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JOB TYPE: Full Time
LOCATION: Family Services
REPORTS TO: Director of Family Services
SALARY RANGE: $86,075 - $125,393

Any individual who receives an offer of employment or will receive a payroll check are required to submit to a drug and alcohol test as a condition of obtaining employment.
Mille Lacs Band Member/American Indian preference applies

SUMMARY:
The Child Protection Supervisor provides leadership, oversight, and professional guidance for the Child Protection Program to ensure the delivery of culturally responsive, family-centered, trauma-informed, and legally compliant child welfare services. The position provides work direction, coaching, and supervision to the Youth Transitions Program Supervisor and Lead Social Workers who oversee teams of Social Workers and ICWA Family Support Aides, promoting high-quality case practice, staff development, and accountability. This position oversees the quality assurance activities, administration and implementation of child protection services, case management, and ensuring services are provided in accordance with Mille Lacs Band (MLB) Statutes, the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA), the Minnesota Indian Family Preservation Act (MIFPA), applicable state and federal regulations, and policies and procedures.

QUALIFICATIONS:
• Bachelors Degree in Social Work (BSW), Human Services, Psychology, Sociology, or related field required.
• Master’s Degree in Social Work (MSW) or related human services field preferred.
• Current Minnesota State Social Work license (LGSW, LISW, or LICSW) is preferred.
• Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in child welfare, child protection, or social work applying Indian Child Welfare Services (ICWA) with children and families in a public or private social service agency.
• Minimum of three (3) years of supervisory experience required.
• Grant Management experience required, including experience with grant applications, administration, compliance, reporting, budgeting, and monitoring grant-funded activities.
• Budget Management experience required, including developing, monitoring, and managing program budgets, tracking expenditures, reviewing financial reports, and ensuring expenditures comply with applicable funding requirements.
• Computer proficiency required, including demonstrated ability to use electronic case management systems, Microsoft Office applications (including Word and Excel), email, electronic records systems, and other technology necessary to perform supervisory, administrative, reporting, and documentation responsibilities.
• Ability to manage time effectively.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing or orally.
• Knowledge of the Indian Child Welfare Act and the Minnesota Family Preservation Act.
• Knowledge and experience working with Native American communities, culture, customs and cultural law.
• Must have a current valid Minnesota driver’s license.
• Must be insurable under the Mille Lacs Band Drivers Insurance policy.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol test.
• Must pass a State background check.
• As a mandated reporter, must understand the process and assessment parameters of mandated reporting.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Provide leadership, oversight, and administrative supervision of the child protection program.
• Directing and supervising Youth Transitions Program Supervisor and Lead Social Workers who oversee and supervise multidisciplinary teams of social workers and ICWA Family Support Aides.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the Independent Living Skills (ILS) program and ensures compliance with applicable policies, procedures, regulations, and program standards.
• Ensure effective case management, staff accountability, consistent application of Tribal, State and Federal child welfare laws as well as policies and procedures are followed.
• Promote and maintain a safe working environment by ensuring staff have access to appropriate safety resources, equipment and training, including communication devices, safety protocols, and ongoing professional development.
• Ensure the implementation, coordination and training of a 24-hour on-call system to provide timely crisis response and continuity of child protection services.
• Foster a welcoming, culturally responsive, and family-centered environment by encouraging meaningful family engagement in case planning, multidisciplinary staffings, and meetings whenever appropriate and in the best interest of the child and family.
• Model and promote professional conduct, ethical practice, respectful communication, and appropriate professional appearance consistent with MLB values, department standards, and the Social Work Code of Ethics.
• Support and encourage opportunities for family engagement by coordinating or facilitating regular family-focused activities that strengthen relationships, promote cultural connectedness, and support positive family outcomes.
• Assist Lead Social Workers in providing comprehensive orientation, training, coaching, and ongoing support to current and newly hired child protection program staff on department and program processes, in addition to required certification training.
• Provide regular, structured supervision to Lead Social Workers through a minimum of one hour of individual supervision each week. Offer ongoing coaching, performance feedback, case consultation, and professional development to support high-quality practice, enhance staff competencies, reinforce strengths, identify areas for growth, and ensure compliance with agency policies, standards, and applicable state and federal requirements.
• Facilitate regular program staff meetings to communicate program updates, review department services reports, discuss organizational priorities, and address operational issues and deficits, program performance, and areas requiring follow-up or improvement.
• Attend and actively participate in supervisory and management meetings to support program planning, collaboration, decision-making, and continuous improvement initiatives within the department.
• Ensure participation in all required trainings, certifications, and professional development activities by maintaining personal compliance and supporting staff in meeting mandatory training requirements.
• Coordinate staffing coverage during employee absences, including leave and vacation, to ensure continuity of services. Communicate coverage plans to staff, children, families, and community partners as appropriate to maintain consistent service delivery.
• Provide ongoing leadership, consultation, and support to staff in managing day-to-day case practice, complex child welfare matters, and crisis situations. Promote collaborative decision-making and encourage the effective use of program teams to support assessment, planning, problem-solving, and service coordination.
• Monitor and support the development of balanced Child and Family Teams that incorporate both informal supports (e.g., family, extended family, community members, and natural supports) and formal service providers.
• Review and approve required case documentation to ensure accuracy, completeness, timeliness, and compliance with departmental policies, standards, and applicable tribal, state and federal requirements, including enrollment forms, placement changes, court reports, case notes, assessments, Plans of Care, and safety plans, etc.
• Ensure staff have all required case management documentation completed for each open case in a timely manner.
• Promote the effective use of culturally relevant community resources, Band services, natural supports, and collaborative partnerships to meet the needs of children and families.
• Review and approve service authorization requests to ensure services are justified, aligned with the child's Plan of Care, and fiscally responsible.
• Oversee court-related activities, including staff court appearances, court orders, permanency reviews, and required compliance with legal documentation.
• Notify management of critical incidents, emergencies, and other significant child welfare matters requiring immediate attention.
• Establish and maintain clear policies and procedures for addressing identified deficiencies, promoting accountability, continuous improvement, and effective resolution of concerns.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
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WORKING CONDITIONS:
• Nature of work is such those incumbent experiences regular periods of moderate to high stress levels. Primary sources of stress deal patient issues and workload.
• Work is exclusively in doors in a controlled climate area.
• Moderate threat of personal danger or risk.
• Hours vary and are based off of client’s needs; with occasional work on holidays and weekends. Will be on a 24x7 "on call' system covering emergency situations.
• Local travel is required, limited travel outside the state is also required.
• Work from home may be permissible with a signed telework agreement.