TO ACFS Supervisor

Saginaw Chippewa Indian; Mount Pleasant (AL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, & Vision insurance

Flexible Spending accounts

Teladoc

401K with SCIT match up to 4%

Job summary

The Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe of Michigan seeks a Social Services Supervisor focused on ICWA compliance and licensing for Anishnaabeg Child and Family Services. You will lead protective services investigations, provide family support, and ensure accuracy of case files in line with Tribal and federal codes.

Strong supervisory and case management skills are required, with knowledge of HIPAA and collaboration with state/federal partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Human Services, or related field.
• Four (4) years of social services experience with children and families.
• One year supervisory experience.
• Two years of case management experience.
• Must pass background check and have effective communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist staff with professional development and supervise Social Services staff.
• Ensure compliance with ICWA, Tribal and federal requirements.
• Monitor caseload to meet timelines and quality standards.
• Coordinate foster and shelter home recruitment and home studies.
• Provide crisis intervention and family counseling as needed.
• Travel to client service sites and serve as liaison with other agencies.

Skills

Social Work

Supervisory Experience

Case Management

HIPAA Compliance

Interagency Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or related field

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Open to the Public

Full-Time

3/24/26-OUF

Days and Shifts: 1st Shift, M-F 8a-5p

Wage: $25.78

Eligible Employer for Public Student Loan Forgiveness as a non-profit

SCIT recognizes that work-life balance is essential in day to day operations. Our Flexible Schedule and Telework options for employees make it possible to balance the needs of your family while still being on track at work. Flexible Schedule and Telework options are based on the departments need. The Tribe is a community based organization and we understand your family life is important, it’s important to us too.

Here are some of the benefits our team members get working for the Tribe: 16 Paid Holidays off include: New Year’s Day, M.L. King Jr. Day, President's Day, Easter Monday, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, SCIT National Holiday, Labor Day, Michigan Indian Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Year’s Eve. We never miss those special moments with our children, family & friends due to working.

Our paid time off accruals for annual and sick leave are as followed: 0-3 years of service = 2 hours of annual & sick per 40 hours worked; 3-9 years of service = 3 hours of annual & sick per 40 hours worked; 10 years or more of service = 4 hours of annual & sick per 40 hours worked. Plus you get 16 hours of personal time per calendar year (prorated based on your start date, resets every Jan.1). We also have Bereavement, Longevity, Fitness, and maternity/paternity leave.

Full Time employees get Medical, Dental, & Vision insurance. Flex Spending accounts, Teladoc, life insurance, accidental death, Long Term Disability, Aflac, and 401K which SCIT matches up to 4%.

Prescription plan with free fills on most generic brands when using our Cardinal Pharmacy.

Position Summary:

Under the supervision of the ACFS Director, the focus will be on ICWA compliance and licensing in the state of Michigan for Anishnaabeg Child and Family Services (ACFS). The Social Services Supervisor will assure protective services investigations, prevention, child & family service cases, and open-active cases including descendants as outlined in the ICWA agreement between MI DHS and SCIT are responded to in a manner consistent with the Departments overall goal: Mission Statement; Fundamental Values and Beliefs; and Practice Principles; Consistent with 25 C.F.R., Part 20, Subparts D-F; in compliance with the Tribal Code, Title II Children’s Code; and in compliance with the Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Act. All ACFS staff must adhere to mandated reporting laws.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assure overall prevention and intervention continuity and quality services.
• Supervise and coordinate activities of Social Services staff including scheduling leaves, timesheets.
• Assist staff with professional development through individual and group conferences and workshops in analyzing case problems and improving staff diagnostic and helping skills.
• Assuring compliance with practice principles.
• Monitor caseload activity for standards of promptness and completion.
• Review safety assessments and monitor risk assessments ensuring service planning is consistent with need and level of risk as needed.
• Ensure case files are consistent with policy, procedure, and BIA 25CFR Part 20 & 23.
• Assist in recruiting and developing foster and shelter homes to service members or eligible members of the Tribe.
• Assure quality home studies are completed on a timely basis for the Committee in order to make placement recommendations on youth who are before Tribal, State, and Federal Courts.
• Assure case files are in compliance with and meet Tribal and Federal fund source requirements.
• Assign cases to the appropriate staff.
• Assure client-centered, family-focused, culturally friendly services are adhered to.
• Provide backup for protective services on an emergency and on-call basis.
• Act as a liaison between the Tribal community and social services agencies.
• Assure the confidentiality of client records.
• Provide crisis intervention and family counseling for the Tribal community.
• Assist Tribal community members in obtaining the necessary social services from local, county, state, and private social services agencies.
• Actively participate in Care Coordination Teams or other appropriate committees.
• Submit monthly statistical and narrative reports which outline the number of cases and nature of work activities to the Bureau of Indian Affairs.
• Recommend expert consulting when required.
• Research and assist in departmental grant development and acquisition-related to Social Service
• Develop and maintain a professional relationship with the State of Michigan to assure compliance with the Indian Child Welfare Act agreement between the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe of MI and the Michigan Department of Human Service through borrowed bed agreements and services to SCIT members, eligible for SCIT membership and SCIT descendants.
• Travel to and from client’s services sites.
• Assist the ICWA, Licensing, Prevention staff in the absence of the ICWA, Licensing, and Prevention Supervisor.
• Adhere to client confidentiality and comply with ACFS policies and federal regulations under the Privacy Rules of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
• Provide excellent customer service for all internal and external customers of the operations at all times. Provide solutions for customer concerns and continually focus on customer service as our top priority.
• Must maintain strict confidentiality and present a positive, professional demeanor and image at all times.
• The above duties and responsibilities are not an all-inclusive list but rather a general representation of the duties and responsibilities associated with this position. The duties and responsibilities will be subject to change based on organizational needs and/or deemed necessary by the supervisor.

Contacts/Purpose of Contacts:

• Empowered to interact with all levels of personnel in order to communicate operational decisions.
• Frequent contact with administrative staff, the Tribal community, and members of the general public as individuals or groups.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Human Services, or related field.
• Four (4) years of social services: working with children and families experience.
• One year of experience in child welfare.
• One year of experience in a supervisory capacity.
• Two years of case management experience.
• Limited licensed individuals (LLBSW), must obtain licensure within two years from the date of hire.
• Must be able to effectively communicate and have good computer skills.
• Must be able to pass a background check to meet the employment eligibility requirements as they pertain to the position.

Desired Qualifications:

• Full Licensure is preferred.
• Experience working with tribal communities and outside social services preferred

License, Certification, or Special Requirements:

• Obtain HIPAA certification within five business days of hire.
• Must have a valid State of Michigan Driver’s License with the proper designation required for the vehicle utilized to perform the job duties; must be able to obtain and maintain a Tribal Driver’s License and qualify for coverage by SCIT auto liability insurance carrier.
• Native American preference shall apply to all positions.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of applicable federal, state, county, and local laws, regulations, and requirements.
• Knowledge of Social Services practices and programs.
• Knowledge of the Indian Child Welfare Act, Child Protection Teams, and State and Federal programs and their codes/laws.
• Knowledge of children’s code, State and Federal by-laws pertaining to children.
• Skill in human relations as required working with children/youth and families.
• Skill in effective interviewing, listening, and writing.
• Skill in operating various word-processing and database software programs.
• Skill in supervising, training, and evaluating assigned staff.
• Skill in treating patients with tact, courtesy, and respect.
• Skill in preparing, reviewing, and analyzing operational and financial reports. sorry fix
• Ability to work closely with the Law Enforcement Department and the Courts daily.
• Ability to work under heavy stress situations.
• Ability to investigate and analyze information and to draw conclusions.
• Ability to react quickly and make effective decisions in an emergency situation.
• Ability to interact and maintain good working relationships with individuals of varying social and cultural backgrounds.
• Ability to communicate efficiently and effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment, multitask, and meet deadlines.
• Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards.

Physical Demands:

• Frequent use of hands, wrists, fingers associated with computer equipment.
• Required to stand, sit and walk for extended periods of time.
• Occasionally stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Normal visual acuity, ability to talk and hear.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.

Work Environment:

• Normal office environment.
• Extended hours and irregular shifts may be required.
• Travel will be required.