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12/17/2009
Executive Director of Wellness - Elders & Vulnerable Adult Services
Puyallup Tribe of Indians
POSITION SUMMARY: The Executive Director of the Wellness Center coordinates activities of the department and its staff and acts as a liaison with Tribal Council and Tribal Administration with regard to concerns and needs of Tribal Elders and Vulnerable Adults within the community.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Designs and reviews policies and procedures related to quality management such as methods of data collection, outcome performance measures, case management procedures, case analysis methods and critical pathways analysis to assure optimal care of program clients.
2. Works with Information Technologies staff to enhance data collection, analysis, reporting and monitoring of client needs to assure accurate reporting of performance standards with regard to program goals and objectives.
3. Provides consultation, feedback and recommendations to staff on resource utilization and adherence to quality standards. Meets regularly with staff to communicate departmental goals and objectives and performance expectations.
4. Participates with other Tribal entities on various committees, task forces, etc. with regard to improving elder and vulnerable adult care within the community.
5. Compiles statistical data and writes narrative reports summarizing quality management findings, performance issues/standards, use of services, etc.
6. Oversees providing clinical, casework and group work services to elders and vulnerable adults in the community and their families through interviews of clients in crisis, assessment of needs and evaluation of available resources.
7. Develops and maintains contact with other agencies and local service providers to develop specialized services for elders and vulnerable adults and their families.
8. Works with staff to assist elders understand the aging process and how it affects their health and lifestyles.
9. Works with staff to assist clients in finding ways of adjusting to aging changes that will allow for a lifestyle as comfortable as the situation will permit.
10. Develops and promotes a staff philosophy that encourages elders and vulnerable adults to do things for themselves and retain feelings of independence and self-esteem.
11. Provides consultation to staff on specific cases involving elders and vulnerable adults.
12. Ensures that staff is preparing and maintaining written case records, reports and forms by performing case staffing and follow-up meetings.
13. Inspects meal services for conformance to prescribed diets and for standards of palatability and appearance.
14. Directs, through Nursing Manager, activities of nursing staff.
15. Responsible for formulating and managing departmental budget.
16. Responsible for implementing and conducting orientation and in-service training for departmental staff and participates in guidance and educational programs for self and staff.
17. Participates in the hiring of departmental personnel and promptly completes performance evaluations, directs training needs and works to correct inappropriate staff behaviors.
18. Represents and promotes the Elders Care Services program at community meetings.
19. Develops strategies to achieve departments goals and objectives; understands need to adapt to changing conditions and priorities.
20. Displays a willingness to make decisions; exhibits sound and accurate judgment; supports and explains reasoning for decisions; includes appropriate people in decision-making processes; makes timely decisions.
21. Prioritizes and plans work activities for self and departmental staff; uses time efficiently; plans for additional resource needs; develops realistic action plans.
22. Performs other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS
Education and/or Experience: Bachelor's Degree in a related social services field is preferred. Must have ten years previous work experience overseeing social service programs including in-home care, a caregiver program, and a residential services facility with a demonstrated understanding of both the legal and medical aspects of providing social services to an elder population. Must have a minimum of five years supervisory experience. Must have direct experience working with an elder population.
Other Skills and Abilities
Intermediate computer skills with word processing, spreadsheets and database is required.
Ability to supervise and schedule staff.
Ability and knowledge to work closely with Tribal elders.
Must submit and be able to pass a criminal background check prior to employment and periodically after employment.
Must have a valid Washington State driver's license and be insurable, and must sign a release of information to obtain a Washington State Driving Abstract.
Must be able to drive a 15 person passenger van.
Must have or be able to obtain CPR/First Aid certification within the first 90 days of employment.
Must demonstrate a sensitivity to working in a culturally diverse environment.
INDIAN PREFERENCE EMPLOYER AS REQUIRED BY LAW
Applications & resumes are accepted via:
Mail - Puyallup Tribe of Indians
Human Resource Department
3009 E Portland Ave
Tacoma, WA 98404
Fax - 253-573-7963 or Email - jobs@puyalluptribe.com
SALARY: To $55.33/hr + Benefits
HOURS: 40 Hrs/Week - Full
Copies of applications are available online at www.puyalluptribe.com. For further questions or specific details, please call Stacie Hanft, HR Assistant at 253-573-7958.Time
