.
• Develops program goals and objectives in conjunction with preparation and management of the annual budget for the ICW program.
• Directly manages and supervises the ICW supervisor and ICW program personnel.
• Develops and implements policies, procedures, and protocols for the Indian Child Welfare, Independent Living Services, and Adult Protection Services programs. Also develops client-sensitive policies and procedures supporting the delivery of all programs and services.
• Provides direction in planning, development, execution, and on-going evaluation of Camas Path ICW programs.
• Knowledge of dietary and nutrition guidelines for elders, inventory and maintain vehicle transportation.
• Knowledge of Washington State services available to or impacting ICW clients, including but not limited to behavioral health services, DDA, ALTSA, and TANF.
• Provides consultation and guidance to staff in addressing client management, crisis intervention and emergencies and ensures adherence to professional standards and policies.
• Maintains program records for compliance, as well as to meet reporting requirements for the tribe and other agencies.
• Highly knowledgeable of the Public Law 95-608 Indian Child Welfare Act;
  Kalispel Tribal Law and Order Code, Chapter 7 Youth Code and Chapter 27 Elder and Vulnerable Adult Code.
• Identify and assist in seeking and grant writing for program sustainability for ICW programs. Also, works in collaboration with staff to ensure compliance with federally funded grants.
• Knowledge, competency, familiarity, and ability to navigate within State and Tribal Court systems, as well as providing qualified expert witness testimony, and the ability to provide court documentation with accuracy.
• Develop, implement, and administer the Adult Protection Services program and its policies and procedures per the Kalispel Law and Order Code, Chapter 27. This function includes direct case management of APS cases.
• Provide oversight of children who are in guardian ships and their per capita funds in accordance with the Tribal Gaming Allocation Plan.
• Negotiate and/or interact effectively with Tribal and State Attorneys, Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA), Guardian Ad Litem (GAL), Foster parents, other Tribal/State entities, and other local networking professionals.
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