Forest County Potawatomi – Social Services Program Director

Position Description

Position Title: Social Services Program Director

Division: Family Services

Department: Family Services Administration

Reports To: Division Administrator

Position Code: FAM064E

Last Updated: November 2025

About the Job

The Director administers a comprehensive social service delivery system specific to the Forest County Potawatomi Community through delegation of day-to-day operations of programs to Managers, Leaders, and staff. The Director makes organizational and policy decisions and establishes department goals under general supervision of a Division Administrator. This position works with individuals and families who have experienced complex trauma, which requires a high-level of confidentiality, cultural awareness, and sensitivity. This role is responsible for programs that operate on a 24/7 crisis-oriented basis in a rural area.

Here’s What You’ll Be Doing

  • Develops departmental goals, operational objectives, and budgets in line with short and long-range plans for culturally-sensitive social services programs.
  • Strategically plans, organizes, and directs the activities of the various Social Services programs in keeping with the Tribal community’s priorities and needs.
  • Develops and maintains effective inter-agency working relationships while protecting Tribal sovereignty.
  • Collaborates with the Division Administrator to consult with governmental officials at the tribal, municipal, and county levels, private industry, and community members.
  • Demonstrates excellent customer service, integrity, and commitment to innovation and continuous improvement.
  • Ensures fiscal responsibility.
  • Prepares a variety of reports, studies, and correspondence for Division Administrator, Executive Council, Tribal Court, Tribal Prosecutors, and Tribal community on program services.
  • Completes employee performance evaluations, ensures that training is completed, and administers corrective action with consultation from Human Resources.
  • Establishes and coordinates policies and procedures.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.

What You’ll Need to Be Successful

  • 5 years of experience in a social work setting
  • 5 years of leadership experience
  • Experience appearing in a court setting
  • Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, family studies, or closely related field
  • Pass a background check with fingerprint clearance and drug test as a condition of employment and must continue to maintain throughout duration of employment.
  • Effectively use computers and computer application software.
  • Work more than forty hours in a workweek and unusual hours in the event of emergency needs.
  • Understanding of grants and grant compliance

Preferred Qualifications

  • 5–10 years of progressive experience including at least 3 years of experience leading a tribal ICW program.
  • Master’s degree in social work, psychology, family studies, or closely related field
  • Experience working in a tribal setting

Benefits You’ll Love

  • Approximately 5 weeks of paid time off annually
  • 3 weeks of paid holidays
  • Premium free health insurance
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • Short term disability
  • Life insurance
  • 401k with match

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