Senior Director of Social Services

prci; Oakhurst (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

PRCI invites applications for the role of Director of Social Services in Oakhurst, CA. This leadership position oversees the strategic, fiscal, and operational direction of the Department of Social Services for the PRCI Tribal Community, aligning programs with cultural values and legal requirements.

The Director develops and evaluates social service programs, sets priorities, and measures performance while ensuring confidentiality and sensitivity in serving individuals and families facing

Qualifications

• 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 (5) 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 (3) 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.
• Experience utilizing program data, performance measures, or needs assessments to support program planning and service improvement is preferred.
• Valid Driver's License with no restrictions and the ability to meet the organization's driving requirements.
• Successful completion of background investigation and pre-employment drug/alcohol screening.
• An equivalent combination of education, training, and progressively responsible experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Develop and enforce administrative policies and procedures aligned with departmental objectives and goals.
• Provide strategic leadership and long-range planning for the Department of Social Services, ensuring departmental programs and services align with Tribal priorities, community needs, and organizational goals.
• Meet with program coordinators to evaluate program effectiveness and address service gaps.
• Conduct research and analysis of Tribal community needs to establish program goals and direction.
• Oversee planning, implementation, and evaluation of social service programs.
• Provide overall leadership, strategic direction, and operational oversight for departmental programs and services, which may include Domestic Violence, Human Services, Youth Services, Mental Health, Prevention Services, ICWA services, and other programs established to meet the needs of the Tribal Community.
• Develop, manage, and monitor the departmental budget and resources to promote 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 to ensure high performance and development.
• Foster a high-performing department through 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 organizations, agencies, and stakeholders.
• Build and maintain effective partnerships with Tribal departments, governmental agencies, healthcare providers, schools, community organizations, and other stakeholders to promote coordinated and culturally responsive services.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations governing social service programs.
• Monitor Tribal, federal, state, and other applicable laws, regulations, funding requirements, and emerging trends affecting social service programs and recommend appropriate operational or policy changes.
• Analyze proposed legislation and regulations for impact on services.
• Establish performance measures and utilize data, program evaluations, and community needs assessments to improve service delivery, identify service gaps, and support informed decision-making.
• Promote a culture of accountability, confidentiality, compliance, innovation, and responsive service delivery throughout the Department.
• Provide progress reports to Tribal Council and General Membership.
• Provide recommendations and reports to Tribal leadership regarding 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.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Program development

Budgeting

Regulatory compliance

Harm reduction

Trauma-informed care

Culturally responsive service

Mental health experience

Communication skills

Public speaking

Partnership-building

Advocacy skills

Data/metrics for planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Human Services, Behavioral Health, Public Administration, Public Health, or related field

Master's Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Human Services, Behavioral Health, Public Administration, Public Health, or related field

Job description

PRCI invites applications for the role of Director of Social Services in Oakhurst, CA. This leadership position oversees the strategic, fiscal, and operational direction of the Department of Social Services for the PRCI Tribal Community, aligning programs with cultural values and legal requirements.

The Director develops and evaluates social service programs, sets priorities, and measures performance while ensuring confidentiality and sensitivity in serving individuals and families facing