Executive Director of Health and Human Services (51384)

JOB SUMMARY: 

This position oversees all programs under the Health and Human Services Division of the Executive Branch of the Kiowa Tribe. The purpose of this position is to provide executive leadership, administrative management and operational development of Kiowa Health and Human Services programs. This position is responsible for administering the governmental affairs of the tribe including implementation of policies, procedures, strategies, legislation, and regulations enacted by the Kiowa Tribe. This position will oversee the management and coordination of the Kiowa Health and Human Services activities including, but not limited to, tribal and program budgets, cooperative agreements of funding agencies, appropriate staff training and development and foster new financial and grant opportunities for overall growth.

The Kiowa Health and Human Services current programs including Social Services (SS), Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA), Senior Services, Behavioral Health, Veterans Services, Community Health Representative (CHR), Prevention Network, Food Distribution, Kiowa Alcohol and Drug Abuse and Tribal Opioid Response (KADAP/TOR), Re-Entry, Burial Assistance, Health Services, clinics, hospitals, and other Health programs assigned to the Kiowa Health and Human Services.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides leadership to the Kiowa Health and Human Services functions.
• Sets an ethical example for the employees and ensures all policies and procedures, rules and regulations, Kiowa Tribe directives are followed by-employees, program directors, tribal, and visitors.
• Directs subordinates and sets priorities for division.
• Makes decisions which impacts Kiowa Health and Human Services and recommend policy and procedures changes if needed.
• Administers the day-to-day activities and operations in accordance with applicable policies, rules and regulations, planning, and organizing, directing, coordination, and executing the tribe's functions of fiscal management and grant management.
• Develops funding sources for programs and services.
• Provides oversight to the Kiowa Health and Human Services to accounting and ensures compliance with all relevant regulations and requirements of any federal, state, tribal, regulatory agencies or professional standards organizations.
• Develops and maintains systems of internal controls to safeguard all assets of the tribe.
• Stays current with any new health and human services changes that will affect the Kiowa Health and Human Services programs, and reporting requirements.
• Establishes, oversees, maintains, coordinates, and ensures reports and information are provided to the Chairman and communicates effectively of Kiowa Health and Human Services daily business operation and development plans.
• Lead productivity within the Kiowa Health and Human Services division.
• Optimizes and projects forecasts of revenue against plans and makes recommendations to executive leadership.
• Serves as liaison for the Chairman between staff, vendors, contractors, and the public unless otherwise directed by the Chairman.
• Other job responsibilities as required or assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Health and Social Services related fields required.
• Master’s Degree Preferred.
• Must have previous professional experience in administration of health & human services programs.
• Must have excellent communication skills both verbally and written.
• Must excellent leadership skills.
• Must be flexible and adaptable of changing work environment related to management and responsibility of a tribal administration.
• Ability to exhibit a courteous, tactful, and cooperative demeanor throughout the workday.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality with regard to all phases of the job responsibilities.
• Ability to manage the stress of having overall responsibility for the operations of the Kiowa Health and Human Services of its program services.
• Must be able to travel and attend meetings/training as needed.
• Adhere to all professional and ethical behavior standards of the Kiowa Tribe, must be compliant with personnel policies.
• Interact in as honest, trustworthy, and dependable manner with staff and client tribal citizens.
• Work independently, and as a team member; consistently demonstrating professionalism, courtesy, efficiency, excellent internal customer services, high ethical standards, and behavior that contribute to positive relationships.
• Knowledge of PL 93-638 contracts, tribal self-governance, Indian Health Services, and other social services programs.
• Knowledge of tribal clinics, and hospital operations.
• Knowledge of social services programs, and finding opportunities.
• Knowledge of drug and alcohol treatment programs and services.
• Knowledge of community health services opportunities.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Must possess a valid driver’s license and be insurable under the Kiowa Tribe’s motor vehicle policy.
• Must be willing to submit to and pass drug testing.
• Must be willing to submit to and pass a background investigation. 
• Must be confirmed by the Kiowa Legislators pursuant to Resolution No. KL-CY-2017-027.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Office environment and prolonged sitting, computer use, and interaction with the public.
• Occasional travel or attendance at community meetings may be required.
• Job duties will primarily be completed in an office setting.
• Must be able to lift a minimum of ten (10) pounds. Requires the ability to use appropriate personal protective equipment and follow established field safety procedures.
• May require occasional extended hours, schedule adjustments, or emergency response related to transportation hazards and project requirements.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

EEOC, Kiowa/Indian Preference & Veterans Preference

Equal Opportunity Employer: The Kiowa Tribe does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.

According to the Kiowa Tribe Human Resources Policies and Procedures, the Kiowa Tribe recognizes Kiowa Preference first, other federally recognized tribes second and other races last.  

Indian Preference applies in accordance with Indian Preference Act of 1934 (Title 25, USC Section 472), BIA Form 4432, Tribal Identification or Certificate Degree of Indian Blood must be submitted with employment application to receive Indian Preference. 

Veterans Preferenceis given to eligible candidates that submit a DD214 with the employment application.