ICWA Program Lead: Native Foster Care & Policy

Department of Administration; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 48,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Job summary

Department of Administration in Raleigh, North Carolina seeks a Community Development Specialist I (NS) to lead the Indian Child Welfare Program and ensure culturally appropriate services for American Indian children and families. The role involves program oversight, budget management, and cross‑agency collaboration.

You will expand foster care resources, train prospective foster parents, and build partnerships with tribal communities and state agencies while maintaining ICWA compliance and data

Qualifications

• Knowledge of ICWA and child welfare laws.
• Experience delivering training and program management.
• Strong data tracking, reporting, and Microsoft Office skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Indian Child Welfare Program, ensuring compliance and culturally appropriate services.
• Oversee program files, reports, data collection, and budget management.
• Expand foster care resources and support prospective foster parents through training and licensure.
• Build partnerships and collaborate with tribal communities, agencies, and key stakeholders.
• Maintain updated databases related to ICWA inquiries and licensed Native foster homes.
• Conduct community outreach, listening sessions, and recruitment within American Indian communities.
• Coordinate committee activities, training materials, and administrative support tasks.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

ICWA knowledge

Cultural competency

Data tracking & analysis

Budget management

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in sociology, psychology, political science, business administration, public administration, or related field

Job description

Department of Administration in Raleigh, North Carolina seeks a Community Development Specialist I (NS) to lead the Indian Child Welfare Program and ensure culturally appropriate services for American Indian children and families. The role involves program oversight, budget management, and cross‑agency collaboration.

You will expand foster care resources, train prospective foster parents, and build partnerships with tribal communities and state agencies while maintaining ICWA compliance and data