Job Description
POSITION: Red Cliff Elderly Services Department Manager
LOCATION: Within the Red Cliff Family Services Division
PHYSICAL LOCATION: To Be Determined
SALARY: $12.00-13.50 per hour DOQ
THIS IS A REGULAR FULL- TIME EXEMPT POSITION
SUPERVISOR: Family Service Division Administrator
JOB SUMMARY: This position is responsible for the overall and day to day management of all programs and staff that make up the Elderly Services Department. Functions of the position include assessing, planning, organizing, budgeting, reporting, supervising, coordinating, delegating and development of grants which may serve to grow the department to meet needs of elderly within our community. Currently funded programs that fall under the elderly services department include: the Foster grand-parent program, the Elderly Nutrition program, the Family Caregiver Support and Senior Companion programs and Aging resource and disabilities program.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Responsible for the administration of the Red Cliff Tribes Elderly programs/ includes managing of the budget, completing and submitting project reports to the funding agencies meeting timelines and reporting requirements, managing and supervising the staff who are responsible for the implementation of the programs.
2. Develop and maintain an updated Elderly Services Department Strategic plan that includes identification of Elderly service Needs, strategies to meet those needs, assessing, planning, organizing, budgeting, reporting, supervising and development of grants which may serve to grow the department.
3. Prepare grant renewal applications on a timely basis and seek additional funding sources through the planning development and submission of applications to various funding sources and agencies.
4. Where program staff is limited the Department manager must assume duties of a program coordinator to insure that program activities are functioning and elders are being connected to services and programs as eligible and interested
5. Oversee, assess and modify if necessary; the referral processes that bring services and assistance to Tribal Elders in need
6. Oversee and maintain, update and assure that existing MOU’s are carried out and carried on establishing new MOU’s or MOA’s as needed and necessary.
7. Prepare and provide monthly department reports to Division Administrator gaining information and data from department staff as necessary to provide the complete picture.
8. Attend and participate in monthly Division staff meetings and other meetings as are necessary to fulfill grant obligations, or to keep informed of elderly ageing systems within the state and federal government as they pertain to the Tribal Elderly Services Department.
9. Participate as necessary and required meetings conferences and other collaborative efforts that will provide updated information, opportunities to interface with other tribal ageing departments
10. Other related duties as assigned
Knowledge and Skills:
Must be well organized and able to manage multiple tasks at one time.
Must be able to communicate effectively in both written and oral manner
Must have knowledge relative to the unique circumstances and situations of Tribal Elderly populations
Must have knowledge regarding multigenerational cultural trauma and how that is manifested within the tribal community and effects the tribal elderly population
Must possess knowledge as it relates to the unique culture and traditions of the Red Cliff Tribal Community and its family systems
Must be able to seek gain and incorporate additional knowledge and skills as they relate to growth within the position to actively participate in the effective expansion of this department within the tribal population when considering the trend of the aging population to grow.
Must be knowledgeable about the existing helping systems and able to establish positive working relationships with them to enable appropriate exchange of relevant information and establishment and or carry on of referral processes
Must have leadership abilities, AND team management skills
Must be able to deflect negative attention and turn it into positive learning situations.
Must maintain within the Community of Red Cliff a credible reputation as it relates to establishing a perception of self that projects an “I care about you attitude” and treat co workers, clients and community in this manner.
Must be able to interpret written rules and regulations on elderly Items and needs; to translate and incorporate those interpretations into working documents as they may relate to developing position statements and talking points for tribal leadership presentations in/on local, state and national agendas.
Educational requirements:
We desire the person who fills this position to possess a high school diploma, at lease an associate of arts (2 year) degree in the human service professional or similar area of study. The most important criteria for fulfillment of this position is the sincere demonstration of the ability to meet the above requirements in the areas of knowledge and skills, and the ability to perform the duties with compassion.
The assumption that one has gained possession of these pieces of knowledge through formal training and education exists. However if you can demonstrate the abilities to a degree that would compare to formal educational achievement you will be considered.
Personal Contacts: Frequent contacts with Bayfield and Ashland County Aging units, Aging Disabilities resources of the North (ADRS) agency and may need to assume board membership. Northern Area Agency on Aging in Rhinelander (Title III) Administration on Aging (AOA) Chicago and Washington DC (Title VI) Wisconsin association of Nutrition Directors (WAND) Madison, Bureau of aging and long term care Madison, Various other state and tribal agencies from around the state, GLITC tribal technical assistance center on aging. Daily contact with elderly department staff/ ongoing contact with tribal elderly population/ Divisional staff such as supervisor and colleagues, and tribal accounting staff and property and procurement staff as necessary to manage budgets and supplies that are purchased.
Physical Requirements: this position will require standing, bending, lifting, and the securing of techniques for assisting elders into and out of vehicles, to facilitate CPR and other life saving techniques in emergency situations such as the Heimlich maneuver.
Travel Requirements: Extensive travel is required to attend trainings and meetings all over the state and beyond. Overnight stays will be required
Additional Requirements: In addition to a complete tribal application, a resume, and a letter of interest you are required to provide a written essay of your philosophy of providing services to tribal elderly populations, include the reasons you want the position and elaborate on your most relevant qualifications for this position.
Posting: January 27, 2012
Deadline: February 13, 2012
For Further information:
Red Cliff Tribal Administration
Building
Human Resource Department
88385 Pike Road Hwy 13 N
Bayfield, WI 54814
715-779-3700 ext 267 or 268
rwygonik@redcliff-nsn.gov
susie.gurnoe@redcliff-nsn.gov
Drug Free workplace policy:
The Red Cliff Tribal Council has a Drug Free Work Place Policy and adheres to the intent of the Drug Free Work Place Act. All new hires are subject to a drug test prior to starting.
ALL APPLICANTS FOR EMPLOYMENT WITH THE RED CLIFF TRIBE ARE SUBJECT TO BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS OF THE RCCL CHAPTER 43, AND YOU ARE UNDER A CONTINUING OBLIGATION TO SUPPLEMENT THIS APPLICATION FOR EMPLOYMENT WITH INFORMATION CONCERNING ANY CONVICTIONS THAT OCCUR AFTER COMMENCEMENT OF EMPLOYMENT WITH THE TRIBE