TANF Program Coordinator - Full Time - Tolowa Dee-ni' Nation - Smith River, CA
Tolowa Dee-ni' Nation
Position Description
Title; TANF Program Coordinator Department: Community & Family Services
Class: Management FLSA: Exempt
Status: Fulltime Pay Grade: 7-8 ($18.15 - $28.68)
Supervisor: CPS Director Subordinates: TANF Techs/Specs
Effective Date: January 2011 Grant Funded: Yes
Position Summary:
This position will administer and coordinate the day-to-day management activities of the
Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) program pursuant to the four
purposes of TANF. Under general supervision. Program Coordinator will manage the
day-to-day operations and oversee the program with a high degree of independence in
administering services. The Director assists with unusual situations that do not have
clear precedents or when clarification or interpretations of established
policies/regulations are needed. Other functions performed are the development and
delivery of staff and clientele training, drafting procedures, and working with employers
and community partners to secure job placements.
All Tolowa Dee-ni' Nation employees are at-will employees.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Oversight of program operations.
Develop and maintain program policies and procedures to meet regulations.
Plan, organize, review, supervise and evaluate the work of subordinate staff.
Assist in preparing and monitoring program budget; assure financial stability by
analyzing cost effectiveness and exercising cost controls.
Responsible for program/project development and implementation, focusing on a
client centered approach consistent with the goals and objectives of the program.
Develop of interagency agreements and contacts.
Completes program monitoring to ensure that goals, objectives and mandates are
met and in compliance with TANF requirements. Work closely with the
Administrative Analyst to submit required federal reports.
Submit monthly activity reports to the GFS Director.
Oversee the development and tracking of professional development for
subordinate staff.
Facilitate a team approach to management ensuring a favorable work climate and
timely completion of all requirements.
Maintain excellent partnerships with local community partners to further
collaborative efforts and improve both services to clients and case plan outcomes.
Interviews clients and performs case studies to determine social service needs.
Interpret policies, rules, and regulations of the agency to applicants, clients and
others within the scope of their responsibility.
TANF Program Coordinator
Tribal Council January 2011
