Child & Adult Welfare Program Manager

Job Identification:

Position Summary:

The Child and Adult Welfare Program Manager oversees Tribal Child Welfare, Tribal Youth Case Management, and Adult Protective Services programs for the Nation. This position provides leadership, program administration, staff supervision, case oversight, and strategic planning to ensure the safety, well-being, and advocacy of Native American children, youth, vulnerable adults, elders, and families through culturally responsive services.

The Manager collaborates with tribal leadership, courts, law enforcement, healthcare providers, schools, and community partners to ensure coordinated service delivery and serves as the primary liaison with tribal, state, and federal agencies. The position is responsible for ensuring compliance with applicable tribal, federal, and state laws and regulations, including the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA), in support of the Nation's mission to protect and strengthen Native families and communities.

Essential Job Functions:

• Oversee, supervise, and provide leadership, guidance, mentoring, and training to Tribal Child Welfare, Tribal Youth Case Management, and Adult Protective Services staff.
• Develop, implement, evaluate, and improve programs, services, policies, procedures, and strategic initiatives in accordance with tribal, federal, and state laws, regulations, funding requirements, and cultural traditions.
• Manage program budgets, grants, contracts, reporting requirements, and resource allocation; participate in grant development and funding opportunities to support program sustainability.
• Monitor program effectiveness and ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, ethical standards, confidentiality requirements, and best practices.
• Oversee intake, assessments, investigations, case management, crisis intervention, emergency removals, placements, reunification planning, safety planning, and protective services involving Native American children, youth, families, vulnerable adults, and elders.
• Ensure timely access to culturally appropriate services, placements, resources, and support for children, youth, families, elders, and vulnerable adults.
• Advocate for the rights, safety, well-being, and best interests of Native American children, youth, families, elders, and vulnerable adults.
• Serve as the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) liaison and coordinate services with tribal departments, courts, prosecutors, law enforcement, schools, healthcare providers, behavioral health providers, and community organizations.
• Develop and maintain referral networks and collaborative partnerships to address community needs, service gaps, and program objectives.
• Oversee data collection, outcome tracking, case documentation, and preparation of reports for tribal leadership, funding agencies, and regulatory entities.
• Participate in case reviews, staffing meetings, and complex case consultations to support effective decision-making and culturally responsive, trauma-informed service delivery.
• Represent the Nation at meetings, court proceedings, conferences, training sessions, community events, and interagency collaborations.
• Conduct home visits, community outreach, and public education activities as necessary.

Non-essential Job Functions:

• Attend meetings, seminars, workshops, conferences, and training sessions as required to support professional development and program objectives.
• Provide training and guidance to volunteers, project partners, and new employees as needed.
• Assist with special projects, community initiatives, and outreach activities as assigned.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.