Job Title: Director of Child Support

Department: Child Support

Reports To: General Manager

Job Status: Regular Full Time

Type: Exempt (Salaried)

Grade: M

JOB SUMMARY:

The Director of Child Support will ensure comprehensive and quality direct child support are provided to Nooksack families. The Director shall provide overall leadership to the Nooksack Child Support Program; be the liaison and representative of the department with outside tribal, state and federal agencies, and s and represent the department in court.

MAJOR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

OTHER DUTIES:

Because of the Tribe's commitment to community service and the well-being of its members, each employee may be expected to perform a wide range of office and field duties from time to time. Such duties may or may not be related to their regular responsibilities.

PREFERENCE:

• Indian Preference Policy applies to this and all positions with the Nooksack Indian Tribe.
  

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

The following qualifications are required for the incumbent to have, in order to be considered for the position.

REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING FOR POSITION:

• Master’s degree in Human Services or related field; At least 4 years of experience working in the field of social services (part of this must be Child welfare)

OR

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Services or related field; At least 8 years of experience working in the field of social services (part of this must be Child welfare)

AND

• Minimum of five (5) years of experience working in a supervisory position.
• Minimum of four (4) years of experience working for a Tribal government;
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience as a department director or related position
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience managing private, state and federal grants, and grant compliance; budget development; and policy and procedure development and implementation;
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience working in the field of child welfare and child support enforcement;
  

REQUIRED SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE/ABILITIES POSITION:

• The ability to make sound judgments; take initiative; be flexible; and detail-oriented.
• Knowledge and experience in preparing and controlling budgets and other management type functions.
• Must possess good communication skills (writing, spelling, listening, and speaking).
• Must have follow-through and able to complete tasks or ensure tasks assigned are completed on time and within budget.
• Proficiency in computer applications (word, excel, database)
• Excellent interpersonal skills in the areas of creative problem-solving, conflict resolution, group planning and decision-making processes.
• Ability to prepare and deliver clear, concise, timely, and persuasive reports, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to simultaneously manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Knowledge of local, federal, state and Tribal child welfare and other social services resources
• Advanced knowledge of Tribal sovereignty issues and agreements that exist between federally recognized Indian Tribes and applicable Federal and State agencies.
• Comply with tribal laws and administrative policies.
• Maintain a high level of professionalism and ethics at all times
• Advanced knowledge of government funded grant and contract reporting and management.
  

REQUIRED CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Must pass alcohol/drug test at time of hire and throughout employment.
• Must pass criminal background check at time of hire and periodically thereafter.
  

REQUIRED LICENSES OR CERTIFICATIONS:

• Must have and maintain throughout employment a valid Washington State Driver’s License and meet the insurability requirements of the Tribe. (Must Provide Driving Abstract at time of hire).
  

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS ( The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.):

• The standard work week is 8:30-5:00 Monday through Friday (occasionally may have to work evenings)
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit for long periods and frequently required to talk and listen.
• Sitting for extended periods while at a desk or in meetings.
• Manual dexterity to operate a keyboard, calculator, and telephone system
• Ability to lift up to 20+ pounds without assistance occasionally.
• Typical office setting with environmentally controlled conditions.
• Read, write, speak and understand English
• Ability to listen, understands customers, and has the ability to translate rules, regulations, and policies to clients so they understand the issues/problems.
• Operate in mentally and physically stressful situations with composure.
• May have to walk/drive between office locations under a variety of conditions.
• Must be able to bend, reach, kneel, twist, and grip from assigned work areas.