Social Services Director

Picayune Rancheria of the Chukchansi Ind•Oakhurst, CA

10d•$110,000 - $130,000

About The Position

The Director of Social Services provides strategic, fiscal, and operational leadership for the Department of Social Services and the delivery of services to the PRCI Tribal Community. The Director plans, develops, coordinates, and evaluates social service programs; identifies community needs and service gaps; establishes departmental priorities and performance measures; and ensures services align with Tribal priorities, cultural values, and applicable laws and regulations. The role requires confidentiality, sound judgment, and sensitivity when working with individuals and families facing complex or traumatic circumstances. The Director oversees departmental programs that may include Domestic Violence, Human Services, Youth Services, Mental Health, Prevention Services, Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) services, and other programs serving the Tribal Community. The position manages the department’s budget and resources, supervises staff, supports grant activity, monitors compliance, builds partnerships, and reports to Tribal leadership and the community. The position is based in Oakhurst, California, is classified as exempt, and is full-time with benefits. The salary range is $110,000–$130,000 annually.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Social Work, Psychology, Human Services, Behavioral Health, Public Administration, Public Health, or a closely related field.
Five years of progressively responsible professional experience in social services, human services, behavioral health, public health, community health, or a closely related field.
At least three years of supervisory or management experience.
Demonstrated experience in program development, implementation, administration, budgeting, and regulatory compliance.
Familiarity with harm reduction, trauma-informed care, and housing-first principles.
Knowledge of culturally responsive and community-centered service delivery.
Experience working with individuals with mental health conditions or serious health issues.
Strong communication, public speaking, partnership-building, and advocacy skills.
Valid driver's license with no restrictions and ability to meet the organization's driving requirements.
Successful completion of a background investigation and pre-employment drug/alcohol screening.
An equivalent combination of education, training, and progressively responsible experience may be considered.

Nice To Haves

Experience using program data, performance measures, or needs assessments to support program planning and service improvement.
Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Human Services, Behavioral Health, Public Administration, Public Health, or a related field.
Current LMSW or LCSW certification or another applicable professional license or certification.
Experience working in a Tribal, governmental, nonprofit, or community-based social services environment.
Experience administering grant-funded programs and services.
Experience with programs or services involving ICWA, behavioral health, domestic violence, youth services, prevention services, or other community-based human services.

Responsibilities

Develop and enforce administrative policies and procedures aligned with departmental objectives and goals.
Provide strategic leadership and long-range planning for the department, aligning programs and services with Tribal priorities, community needs, and organizational goals.
Meet with program coordinators to evaluate program effectiveness and address service gaps.
Research and analyze Tribal community needs to establish program goals and direction.
Oversee the planning, implementation, and evaluation of social service programs.
Provide strategic direction and operational oversight for programs that may include Domestic Violence, Human Services, Youth Services, Mental Health, Prevention Services, ICWA services, and other community programs.
Develop, manage, and monitor the departmental budget and resources, promoting fiscal accountability, sustainability, and effective use of Tribal and grant-funded resources.
Maintain accurate records and reports, including budgets, fiscal reports, and performance evaluations.
Recruit, hire, train, and supervise staff; support staff development, accountability, leadership development, succession planning, and continuous improvement.
Support program coordinators with needs assessments, complaint resolution, and advocacy issues.
Establish and maintain partnerships with Tribal departments, governmental agencies, healthcare providers, schools, community organizations, and other stakeholders to promote coordinated, culturally responsive services.
Ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations governing social service programs.
Monitor Tribal, federal, state, and other applicable laws, regulations, funding requirements, and trends, and recommend operational or policy changes.
Analyze proposed legislation and regulations for their impact on services.
Establish performance measures and use data, program evaluations, and community needs assessments to improve service delivery, identify gaps, and support decision-making.
Promote accountability, confidentiality, compliance, innovation, and responsive service delivery throughout the department.
Provide progress reports to Tribal Council and General Membership.
Advise Tribal leadership on departmental priorities, program performance, emerging community needs, policy considerations, and long-range planning.
Assist with research, drafting, and submission of grant proposals; support grant development, administration, compliance, and reporting as applicable.
Perform other duties as required.