Impact Leader, Eligibility & Financial Assistance

Cook Inlet Tribal Council, Inc.; Alaska; On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Cook Inlet Tribal Council, Inc. is seeking a Senior Manager, Eligibility to provide strategic leadership for Financial Assistance programs and oversee the Child Care, Eligibility Services, Training & Compliance, and Heating Assistance programs.

The role partners with leadership to ensure program compliance, fiscal accountability, and effective service delivery. The Senior Manager will hire and supervise staff, manage program data and budgets, ensure CARF accreditation, and represent CITC with

Qualifications

• Background check required upon continued employment.
• Bachelor's degree in Social Service, Business Management, or related field.
• Two years' experience in employment, training, or social service programs.
• Two years' experience in personnel management.
• Two years' experience in budget management.
• Knowledge of Alaska Native and American Indian culture.
• Valid Alaska driver's license and insurance requirements per CITC policy.

Responsibilities

• Hire, supervise, evaluate, and train staff to deliver high-performance services.
• Provide direct oversight for program data management across multiple assistance programs.
• Collaborate with leadership to ensure effective communication and cohesive operations.
• Ensure programs meet state, federal, and grant requirements through monitoring and improvement.
• Manage program budgets and expenditures for benefit distributions.
• Update policies, assist with PL 102-477 plan updates, and support CARF accreditation.
• Oversee Grievance and Appeal processes and maintain audit readiness.
• Coordinate with teams to deliver Family Cash Assistance, General Assistance, and Employment Services.

Skills

Leadership

Budget management

Staff supervision

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

EIS

Data management

Job description

Cook Inlet Tribal Council, Inc. is seeking a Senior Manager, Eligibility to provide strategic leadership for Financial Assistance programs and oversee the Child Care, Eligibility Services, Training & Compliance, and Heating Assistance programs.

The role partners with leadership to ensure program compliance, fiscal accountability, and effective service delivery. The Senior Manager will hire and supervise staff, manage program data and budgets, ensure CARF accreditation, and represent CITC with