Tribal Technical Assistance Center (TTAC) Program Director

8/7/2020

Great Lakes Inter-Tribal Council is a non-profit organization formed by the Native American Tribes of Wisconsin. We serve all WI tribes by providing administration of grant-funded programs either directly or with sub grants. Programs serve a range of functions from Children to Elders. Our Mission is: To Enhance the quality of life for all Native People. 

Great Lakes Inter-Tribal Council (GLITC) Tribal Technical Assistance Center (TTAC) Program Director is involved in wide variety of activities in support of Tribal Aging Unit programs including, quality improvement of aging services, technical assistance related to requirements of Older Americans Act (OAA) and the Wisconsin Elders Act (WEA), individual and organizational advocacy, planning for new services, and promotion of existing services and assurance of service quality. In addition, the Program Director is expected to maintain a broad network of Tribal community relationships to promote agency visibility and help achieve agency goals. Daily attendance is an essential function of this position. Frequent travel is required.

This is a full-time opportunity working Mon-Fri 40 - 45 hours per week and a work location in Lac Du Flambeau, WI. Frequent travel is required. This position has a salary range of $50,000 - $55,000 annually (based on education and experience) with benefits including Annual/Personal Leave, Holiday Pay, Health, Dental, Life, STD and LTD Insurance, FSA and 401(k) Retirement Plan. 

Qualifications: Any equivalent combination of experience and education that would provide the required knowledge, will be considered as meeting the qualifications. Required: Bachelor’s degree from accredited college or university with a major in arts or science degree with a focus on social work, sociology, human services or equivalent. Five to seven years’ work experience in a human services environment, preferably with seniors or people with disabilities or an acceptable combination of education and experience. Three to five years of supervisory experience. Preferred: Experience managing and directing a diverse group of human services programs and professionals. Experience in advocating for change in policy or programs related to better meeting the needs of older people and working knowledge of long-term care (LTC). Experience with a Native American Tribal organization and knowledge of tribal and federal roles and relations. Individual must possess: excellent verbal and written communication skills; professional demeanor and appearance; problem solving skills; ability to manage time effectively; self-motivation skills; work effectively under pressure; ability to build positive work relationships with internal and external customers; ability to interact professionally with a wide variety of people. Must be well organized and demonstrate initiative. Must be able to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information and interact in a positive manner with others to accomplish tasks. Must have knowledge of correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation and be able to follow routine instructions. Must be able to perform basic math functions (add, subtract, multiply, divide). Must possess valid driver’s license and/or reliable transportation with adequate insurance and ability to travel frequently.

**Only the most qualified applicants will be contacted for an interview. Background check and drug screen are required prior to employment.