Director of Misko Miikana

Director of Misko Miikana – Residential Treatment Center

Organization Overview

The American Indian Community Development Corporation (AICDC) is a culturally rooted nonprofit organization dedicated to strengthening American Indian communities in the Twin Cities metro area. Founded in 1992, AICDC provides culturally unique initiatives, housing, and entrepreneurial programs that improve the lives and livelihoods of American Indian people. Through decades of service, AICDC has built strong, trusted relationships with Tribal Governments and community partners, working collaboratively to deliver respectful, community-driven services.

Summary

The Director of Misko Miikana is responsible for the overall leadership, administration, operation, delivery of substance use disorder (SUD) treatment services, and ensures strict compliance in accordance with Minnesota Statutes Sections 245G.11, 245A, 245B, day to day service delivery, policy implementation, and personnel management, and applicable regulations to maintain the highest standard of client care. This role ensures the delivery of safe, effective, and compliant services for individuals experiencing substance use disorders, direct staff oversight, regulatory compliance, and quality assurance.

Misko Miikana is a 24/7 hour inpatient treatment facility that supports our community by ensuring services are person-centered, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership and direction for the Misko Miikana.
• Manage all aspects of treatment service delivery and ensure a responsible staff member is assigned during all hours of operation.
• Maintain complete knowledge of Minnesota statutes regarding chemical dependency, vulnerable adult maltreatment reporting, and maltreatment of adults.
• Supervise all clinical, counseling, and administrative staff.
• Monitor compliance with documentation, service delivery, and staffing standards.
• Oversee daily operations to ensure effective, efficient, and safe service delivery.
• Maintain and document staff qualifications, competencies, orientation, and annual training hours within individual personnel files.
• Develop and maintain constructive and cooperative working relationships with others.
• Establish long term Treatment Center goals and specify strategies and actions to achieve them.
• Monitor program initiatives, review client charts for compliance, and spearhead corrective action plans in response to internal audits or Minnesota Department of Human Services reviews.
• Develop, implement, and periodically review facility policies and procedures to reflect shifting state, federal, and local regulations.
• Ensure program environment supports client safety, dignity, and recovery.
• Collaborate with leadership on budgeting, resource allocation, and operational planning.
• Support compliance with billing, documentation, and reporting requirements.
• Oversee hiring, onboarding, supervision, and performance management of program staff.
• Ensure adequate staffing levels based on census and client acuity.
• Ensure policies, procedures, and practices are consistently implemented, and performance and outcomes are monitored.
• Ensure services are aligned with Individual Treatment Plans (ITPs) and client needs.
• Promote staff accountability, engagement, and professional development.
• Maintain relationships with community partners, referral sources, and external providers.
• Ensure adherence to safety protocols, including oversight of response to emergency or critical incidents and ensure appropriate reporting and follow-up.
• Collaborate with internal departments to support coordinated program operations.
• Represent the program in meetings, partnerships, and community initiatives.
• Develop ongoing training programs, staff education, and quality improvement initiatives.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in administration or personnel supervision in human services or related field
• Minimum 3 years of leadership experience in healthcare, behavioral health, or human services
• Documented competency and understanding of Minnesota Chapters 245A, 245G, 260E, and sections 626.557 and 626.5572 regulations and licensing requirements
• Two years of experience providing direct services to individuals with substance use disorders.
• Two years of management or administrative experience of SUD direct services.
• Successful completion of Minnesota Department of Human Services background study.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Active Minnesota license as a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC).
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to safely perform job duties in a healthcare environment, including emergency response.
• Ability to lift and assist clients (up to 100 lbs. with assistance when necessary).
• Ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, and bend for extended periods.
• Ability to perform CPR and first aid for extended periods if required.
• Ability to push/pull equipment (e.g., beds, chairs).
• Ability to navigate stairs in emergency situations.

Equal Employment Opportunity

American Indian Community Development Corporation (AICDC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

AICDC is dedicated to creating an inclusive and culturally respectful workplace and strongly encourages American Indian/Alaska Native individuals and other candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply.