POSITION STATEMENT: Under the direct supervision of the Tribal Administrator the incumbent will assist with the Social Services for Tribal, public, and voluntary organizations providing services in the Child Welfare, Foster Care and Adult Custodial Care fields to individual children, families, groups and community members. SPECIFIC DUTIES: 1. Assist with the Child Welfare Program. 2. Develop the Foster Care Program and licensure for foster families. 3. Place children in foster homes as required, including follow-up, and evaluates home for foster home licensing. 4. Establishes and maintains relationship with other federal and state agencies involved with the Indian Child Welfare Act, Adult Custodial Care and Foster Care in order to meet required needs and services. 5. Assists in certifying children “at risk” for Day Care Services. 6. Assists with receiving and processes referrals, complaints or requests for service. Assists with conducting assessments and fact-finding interviews of child abuse or neglect to obtain and assess mental, physical, economic, employment, and social status of client/family. 7. Prepares written intake reports based on initial interviews with referents and subjects of assessment. Drafts case plans related to child abuse/neglect issues with recommendations for case related service decisions. 8. Participates in interdisciplinary (Child Protection Team) team staffing to formulate and/or modify treatment plans. 9. Provide social services, support and change-oriented activities to preserve family unit and promote client self-determination. 10. Prepare case record notes attesting to engagement with clients and results from specific services. 11. Perform on-site evaluations of foster homes to determine if appropriate for child placement and recommend approval/disapproval for licensing. Will manage files and conduct case management. 12. Research, obtain and make referrals to community resources and provide courtrelated services including court testimony, court reports and other legal documentation and mediation, negotiation and implementation of agreements. 13. Consult with experienced social workers, law enforcement, court personnel, community resource workers and school staff. 14. Other duties as assigned by supervisor EDUCATION & WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: 1. Must possess a bachelor’s degree in social work or related field. 2. A Master’s degree in Social Work is preferred and or a State Social Work License. 3. Must have some experience working with Native American populations. 4. Ability to interpret and explain Federal regulations governing eligibility. 5. Must be willing to work with clients in a patience and a pleasant attitude are a requirement. 6. Knowledge of Privacy Act and have the ability to maintain client confidentiality. 7. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in written form. 8. Must possess a Drivers License in Idaho or Nevada. GRADE INCREMENTS: Salary can be determined based on Education and Experience.
