Program Specialist

Macy, NE - USA

Hourly Salary: USD 18 - 22

Posted on: 9 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

SUMMARY: This position is responsible for providing supervisory case management services to a team of Protection and Safety workers. Case Leads will ensure case management procedures and practices are being followed in accordance with the Omaha Tribal Youth code. Case Leads will utilize the NFOCUS data system as required in accordance with the contract agreement.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

Performs program planning implementation monitoring and evaluation of program activities to manage the day-to-day operational and technical functions of a specialized Tribal CFS program.
Researches reviews analyzes and interprets federal regulations federal laws state laws tribal laws and their administrative requirements to formulate appropriate policies procedures and interpretations for a specialized tribal CFS program.
Drafts develops and implements policy procedure and program regulations related to assigned program(s) and ensures staff and service providers are working with uniform guidelines by evaluating and coordinating program policies and regulations(s).
Researches reviews analyzes and reports on federal regulations state laws Tribal Code and administrative requirements that may affect an assigned program for intent and meaning and to formulate appropriate changes in Tribal policies and procedures.
Writes reports position papers impact statements and other documents to formulate policy material to cover specific areas of a tribal CFS program(s) by conducting research and meeting with other department staff tribal programs tribal CFS departments and state health and human service departments.
Develops and prepares for submission required federal tribal and state reporting documents and related forms.
Develops quality assurance processes program improvement plans and processes for performance accountability; coordinates and leads desk audits and on-site reviews of service providers and collects necessary date to evaluate analyze and prepare written reports and recommendations.
Researches established best practices and make recommendations to CFS staff service providers and other community organizations for quality program service delivery.
Develops the necessary resources and administrative support to ensure the program operates effectively and efficiently by coordinating with other departments or outside agencies.
Develops informational releases concerning program activities including memos to CFS staff and the community.
Additional duties as assigned

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: 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 skills and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

Minimum of two years experience in social work sociology counseling guidance psychology child development or related field.
Bachelors degree in any of the above listed fields and minimum of two years experience in social work sociology counseling guidance psychology child development or related field preferred.

CERTIFICATES and/or LICENSES:

Must have Valid Drivers License and be insurable by Tribal insurance
Must pass a Nebraska Child Abuse & Neglect Central Registry and Nebraska Adult Protection Service Central Registry.
Must be free of any conviction by any State or the United States for a crime punishable by imprisonment in a penitentiary for a term of one (1) year or more or by any foreign government for a crime which would be punishable by imprisonment for a term of one year or more if committed in Nebraska or must have been pardoned for such offense or have had a conviction for offense overturned or reversed by a court of competent jurisdiction.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS/ABILITIES:

Plans coordinates and presents program training for CFS staff.
Familiarity with Omaha Constitution Omaha Tribal Code and Omaha Tribal culture preferred.

PLEASE NOTE: P.L. 93-638 Indian Preference and Tribal Employment rights Ordinance. (T.E.R.O) will be practiced; however all qualified applicants will be considered.

*Please note that the job description is subject to change with or without prior notice.*

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED PLEASE SEND APPLICATIONS RESUME TO:

OMAHA TRIBE OF NEBRASKA

ATTN: HR DEPARTMENT

P.O. BOX 368

MACY NEBRASKA 68039

EMAIL:

Must pass background check and pre-employment drug screen.

Required Experience:

SUMMARY: This position is responsible for providing supervisory case management services to a team of Protection and Safety workers. Case Leads will ensure case management procedures and practices are being followed in accordance with the Omaha Tribal Youth code. Case Leads will utilize the NFOCUS d...