Job Summary
The future of the Lummi Nation depends on the wellness and education of our
youth, in both the western sense, and in accordance with Lummi traditions and culture. The Lummi Child Welfare (LCW) Program is responsible for meeting that need for the Children who are in the care of the Lummi Nation.
LCW is responsible for carrying out the Child Protective Services, Child Welfare Services, Foster Care Program, and other duties assigned by the LIBC. The LCW Manager is responsible for management of the LCW Program services, is accountable for the efficient and effective performance of the Program and preparation of timely and professional service advice, analysis and reports. The LCW Manager is responsible for the planning, organizing, coordinating and evaluating the efforts of LCW personnel. The LCW Manager is also responsible for ensuring the legal and ethical responsibilities of the Child Welfare Program are completed, in accordance with Title 8 of the Lummi Code of Laws, the Resolutions of the Lummi Indian Business Council, best social work practices, and cultural norms of the Lummi People. The LCW Manager is responsible for improving and expanding services delivered by LCW, as new information and funding become available. The LCW Manager supervises both frontline and first-line supervisory employees, modifies and develops policies and practices, works within approved budgets, and manages both Federal and State grants. The LCW Manager reports to the Kwenangets Director, and provides verbal and written reports to the Law & Justice and other applicable Commissions, Lummi Indian Business Council, and Lummi General Council, on a monthly, quarterly, annual and as requested basis.
