POSITION: Elderly Director

LOCATION: Red Cliff Family and Human Services Division

SALARY: $18.00-$19.00 per hour, 40 hours per week, Plus benefits.

SUPERVISOR(S): Family and Human Services Administrator

THIS IS A REGULAR FULL-TIME EXEMPT POSITION

JOB SUMMARY: This position is responsible for overall operations of the elderly programs which include: Nutrition site, Transportation services, Bayfield County Meals, and Transportation, Medicare Improvement for Patients and Providers Act (MIPPA), Nutrition Services Incentive Program(NSIP), Family Caregiver Support Program, Aging and Disability Resource Specialist (ADRS) and any additional program serving the elderly.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for the overall operation and supervision of the Red Cliff Tribe’s elderly programs(including Older Americans Act, Title VI and Title III) Aging and Disability Resource Specialist (ADRS) and personnel.
• Will be responsible for development of budgets, reports (narrative and financial), correspondence, etc. to funding sources.
• Coordinate activities for elders such as fund raising, nutrition education, meetings, referral activities, health needs, etc.
• Prepare grant and renewal applications on a timely basis, as well as seek additional funding sources.
• Serve as a referral service for Bayfield County Aging to bring assistance to our tribal elders in need.
• The above duties and responsibilities are not an all-inclusive list but rather a general representation of the duties and responsibilities associated with this position. The duties and responsibilities will be subject to change based on organizational needs and/or deemed necessary by the supervisor.

SUPERVISORY AUTHORITY: The nutrition staff and volunteers, the transportation and meal delivery drivers, and Aging and Disability Resource Specialist.

KNOWLEDGE: Knowledge of administrative, managerial, and supervisory principles and practices including budgeting, planning, program management and evaluation and employee supervision. Knowledge of programs and needs of older adults and disabled adults and ways of providing services to those populations. Must be knowledgeable of Native American tribes and the uniqueness of the Red Cliff community.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must have a minimum of 2 years’ experience in an administrative position with previous experience in a supervisory capacity and budget/program management.
• Associate degree preferred.
• Must be able to relate to and advocate elderly needs.
• Must have a valid driver’s license, vehicle and appropriate vehicle coverage and maintain driver’s eligibility as a condition of employment. Be eligible to be put on the tribe’s vehicle insurance policy.
• SafeServe certified within 60 days of hire.
• Fill in when Elderly staff are absent.

PERSONAL CONTACTS: Daily contact with clients, Bayfield County aging, Ashland County aging, Northern Area Agency on Aging in Rhinelander (Title III), Administration on Aging (AOA) Chicago and Washington D.C. (Title VI), Wisconsin Association of Nutrition Directors (WAND) Madison, Bureau of Aging and Long-Term Care Madison, Various state agencies from throughout Wisconsin, and Tribal Aging units from all around Wisconsin.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Individual will require standing, bending, lifting techniques for assisting elders into/out of vehicles, and reaching.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: Elderly Office located in the Family and Human Service Building. Secondary workplaces are the transportation vehicles and conducting home on-site visits for assessment.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: Travel is required to attend trainings and meetings; overnight and out of town, both locally & nationally.

BEHAVIOR AND ATTITUDE: The vision, goals and objectives of the Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa requires that the employee performs in both a professional and personable manner. The manner in which the employee relates to fellow employees, customers and visitors is considered parallel in importance to technical knowledge and ability. Respect and consideration given to the dignity of each customer, visitor and fellow employee is a requisite of successful job performance. Any behavior or attitude that tarnishes the name or image of the Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa will be subject to immediate disciplinary action up to and including termination.

Indian preference will be applied in the case of equally qualified applicants, but all qualified applicants will be considered.

This job description is subject to change at employer’s discretion, after consultation with the employee.

APPLICATION SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS: The following items are required for this position:

• Completed Tribal Application, to include work history and references, available on the Tribal website.
• Tribal Background Investigation Disclosure; available on the Tribal website.
• Consent to Release Liability and Reference Information Form; available on the Tribal website.
• Resume, required; cover letter, optional.
• Post-secondary transcripts or certifications; if applicable.

POSTING DATE: September 13, 2022

DEADLINE: Open Until Filled

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa

Human Resources Department

88455 Pike Road

Bayfield, WI 54814

www.redcliff-nsn.gov

(715)779-3700

The Red Cliff Tribal Council has a Drug Free Work Place Policy and adheres to the intent of the Drug Free Work Place Act. All new hires are subject to a drug test prior to starting.

All applicants for employment with the Red Cliff Tribe will be subject to the background investigation and other requirements of RCCL Chapter 43, and are under a continuing obligation to supplement this application for employment with information concerning any convictions that occur after commencement of employment with the Tribe.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $19.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: One location

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