New Hope Director

In order to be considered for any vacancy within the Kickapoo Traditional Tribe of Texas, an application must be completed. If you are among the qualified candidates, you will receive a call or email from one of our coordinators to schedule an interview. Once your application is completed, please send it to the Human Resources Department at HR@ktttribe.org.

Job Description 

Position:                              New Hope Director             

Supervisor:                         Health & Human Services Administrator

Division:                              Health & Human Services Administration

Department:                        New Hope Healing Grounds

Responsibilities:

Under the direction of the Health and Human Services Administrator, the New Hope Director has the assigned responsibility of managing the clinical and administrative operation of a outpatient substance abuse center. This position is pivotal in developing and managing programs and services that support individuals with substance use disorder and working closely with the Behavioral Health Program. Must possess strong leadership skills, a passion for service, and a commitment to enhancing the lives of those we serve.

Essential Duties and responsibilities include the following:

• Plan, organize, and direct program activity. Participate with the hiring, selection and training of all clinical, clerical and volunteer staff.
• Assign work and evaluate performance of staff members.
• Manage the day-to-day operations of substance use programs, ensuring alignment with policies, procedures, and other standards, ensuring program compliance.
• Shall conduct employee performance appraisals, conduct regular staff meetings and foster a high quality and high performing staff team.
• Develop and propose professional training and staff development plans that are aligned to program goals and objectives.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate program policies, procedures, and workflows.
• Oversee clinical, administrative, and support staff to ensure the delivery of high-quality services.
• Monitor program outcomes, client satisfaction, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Lead program audits and inspections, addressing any findings or recommendations.
• Supervise, mentor, and evaluate program staff.
• Provide ongoing training and development opportunities to enhance staff skills and knowledge.
• Foster a positive, inclusive, and collaborative team environment.
• Manage program budgets, ensuring resources are allocated effectively and efficiently.
• Identify funding opportunities and assist with grant writing and proposals.
• Develop and implement strategies to expand and enhance services in response to community needs.
• Collaborate with community partners, healthcare providers, and other stakeholders to enhance service delivery.
• Represent the organization at community events, meetings, and professional conferences
• Facilitates and consults in case management meetings with program staff and other departments who may be a part of the case.
• Lead and participate in collaborative efforts to improve New Hope services for the community and develop strategic partnerships to support wrap around services.
• Performs functions of case management as needed, transporting clients, home visits, and attending hearings, etc.
• Must ensure all staff accurately complete and update client files and documentation and developing case management practices and procedures as necessary to coordinate services to clients.
• Must be able to perform immediate crisis intervention.
• Lead team in crisis situations.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual narrative reports to supervisor, Tribal Administration, tribal council, general counsel, and funding agencies as required.
• Prepare impromptu reports for Tribal Council as required and requested.
• Participates with annual program budget development and monitors expenses.
• Perform other work-related tasks as assigned by immediate supervisor, Health and Human Services Administrator.

Education/experience requirements:

Minimum Qualifications: A master’s degree from and accredited college or university, in psychology, counseling, sociology, or social work, or closely related field.

Possession of a current license by the State of Texas as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor (LCDC), Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT), Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LCSW) or other closely related license is required at the time of appointment.

A minimum of 5 years post graduate work in a Social Services Agency, substance abuse treatment center, counseling or other health and human services assignment appropriate for the position working with adults. Three (3) years of experience must have been in a supervisory and administrative capacity. 

Preferred Qualifications:  Minimum qualifications as stated above, along with experience working with Native Americans. 

Native American preference is observed:

KTTT recognizes preference for KTTT tribal members and qualified Native American tribal members including preferential treatment in recruitment, hiring, promotions, layoffs and reductions in force so long as they meet minimum job qualifications.