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 To
strengthen vulnerable American Indian
children and families
through collaborative and culturally responsive services.
The
Denver
Indian Family Resource
Center was created to assist American
Indian children and families in the metropolitan Denver area with
child welfare issues. Our
goal
is to assist families to
avoid involvement with the child
welfare system.
Where
families have
already encountered child abuse or neglect charges, we advocate
for active efforts toward family reunification following the
standards of the Indian Child Welfare Act. We provide culturally
appropriate services and intensive case management using a
strengths-based and empowerment-oriented approach.
Our definition of family includes relatives and close friends in
order to recognize the reality for most Indian families. We work
closely with our families and other agencies to promote
responsible healing by restoring balance, nurturing pride and
acknowledging the importance of the extended family and
community.
DIFRC: Executive Director Announcement
Date distributed: October 1, 2009
DIFRC Document
This posting contains:
(1) an announcement of the DIFRC Executive Director vacancy
DIFRC EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ANNOUNCEMENT
The Executive Director of the
Denver Indian Family Resource Center (DIFRC) oversees and manages
the full range of operational functions of DIFRC. The Executive
Director is responsible, ultimately, for the quality of care
provided to American Indian families; will lead in building
community networks and influencing the provision of Indian Child
Welfare services in the local community; will ensure that all DIFRC
activities are consistent with the mission and values of DIFRC, will
assume responsibility and leadership in management of the broader
organization; and will assume leadership in influencing Indian Child
Welfare practice, policies and laws on a local, state and national
level.
The Executive Director will be
responsible for raising the financial resources so that families can
receive culturally appropriate services. The Executive Director will
be responsible for developing fundraising strategies that strengthen
DIFRC’s provision of services to families and children and enhances
collaboration with local, tribal, state and federal child welfare
agencies.
Additional objectives include
the coordination and training necessary to develop effective working
relationships among all key parties and facilitating the smooth
implementation and maintenance of projects while analyzing and
developing recommendations for future direction.
BACKGROUND:
Created in 2000 to assist
American Indian children and families in the metropolitan Denver
area with child welfare issues, the Denver Indian Family Resource
Center (DIFRC) is a nonprofit organization with the following
mission:
To strengthen vulnerable
American Indian children and families through collaborative and
culturally responsive services.
Our vision is generations of
healthy, strong American Indian children and their families.
Our goal is to assist families
to avoid involvement with the child welfare system. Where families
have already encountered child abuse or neglect charges, we advocate
for active efforts toward family reunification following the
standards of the Indian Child Welfare Act. We provide culturally
appropriate services and intensive case management using a
strengths-based and empowerment-oriented approach.
Over the last nine years,
DIFRC has accomplished much, including:
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Provided intensive child
welfare services to 605 Denver AI/AN families and 1,475 children
(2000-2008 Data) who have multiple needs
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Reunited 298 children, who
were in foster care, with their family (2000-2008 Data)
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Established sustained
relationships with 72 tribes
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Executed Memorandums of
Understanding with county department of human services in the
past two years which includes reimbursement for services
The organization has a
strategic plan, and is currently searching for an Executive Director
who can work with the organization’s board of directors and staff to
realize the goals and objectives of that plan, and to take the
organization to the next level.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
This position requires a
Masters or Doctorate Degree in Social Work, or a related field, and
at least significant years of progressively responsible experience
in management, administration, and supervision of a public or
private child welfare agency. Extensive knowledge of Native cultures
and experience working within Native communities is essential.
Understanding of government
agencies and the child welfare system and knowledge of the legal
system as it applies to child welfare is highly desired. Extensive
experience in personnel management, budget planning and
administration, research, and knowledge of federal and state program
and practices, fundraising and grant writing, computer skills, data
analysis as well as experiences with collaborative program
development is required.
SALARY:
Compensation is dependent
on experience.
BENEFITS:
Include medical,
dental, life insurance, opportunity to invest in a 401 (k) group
variable annuity.
HOW TO APPLY:
The following
four items should be submitted via e-mail.
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A cover letter which includes
salary requirements
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Curriculum Vitae/Resume
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A brief (2-3 pages) writing
sample from a grant proposal that you have written
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List of 3 professional
references
E-mail documents to
search@difrc.org; include
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR in subject line of e-mail.
APPLICATION DATE:
This position
does not have a closing date at this time.
NOTICE:
No phone calls, please.
Faxed applications or postmarked applications will not be
considered.
ONLY
COMPLETE APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED VIA E-MAIL WILL BE CONSIDERED.
For the
complete position description, click
here.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The Denver Indian Family Resource Center (DIFRC) hires and employs
without regard to race, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity,
age, disability, political or tribal affiliation, sexual
orientation, color, gender identity characteristics or expression,
marital status or veteran status.
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