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Summary of FunctionsThe Executive Director is responsible to oversee and direct Healthcare Administration (Medical & Dental Clinic and Behavioral Health [including The People's Place Family Resource Center]), Social Services (Indian Child Welfare, Adult Protection Services, CASA Program, Senior Program), Recreation & Fitness (Camas Center Administration and Aquatics); and Tribal Care Licensor programs and services.Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesPlans, directs and implements the systematic and coordinated delivery of Elder, Health, Medical, Dental, Fitness, Social, and other services provided to Kalispel Tribal and Community Members. Provides overall leadership in the development of goals and objectives that reflect the Tribal vision and works collaboratively to successfully implement the organizational mission.Ensures that effective outreach to tribal members and community is aware of and has access to respective health and social services. Monitors and evaluates service delivery systems to ensure the highest quality, and the continuous flow of professional services to meet client and customer needs.Develops and implements strategies to enhance the Tribe's health and social services through cost efficiencies and integration of resources or other strategies; identifies opportunities to improve services without reducing the quality of same; develops and implements plans for capital improvements, including maintaining and replacing facilities and equipment.Works with division Directors and Managers and Finance Department staff to develop and monitor budgets on a fiscal year basis; facilitates management level efforts to augment revenues by efficiently managing budgets, streamlining systems and services, exploring grant, contract or fundraising opportunities, and by growing the customer and client base.Facilitates the development and implementation of contractual relationships with the Indian Health Service, physicians, hospitals, clinics, specialists, insurance companies and other providers; oversees the negotiation and administration of contracts and agreements.Ensures compliance with all relevant regulatory and policy rules and requirements established by the tribe, state or federal agencies as well as those of voluntary accrediting bodies and, when necessary, initiate changes and improvements to ensure continued compliance; maintains or surpasses accreditation standards.Establishes a positive work environment for employees by consistent application of personnel policies and procedures; provides guidance, direction, and support to the management staff in a secure and dignified work environment; promotes and supports staff training at all levels, including in-house workshops and seminars that foster and encourage individual & organizational growth and development.Serves as a positive role model for ethical management behavior and promotes an awareness and understanding of positive ethical and moral principles; actively participates in community activities that promote the organization's mission, philosophy and values.Maintains communications with the Kalispel Business Committee, Tribal CEO, and the Tribal Administrator by providing appropriate updates and reports. Provides open, honest and timely communications to the organization's many and varied publics including the Kalispel General Council, Camas Path Board, employees and community. Develops and maintains positive working relationships with appropriate Tribal, Federal, State and local agencies concerning matters affecting service programs for Indian people; develop joint programs, ventures, and/or agreements with outside agencies or individuals to support quality, cost-effective services.Monitors and analyzes federal and state health, education, social policy, legislation and regulations to determine future strategies; and to protect and improve access to services for the eligible population. Develops and recommends a Tribal position on key state and federal legislative and regulatory initiatives that will influence the Tribe's ability to provide accessible, high quality and cost-effective services to the community.Represents the Tribe in meetings with service providers, government and voluntary regulatory agencies, third party payers, and with trade and professional associations.Works closely with the Camas Foundation Board and support their efforts as a non-profit entity to improve the wellness of tribal members and community members.Adhere to all applicable tribal, federal, or state privacy laws and regulations, including but not limited HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2.Supervisory ResponsibilitiesIndirectly oversees a staff of 75+ employees and directly supervises 4 director level and administrative support staff including: Director of Recreation and Fitness, Healthcare Administrator, Behavior Health Administrator, Indian Child Welfare Manager, Tribal Care Licensor. The ED carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems in a timely manner. OtherBe available and willing to work any changes in hours deemed necessary for business levels.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 as deemed necessary by the supervisor.EducationHigh school diploma or equivalent (GED) required.A Master's Degree in Health Care Administration, Public Administration, Business Administration or Education is required.ExperienceA minimum of seven years of experience working with a tribe or public agency at the director level or above in the field(s) of health/education/welfare (HEW) is required.A minimum of five years of supervisory experience at the management level is required.Demonstrated experience in developing and managing budgets, contract/grant administration, personnel/program management and development in the HEW field is required.SkillsProficient in the use of Microsoft programs and other computer software.A working knowledge of the state & federal government as related to tribes, including familiarity with the Indian Health Service, Health and Human Services agencies is required.Must possess a thorough understanding and active appreciation of the vision and needs of the Kalispel Tribe, while demonstrating attentiveness to culturally sensitive issues.Must be able to work effectively with elected tribal leaders & membership, customers and staff.Must be able to qualify for a Tribal Work Permit by passing a drug screening test and a Level III background check.Demonstrated professional level organizational, leadership, supervisory and decision-making skills including the ability to coordinate and collaborate with various groups and individuals, to meet established goals and timelines, and to efficiently manage multiple priorities.Must have excellent communication, interpersonal and presentation skills with the ability to interpret and provide verbal and written instructions and direction to subordinates in a timely matter, and to communicate effectively with industry professionals, peers and the public.Must demonstrate strong writing skills including the ability to draft clear and concise reports, business correspondence, policies and procedures, job descriptions and similar documents.Demonstrated knowledge and skill in working with computer technology, including Microsoft Office Suite and HEW related software.Other RequirementsResponsible for maintaining consistent, regular good attendance.Work nights, weekends, and holidays as required.Obtain and maintain [License or Work Permit Level].Physical DemandsThe physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential function of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel. Reach with hands and arms. Talk, hear, taste or smell. The employee is frequently required to climb or balance. The employee is occasionally required to sit and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 40 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 to 70 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.Work EnvironmentThe work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to tobacco smoke, flashing lights, and loud noises as found in a casino setting. The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, repetitive motions, extreme cold or extreme heat. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.Hiring PreferenceThe Kalispel Tribe of Indians is an Equal opportunity employer. Consistent with federal law, the Kalispel Tribe of Indians applies Indian preference in employment. It is the policy of the Kalispel Tribe of Indians to give preference in hiring, promotions, and transfers into vacant positions to qualified applicants in the following order: 1) Kalispel Tribal Members; 2) Spouses of an enrolled Kalispel Tribal Member; 3) enrolled members of other Indian Tribes; 4) all other applicants.General Sign-offThe employee is expected to adhere to all company policies.At-Will Employment: Employment with the Kalispel Tribe of Indians is at-will and can be terminated with or without cause, and with or without notice, at any time, either at the option of the employee or the Kalispel Tribe of Indians.Drug Testing: The Kalispel Tribe of Indians is a drug free workplace. All applicants are subject to drug testing at the time of hire and at unannounced times during employment.Background Investigation: All candidates and employees may be subject to a background investigation. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" relationship.Equal Opportunity EmployerThis employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.