What are the responsibilities and job description for the Family Perseverance Manager position at Torres Martinez Desert Cahuilla Indians?
Torres Martinez Desert Cahuilla Indians
Job Description
For Posting Purposes Only
Job Title: Manager
Department: TANF Family Perseverance
Reports To: Director
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Salary: $41.41 per hour non-negotiable
SUMMARY: Under the direction of the Family Perseverance Director (“Director”), this position will primarily be responsible to perform varied and responsible administrative duties to relieve the Director, which include planning and organizing department staff and activities as assigned.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Include the following.
- Directly supervise and coordinate case management activities to ensure program and department compliance to Tribal, Federal and applicable state laws.
- Designing and implementation of successful family-oriented workshops and activities associated to the department goals and objectives.
- Ensure that all program policy and procedures are adhered and applied by subordinates.
- Ensure that all administrative policies and procedures are complied with, including but not limited to procurement, recordkeeping, travel and vehicle use, and personnel policies.
- Accurately perform and maintain database for a variety of reports needed by Director.
- Assist in management of department budget and expenditures, including acquisitions as needed.
- Operate a variety of office equipment including calculator, copier, fax and computer. Attend a variety of meetings when requested.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Supervise, mentor, coach, and evaluate the performance of assigned staff; interview and select employees and recommend transfers, reassignment, termination, and disciplinary actions.
OTHER DUTIES:
- Attend Mandatory Trainings.
- Travel as required to perform duties. Perform related duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
KNOWLEDGE OF:
- Management of a social services department.
- Recordkeeping management
- Application of cultural sensitivity to Native Americans.
- Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy.
- Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary.
- Conflict Resolution practices.
- Social programming regulations, codes, policies, and standards such as Tribal and County Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF).
- Reporting preparation techniques related to client case management.
- Case Management software programs.
- Budget preparation and control. Principles of management in organizational controls.
ABILITY TO:
- Follow directions and instructions effectively.
- Apply effective time management.
- Apply and adhere to program standards, including related laws, codes, regulations, policies, and procedures
- Maintain and practice confidentiality.
- Assess, plan, evaluate, and implement program activities per program standards.
- Communicate effectively both orally and written, in a professional manner.
- Prepare clear, concise, and accurate records and reports.
- Provide work direction and guidance to others.
- Ensure smooth and efficient office and program operations.
- Work independently on assigned duties.
- Manage and review department budget(s).
- Operate a computer, software and assigned office equipment.
Problem solving and strategically resolve conflict.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
An equivalent combination of education and related work experience may be considered. Two (2) years of related work experience will be equal to 30 college credits and vice versa.
- Bachelor’s Degree required in Sociology, Psychology, Business Administration, Communications or related field and at least one (1) year of experience in managing staff and facilitating social services programming. OR
- Associates in Arts Degree required in Sociology, Psychology, Business Administration, Communications or related field and four (4) years of related experience and at least one (1) years of experience in managing staff and facilitating social services programming. OR High School Diploma required and eight (8) years of related experience and at least one (1) year of experience in managing staff and facilitating social services programming.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, AND REGISTRATIONS: To perform and to continue to be qualified for this position, the requirements listed below must be met at time of hire or may be obtained within a specific amount of time depending on the position requirements. Costs for required certifications, licenses, and registrations are to be covered by employee, unless offered by the Tribe.
- This position requires driving. Therefore, applicants must posses prior to hiring and must maintain throughout employment a valid California Class C driver’s license and insurability under the Tribe’s vehicle insurance policy.
- Requires regular contact with or control over Indian children and is therefore subject to the background investigative process to comply with P.L.101-630.
- Requires throughout employment maintaining a Mandated Reporting Certificate of Training. Requires throughout employment maintaining a CPR/AED/First Aid Card/Certification.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: 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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Hearing and speaking to exchange information and make presentations.
- Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard.
- Seeing to read a variety of materials.
- Sitting for extended periods of time.
- Bending at the waist, kneeling or crouching to file materials. Driving a vehicle to conduct work.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Driving a vehicle to conduct work.
- Indoor office environment.
- Exposure to dissatisfied or abusive individuals.
Occasional outdoor environment.
TMDCI Member/Indian Preference Policy:
The Tribe shall, to the greatest extent feasible, give preference in employment to Indian applicants who meet the required qualifications in accordance with applicable law, including the TERO Ordinance. “Indian preference in employment” as used in this policy, applies in all aspects of the employment relationship including, hiring, termination of employment, promotion, training, transfer, and related issues.
Notice of Drug Free Workplace Act Requirements:
The Torres Martinez Desert Cahuilla Indians are required to implement the Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988 (41 U.S.C. §741 ). As such, it is unlawful for employees to manufacture, distribute, dispense, possess, or use a controlled substance on the job site. Employees that are reasonably suspected of violating this Act may be subject to drug testing as a condition of employment. A drug screening test will be given to all applicants prior to employment.
Essential Government Functions:
All work performed under this job classification is in support of essential governmental functions of the Torres Martinez Desert Cahuilla Indians.
Job Description Subject to Change
Salary : $41
