Casey Family Programs an Equal Opportunity Employer is the nations largest operating foundation focused on safely reducing the need for foster care and building Communities of Hope for children and families across America. Founded in 1966 Casey Family Programs works in all 50 states the District of Columbia two territories and tribal nations to influence long-lasting improvements to the safety and success of children families and the communities where they live. Casey Family Programs values diversity equity inclusion anti-racism anti-discrimination and respect for individuals in the workplace. We encourage candidates with diverse lived experience and perspectives to apply.
The Director of Indian Child & Family Well-Being Program is a nationally recognized expert in the field of Indian Child Welfare and provides support and consultation to Tribes and jurisdictions throughout the country on Indian Child Welfare issues. The Director works on projects involving state and federal jurisdictions to promote and demonstrate high quality culturally appropriate services to American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) children and families and with Tribes to identify promote and demonstrate high quality culturally appropriate services that reflect the sovereignty of Tribal nations and advance Caseys goals. Responsibilities include project development oversight CQI and management to assure compliance with legal financial and Caseys strategic objectives and state plans; research on Indian child welfare best practices issues needs and outcomes; and working positively and effectively with all staff internal to Casey as well as external contacts.
Essential Responsibilities: | % of Time |
- Provide direct consultation to Tribes and jurisdictions that advance Caseys goals and supports implementation of reduction efforts to reduce the number of American Indian and Alaskan Native children in care as well as efforts to improve well-being Works with management to ensure alignment with organizational values goals and directives in all work performed.
| 30% |
- Research and gather data from federal state Tribal and other partners that track safe reduction and well-being measures of AI/AN children in care. Tracks and analyzes emerging state local and federal policy issues and trends affecting AI/AN children and families who are in or are potentially entering into care. Develops appropriate policy and programmatic responses to the policy and data information. Briefs and makes recommendations to Casey team members on best practices and ways to improve child welfare for AI/AN youth. Identifies develops and partners with Tribal programs and/or urban Indian organizations on innovative strategies for prevention and safe reduction. Tracks and analyzes outcomes for youth served through partnerships.
| 20% |
- Coordinates and pulls in internal and external resources to provide technical assistance necessary to address the specific Indian child welfare needs of the Tribes and jurisdiction in the area of child welfare and prevention. Works closely with other CFS staff to ensure resource allocation is prioritized and used effectively. Builds and maintains close association and working relationships with public and Tribal child welfare leadership that are interested in or involved in the work of Casey in reduction reinvestment and the 2025 goals. Identifies and tracks emerging trends and best practices in Tribal child welfare service delivery and briefs and makes recommendations to Casey team members on methods to improve child welfare outcomes for AI/AN youth.
| 15% |
- Manage complete project plans ensuring the plan includes an accurate reflection of the terms of the plan; measurable outcomes; business processes; required resources; and established budget.
| 10% |
- Ensures adherence to Casey policies in all matters of practice contracts communications resources personnel and reporting. Develops edits and approves work plans prior to submission to Legal Finance or other parties before finalization. Develops and maintains contracts and agreements once they are in Acts as a good steward of Casey resources in expenses and funding but also in labor hours in applying appropriate amounts of resources to each project.
| 10% |
- Other duties as assigned.
| 5% |
Qualifications:
- A college degree with at least 8 years in relevant experience required recent experience in public administration in Indian child welfare foster care or related field. Masters or advanced degree preferred. Consultation with key administrators in the Tribal or public child welfare arena may be substituted for recent direct work in public child welfare.
- Familiarity with the Indian Child Welfare Act Tribal Child Welfare practices and other laws or best practices which are relevant to the well-being of Indian children and families is required.
- Knowledge of and responsible experience with collaborations agreements and partnerships especially among government agencies and Tribes is needed.
- Knowledge about competence in and familiarity with the infrastructures of state and Tribal child welfare systems required. A valid drivers license and the ability to travel are imperative to successful performance in meeting the responsibilities of this position. Must pass a criminal background check.
- Proven effectiveness and ease in a multi-cultural environment is
- Travel required for meetings conferences and Up to 50% travel required at times.
- Ability to perform effectively in high pressure and stressful work Ability to manage stress and self-care.
- Ability to work onsite full-time to meet the collaborative responsibilities that are essential for the position. Regular and reliable attendance is required.
- Physical requirements include the ability to lift and reach for light objects; ability to type and work at a computer for extended periods of time as a primary job function.
- Ability to protect the confidentiality of sensitive information by learning and following all relevant policies and protocols and using sound judgment in the handling and sharing of that
- Local travel as well as occasional out of town travel requiring use of rental automotives may be Driving on Casey business may require use of personal vehicle; adherence to vehicle safety guidelines and qualification for insurance is required.
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The typical hiring range for this position in Denver CO is $114100 to $134235. The full salary range for the role is $114100 to $154370. As a mission-driven organization Casey strives to balance competitive pay with our mission. Actual placement in the range will depend on a candidates job-related skills experience and expertise as evaluated during the interview process.
Casey Family Programs offers comprehensive benefits including medical dental and vision coverage accrual of 12 days of annual leave 12 days of sick leave10 paid holidays per year and each employee receives one personal holiday to use each calendar year. Employees that meet certain tenure qualifiers are eligible for up to eight weeks of parental leave for the birth or placement of a child for adoption or foster care. After the completion of 10 years of continuous full-time regular employment employees in good standing are permitted for a three-month sabbatical with pay. CFP also offers many opportunities for continued learning training and development.
This position will remain open until the needs are met and is subject to closure at any time without notice. It is to your advantage to file your application early as you will not be able to apply once the position has closed.
Required Experience:
Director
Casey Family Programs an Equal Opportunity Employer is the nations largest operating foundation focused on safely reducing the need for foster care and building Communities of Hope for children and families across America. Founded in 1966 Casey Family Programs works in all 50 states the District of ...
Casey Family Programs an Equal Opportunity Employer is the nations largest operating foundation focused on safely reducing the need for foster care and building Communities of Hope for children and families across America. Founded in 1966 Casey Family Programs works in all 50 states the District of Columbia two territories and tribal nations to influence long-lasting improvements to the safety and success of children families and the communities where they live. Casey Family Programs values diversity equity inclusion anti-racism anti-discrimination and respect for individuals in the workplace. We encourage candidates with diverse lived experience and perspectives to apply.
The Director of Indian Child & Family Well-Being Program is a nationally recognized expert in the field of Indian Child Welfare and provides support and consultation to Tribes and jurisdictions throughout the country on Indian Child Welfare issues. The Director works on projects involving state and federal jurisdictions to promote and demonstrate high quality culturally appropriate services to American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) children and families and with Tribes to identify promote and demonstrate high quality culturally appropriate services that reflect the sovereignty of Tribal nations and advance Caseys goals. Responsibilities include project development oversight CQI and management to assure compliance with legal financial and Caseys strategic objectives and state plans; research on Indian child welfare best practices issues needs and outcomes; and working positively and effectively with all staff internal to Casey as well as external contacts.
Essential Responsibilities: | % of Time |
- Provide direct consultation to Tribes and jurisdictions that advance Caseys goals and supports implementation of reduction efforts to reduce the number of American Indian and Alaskan Native children in care as well as efforts to improve well-being Works with management to ensure alignment with organizational values goals and directives in all work performed.
| 30% |
- Research and gather data from federal state Tribal and other partners that track safe reduction and well-being measures of AI/AN children in care. Tracks and analyzes emerging state local and federal policy issues and trends affecting AI/AN children and families who are in or are potentially entering into care. Develops appropriate policy and programmatic responses to the policy and data information. Briefs and makes recommendations to Casey team members on best practices and ways to improve child welfare for AI/AN youth. Identifies develops and partners with Tribal programs and/or urban Indian organizations on innovative strategies for prevention and safe reduction. Tracks and analyzes outcomes for youth served through partnerships.
| 20% |
- Coordinates and pulls in internal and external resources to provide technical assistance necessary to address the specific Indian child welfare needs of the Tribes and jurisdiction in the area of child welfare and prevention. Works closely with other CFS staff to ensure resource allocation is prioritized and used effectively. Builds and maintains close association and working relationships with public and Tribal child welfare leadership that are interested in or involved in the work of Casey in reduction reinvestment and the 2025 goals. Identifies and tracks emerging trends and best practices in Tribal child welfare service delivery and briefs and makes recommendations to Casey team members on methods to improve child welfare outcomes for AI/AN youth.
| 15% |
- Manage complete project plans ensuring the plan includes an accurate reflection of the terms of the plan; measurable outcomes; business processes; required resources; and established budget.
| 10% |
- Ensures adherence to Casey policies in all matters of practice contracts communications resources personnel and reporting. Develops edits and approves work plans prior to submission to Legal Finance or other parties before finalization. Develops and maintains contracts and agreements once they are in Acts as a good steward of Casey resources in expenses and funding but also in labor hours in applying appropriate amounts of resources to each project.
| 10% |
- Other duties as assigned.
| 5% |
Qualifications:
- A college degree with at least 8 years in relevant experience required recent experience in public administration in Indian child welfare foster care or related field. Masters or advanced degree preferred. Consultation with key administrators in the Tribal or public child welfare arena may be substituted for recent direct work in public child welfare.
- Familiarity with the Indian Child Welfare Act Tribal Child Welfare practices and other laws or best practices which are relevant to the well-being of Indian children and families is required.
- Knowledge of and responsible experience with collaborations agreements and partnerships especially among government agencies and Tribes is needed.
- Knowledge about competence in and familiarity with the infrastructures of state and Tribal child welfare systems required. A valid drivers license and the ability to travel are imperative to successful performance in meeting the responsibilities of this position. Must pass a criminal background check.
- Proven effectiveness and ease in a multi-cultural environment is
- Travel required for meetings conferences and Up to 50% travel required at times.
- Ability to perform effectively in high pressure and stressful work Ability to manage stress and self-care.
- Ability to work onsite full-time to meet the collaborative responsibilities that are essential for the position. Regular and reliable attendance is required.
- Physical requirements include the ability to lift and reach for light objects; ability to type and work at a computer for extended periods of time as a primary job function.
- Ability to protect the confidentiality of sensitive information by learning and following all relevant policies and protocols and using sound judgment in the handling and sharing of that
- Local travel as well as occasional out of town travel requiring use of rental automotives may be Driving on Casey business may require use of personal vehicle; adherence to vehicle safety guidelines and qualification for insurance is required.
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The typical hiring range for this position in Denver CO is $114100 to $134235. The full salary range for the role is $114100 to $154370. As a mission-driven organization Casey strives to balance competitive pay with our mission. Actual placement in the range will depend on a candidates job-related skills experience and expertise as evaluated during the interview process.
Casey Family Programs offers comprehensive benefits including medical dental and vision coverage accrual of 12 days of annual leave 12 days of sick leave10 paid holidays per year and each employee receives one personal holiday to use each calendar year. Employees that meet certain tenure qualifiers are eligible for up to eight weeks of parental leave for the birth or placement of a child for adoption or foster care. After the completion of 10 years of continuous full-time regular employment employees in good standing are permitted for a three-month sabbatical with pay. CFP also offers many opportunities for continued learning training and development.
This position will remain open until the needs are met and is subject to closure at any time without notice. It is to your advantage to file your application early as you will not be able to apply once the position has closed.
Required Experience:
Director
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