Establishes, implements, and communicates goals, objectives, policies, and procedures in accordance with strategic plan. Evaluates all programs to plan and implement priorities to meet the Social Services Program needs. Identifies and develops strategies for handling Social Services problems and makes referrals to appropriate agencies. Directs the development of treatment plans including protective services, preventive or restorative services, and substitute care services; reviews all client documentation; manages cases as needed. Investigates reports alleging child abuse or neglect in conjunction with law enforcement; interviews children and parents to collect evidence of abuse or neglect; conducts a comprehensive risk assessment to determine validity of the report. Provides therapeutic counseling to children, adults, and families to assist in solving problems related to family functioning, housekeeping practices, care and supervision of children, interpersonal relationships, economic opportunity, and money management, problems relating to illness, physical or mental handicap, drug abuse, alcoholism, and violation of law. Develop and maintain case plans, treatment plans and case files on individual children and parents. Recruits and trains volunteer victim advocates. Provides technical assistance to the Tribal Court in updating the Children’s Code and takes the lead in developing operating procedures. Develops and provides protective services and foster care services for children and adults through the recruitment, development, and selection of foster care providers and day care protective service providers and provides continuous monitoring and re-evaluation of all placements. Identifies, reports and corrects environmental conditions and/or situations that may put a patient at undue risk. Participates in community centered activities; provides social service training and awareness presentations to local agencies and schools. Manages department budget; coordinates financial and budget activities for maximum operational efficiency. Writes proposals and grants to secure additional funding and grant monies for continuation and expansion of program services. Prepares or assists with the preparation of scheduled and/or ad hoc statistical and narrative reports; performs basic information gathering and analysis and/or forecasting, as specifically directed. Submits quarterly and year end reports to the Health & Community Services Director and funding agencies.
Performs other duties as assigned.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED:
Oversees and supervises personnel, which includes hiring, discipline, work allocation, training, and enforcement of internal procedures and controls, and problem resolution; evaluates performance and makes recommendations for personnel actions; motivates employees to achieve peak productivity and performance.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Master’s Degree in Social Work, or related field. Threeyears of full time professional social casework experience, preferably in a Native American Social Services agency. One year experience in a supervisory capacity. Must be licensed as a LCSW, LMSW, LISW. Tiwa speaking preferred. Valid New Mexico driver’s license with ability to meet Pueblo’s liability insurance requirements and maintain eligibility for insurance. Must be able to pass drug test and background check, with NO prior convictions of any felonies.
Taos Pueblo reserves the right to exercise preference in hiring for qualified Tribal members/Indians in connection with all positions.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $65,875.00 - $85,952.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Work Location: In person
