Niikjakra Hirakara Hoci Manager

Location: SOCIAL SERVICES BRF Department: Child & Family Services Summary: POSITION OVERVIEW The Niikjakra Hirakara Hoci Manager is responsible for the overall operation, supervision, safety, and quality of services provided within the home. This position ensures a structured, trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and youth-centered environment that promotes positive development, education, independent living skills, and successful outcomes for residents.

The Manager provides leadership to staff, oversees program compliance, coordinates services with community partners, and ensures the home operates efficiently while meeting all licensing, regulatory, and organizational requirements.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

1. Two (2) year Associate Degree or four (4) years of experience related to group home or facility management required.
2. Four (4) year degree in social services related field preferred. ESSENTIAL:
3. Must adhere to all applicable confidentiality laws and professional boundaries.
4. Must adhere to the laws of the Ho-Chunk Nation along with policies and procedures set for programming of Niikjakra Hirakara Hoci.
5. Must maintain a valid driver’s license, dependable transportation, and insurance.
6. Must adhere to mandated reporting requirements.
7. Must be able to flex schedule to be able to do supervision of staff during different shifts.
8. Must promote and live a positive, non-abusive lifestyle. EXPERIENCE:
9. Two (2) years of experience working with at-risk youth, child welfare, residential care, foster care, or related human services programs.
10. Two (2) years of experience working with administrative practices, procedures, budgeting, fiscal management, public administration and personnel management.
11. Two (2) years of experience working with Native American Youth, families, tribes, and culturally responsive programming.
12. Extensive experience with trauma-informed care, crisis intervention, and behavior management strategies.
13. Experience in developing menu’s and meeting dietary requirements.
14. Experience with medication management and requirements related to medication. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES REQUIRED
15. Knowledge of Ho-Chunk customs and traditions and a willingness to continue learning.
16. Knowledge of Tribal Court Child Protection proceedings and providing court testimony.
17. Ability to build positive relationships with youth, families, staff, tribal representatives, schools, and community partners.
18. Knowledge of child and adolescent development
19. Demonstrated leadership and team supervision skills.
20. Strong verbal and written communication abilities and strong organizational skills.
21. Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
22. Effective crisis intervention, de-escalation techniques, conflict resolution and problem-solving skills.
23. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and electronic documentation systems.
24. Ability to prepare reports, maintain records, and monitor program compliance.
25. Ability to facilitate groups, meetings, and training sessions.
26. Ability to work independently while maintaining accountability.