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Department: | Tribal Family & Youth Services |
Location: | Craig, AK |
POSITION DESCRIPTION
Family Caseworker I
INFORMATION
Job Class: Caseworker
Department: Tribal Family & Youth Services
Type of Position: Non-Exempt
Location of Work: Craig
Covered Position: Yes
Salary Grade(s): 8
Hours of Work: M-F, 8:00 am 4:30 pm
Employment Category: Regular, Full-Time
PURPOSE
The incumbent, assigned to a specific geographic area, works for Tlingit & Haida (T&H) Tribal Family & Youth Services (TFYS) Department. Provides case management to tribal members and their families and makes appropriate referrals to community resources to meet the needs of clients.
REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS
Reports To: Depends on funding source
Supervises: N/A
Liaison To: Employment & Training and other Social Services Agencies
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Provide para-professional case management
Recruit prospective foster and adoptive parents
Conduct foster care licensing studies
Conduct adoption home studies
Review notifications and petitions involving dependent Indian children and take appropriate Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) action including participation in judicial determinations
Response for interdepartmental and interagency coordination (i.e. State Social Service agencies, school district personnel and other tribal organizations) on foster care, adoption and ICWA related child and family matters
Explain the T&H foster care, adoption and ICWA programs to individuals, agencies, and the community
Provide regular activity reports to supervisor as requested; may serve on special work-related committees
Maintain confidential case records, compile statistical information, and meet all reporting requirements
Distribute, receive, and review financial assistance applications to ensure they are complete, and attachments are present. Will forward completed applications to appropriate person personnel for determinations
Other duties as assigned
DECISION MAKING AUTHORITY
Spending Authority: N/A
Other Authority: N/A
NECESSARY SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
Knowledge of Federal Indian Child Welfare Act (Public Law 95-608) and its significance, history and implementation
Knowledge of all applicable state and federal laws and regulations
Ability to abide by the basic regulations, operating policies and procedures regarding TFYS programs
Knowledge of community needs problems and resources, sensitivity to diverse cultures and community standards
Ability to collaborate, coordinate, implement, and advocate for youth, adults, and families
Communication skills, both verbal and written, ability to develop and present clear reports and meet deadlines
Knowledge of child protective services, social work practices, case planning, and case management
Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships as necessitated by work assignments
Protect and maintain confidentiality of clients
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (education, experience, skills)
Family Caseworker I
Bachelors degree in Social Work (BSW) or closely related field
Valid Alaska Drivers License
Substitution for degree:
2 years experience as a Family Service Worker I or equivalent may be substituted
UNUSUAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS OR RESTRICTIONS
The majority of work is performed in a professional office setting and is generally sedentary, requiring routine walking, standing, bending, and carrying of items weighing less than 40 lbs. Travel on small aircraft or ferry may be required.
CONDITIONS OF HIRE:
All employment at Tlingit & Haida is at will. This means that the employee or Tlingit & Haida may terminate employment at any time and for any reason. Unless specified in writing, no term of employment is expressed or implied for this position.
Tlingit & Haida is a no tolerance workplace. All regular employees may be required to pass a pre-employment and subsequent random drug and alcohol screening to be eligible for and maintain employment.
Tlingit & Haida requires a criminal background check be conducted on all employees. All employment offers are conditional until federal criminal background check results verify your eligibility to work for Tlingit & Haida.