COOK INLET TRIBAL COUNCIL, INC.

JOB DESCRIPTION

 

Job Title:          Director/Senior Director, Family Wellness

Department:    Family Wellness (FW)

Reports To:     Chief Clinical Officer (CCO)

Supervises:      Program Managers, Administrative Support Staff

FLSA Status:   Exempt

Pay Code:        E8 (Director), E9 (Sr. Director)

Job Type:         Full-Time, Regular

AKBCU:           Yes      ICPA:  Yes

 

General Functions:

The Director is responsible for the implementation, fiscal planning, budget development and monitoring, employee supervision and development as well as compliance of all program services relating to Family Wellness program operations. The Family Wellness Director ensures compliance with all state, federal and foundation grant requirements, and serves as a member of CITC’s management structure.

 

Duties and Responsibilities, including but not limited to:

Plans, organizes and coordinates the activities of the Family Wellness program. Provides strategic direction to the Prevention team.  Plans, develops, and monitors the Family Wellness program budget. Provides support to program managers for budgeting and program implementation.Establishes annual program goals, including participant volume and revenue goals.Works collegially across CITC program leadership and the Chief Clinical Officer to identify program service gaps and assist in the development of new opportunities.In partnership with the CCO, partners with public and private entitles at the local, state, and federal level in support of child welfare policies.Demonstrates and sets program expectations for staff adherence to professional code of ethics.Supports department staff by maintaining a safe, supportive and secure work environment, develops personal growth opportunities.Ensures specified programs comply with all grant reporting and documentation requirements.Lead the Family Wellness Continuous Quality Improvement program.Champion the program’s CARF accreditation requirements and lead program preparation and participation in the CARF onsite survey. Monitors current child welfare and Family Wellness needs in the community, including the analysis of trends and data.

 

Job Responsibilities Related to Participant Privacy: 

Actively participate in CITC privacy training and to protect the privacy of participant information in accordance with CITC's privacy policies, procedures and practices, as required by federal and state law.  Failure to comply with CITC's policies and procedures on participant privacy may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment. Access protected health information and other participant information only to the extent necessary to complete job duties and share such information on a need-to-know basis with others with job responsibilities related to treatment, payment, or other CITC operations. Report, without the threat of retaliation, any concerns regarding CITC's policies and procedures regarding participant privacy and any observed practices violating the policy to the designated Privacy Officer.  

 

Minimum Leadership Core Competencies: Conflict Management, Decisiveness, Finance/Budgeting, Risk/Liability Management, Staff/Organizational Development, Emotional Intelligence, Respectful Leadership, Problem Solving, Strategic/Systems Thinking, Teamwork, Professionalism. 

 

Minimum Qualifications:

Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, Public Health or related field.Five (5) years progressive experience as a manager overseeing social service, behavioral health, or related programs, including budget management, grant administration, and development of staff.Experience in administration of multiple programs and funding streams, implementation of programs, and the planning and evaluation of programs.Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the social, health, educational, training, and cultural needs of the Alaska Native and American Indian community.Continued employment is contingent upon receipt of a satisfactory report from a state and federal background check. Working knowledge of trauma informed care and approaches.Valid Alaska driver’s license and insurable under CITC’s automotive insurance, which requires a driver to be at least 21 years of age and have had a driver’s license for at least three years. 

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience overseeing programs with a focus on family wellness (reunification, OCD partnerships, ICWA, behavioral health)Experience as a direct care provider in work supporting families toward their health and wellness goals and/or prevention work.Current State of Alaska clinical licensure in designated field (EX: LPC, LCSW, LMFT, etc.) at time of hire.Ten (10) years equivalent progressive experience in management, program oversight, budget management, grant administration, or related discipline with an emphasis on family reunification.

 

 

Physical Requirements:  

Primarily works in an office setting, with extended periods of time at a desk and on a computer. 

 

Disclaimer

The information provided in the description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by incumbents within this job. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications and working conditions required of employees assigned to this job. Management has sole discretion to add or modify duties of the job and to designate other functions as essential at any time. This job description is not an employment agreement or contract.