2027

Ponca Tribe of Nebraska•Norfolk, NE

15h•$56,305 - $83,430•Onsite

About The Position

The Ponca Tribe of Nebraska is a federally recognized Tribe with its ancestral homeland located in Niobrara, NE. The Tribe does not have a reservation in the classic definition; rather, the Ponca Restoration Act defined its jurisdiction as a ‘Service Delivery Area’ comprised of 15 counties throughout parts of Nebraska, Iowa, and South Dakota. Within its Service Delivery Area, the Tribe offers a broad range of health, social, educational, and cultural services. The Director is responsible for the oversight, supervision, direction, planning and coordination of the program budget, goals and objectives and staffing. This role reviews, updates, and implements policies and procedures for the program, ensuring compliance with tribal and federal laws, policies, procedures, and funding requirements. The Director works with child and family agencies, applicable law enforcement, and court systems at tribal, federal, and state levels.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Business or other related field; or four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
Must be qualified to be bonded
One year of bookkeeping, clerical and data entry skills.
One year of child support enforcement experience.
One year of program establishment/implementation.
General knowledge of child support, court and office terminology.
Computer proficiency with Word, Excel spreadsheets, PowerPoint, and Access database programs.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Valid driver’s license and be insurable.
Successfully pass drug and alcohol testing, motor vehicle, education, character, and criminal background checks.
Able and willing to travel, including out of state travel.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Social Work, Business or other related field or an equivalent combination of experience and education
Three years of child support enforcement
Three years of program development/implementation
Knowledge and understanding of Public Law 93-638; Indian Self Determination Act.
One year experience working with Native Americans or Native American organizations.

Responsibilities

Directs and coordinates administration of the Child Support Enforcement program, ensuring compliance with applicable rules, regulations and guidelines.
Prepares and monitors the program budgets.
Submits monthly reports to the CEO of Tribal Affairs on progress toward and/or needs to complete tasks and address priorities.
Ensures that the Child Support Enforcement Code reflects Ponca culture.
Reviews, updates, and implements policies, procedures and forms for establishing and notifying families of child support orders.
Reviews, updates, and implements policies, procedures and forms for income withholding orders.
Reviews, updates, and implements policies, procedures and forms for collecting, recording and distributing child support payments.
Reviews, updates, and implements policies, procedures and forms for confidentiality/safeguarding procedures and sanctions for not following procedures. Maintain complete confidentiality and honor the Privacy Act in all activities.
Reviews, updates, and implements policies, procedures and forms for maintenance of records that are compliant with federal regulations.
Reviews, updates and implements policies, procedures and forms for location of absent parents.
Review, updates, and implements policies, procedures and forms for establishment of paternity including voluntary acknowledgment procedures.
Reviews and updates cooperative agreements with states and other agencies for intergovernmental case processing.
Reviews, updates, and implements policies and procedures for establishment of performance targets that the Ponca Tribe would like to monitor.
Manages, supervises, and reviews Child Support Enforcement Staff, ensuring performance of duties in a timely manner for efficient operations of the child support program.
Possess the ability to relate to the clients in a professional manner, as well as with federal, state, judicial and other professional representatives.
Possess the ability to promote the program both internally and externally.
Attend trainings and meetings.
Travel is required, which includes some out of state travel.
Other duties as assigned.