Family Services Program Lead

Lower Sioux; Morton (MN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Lower Sioux Indian Community in Minnesota seeks an experienced Family Services Supervisor to lead, mentor, and grow our Family Services Program. You will supervise staff, provide case consultation, and serve as liaison with partners.

This role requires knowledge of tribal/state regulations, strong leadership, and commitment to culturally respectful services for children and families. A Bachelor's in Social Work and a Minnesota license are preferred; supervisory experience is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or related field required.
• Minnesota State Social Work license (LSW, LCSW, LICSW) strongly preferred; or eligible and obtain licensure as an LSW within six months of hire date.
• Previous supervising experience with children and families in a public or private social service agency is preferred.
• Knowledge of the Indian Child Welfare Act and the Minnesota Family Preservation Act.
• Preferably: Knowledge and experience working with Native American communities, culture, customs, and tribal law.
• Able to pass a requisite background check and urinary analysis.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and direction to tribal social workers to ensure compliance with tribal, federal, state, and county requirements.
• Provide staff with consultation, case review, and monitor documentation.
• Maintains quality assurance of Family Services.
• Consults with Lower Sioux Attorneys regarding our clients.
• Assist in hiring, orienting, and mentoring new Social Workers.
• Complete evaluation of staff and program performance.
• Coordinate the preparation of reports, data, and other documents necessary for grant reports.
• Collaborate and communicate with internal and external partners, meetings, committees as assigned.
• Coordinate student internship and practicum experiences.
• Implement performance- based outcomes to include supervise, evaluate, and discipline family services programming and staff.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Time management

Confidentiality

Collaboration

Suicide prevention

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work

MSW license preferred

Job description

Lower Sioux Indian Community in Minnesota seeks an experienced Family Services Supervisor to lead, mentor, and grow our Family Services Program. You will supervise staff, provide case consultation, and serve as liaison with partners.

This role requires knowledge of tribal/state regulations, strong leadership, and commitment to culturally respectful services for children and families. A Bachelor's in Social Work and a Minnesota license are preferred; supervisory experience is essential.