Position Title
Child Welfare Social Worker
Job Type
Full-Time
Classification
Exempt
Grade
E5 (17.89 - 26.84)
Department
Social Services
Supervisor
Position Summary
Under direct supervision the Child Welfare Social Worker is responsible for providing child welfare counseling services to Indian families; protects children’s rights, promotes family unity; provides reunification services to Indian families; promotes healthy families. Maintains confidentiality of all privileged information.-
Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology or related field plus two years’ experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
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Preference given to qualified Indians.
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Accepts casework referral and case assignments from supervisor.
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Works closely in concert with child welfare caseworkers providing family reunification services to Indian families.
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Receives case referrals to prevent removal and out of home placement of dependent children.
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Provides referral of appropriate services to families including medical, dental, mental health needs.
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Assists parent in parenting skills and related considerations.
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Encourages parental education in early child development.
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Advocates school attendance.
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Performs home visits working directly with families.
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Monitors and maintains case record files on individual client’s progress.
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Reports suspicion of child abuse and neglect.
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Prepares monthly reports as requested by the Director.
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Understands program policies and procedures.
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Performs other duties as required.
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Knowledge of the Indian Child Welfare Act, Child Protection Teams, and State and Federal programs and their codes/laws.
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Knowledge of State and Federal by-laws pertaining to children.
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Knowledge in adolescent behavior.
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Knowledge of modern office practices, procedures, and equipment.
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Ability to communicate effectively in the English language both verbally and in writing.
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Ability to work under heavy stress situations.
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Skill in effective interviewing, listening and writing.
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Skill in human relation as required working with children/youth and families.
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Ability to work closely with Law Enforcement Department and the Tribal Courts on a daily basis.
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Ability to work closely with outside agencies.
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Ability to establish and maintain professional relationships with individuals of varying social and cultural backgrounds and with co-workers at all levels.
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Ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
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Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
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Skill in assessment summaries and case management.
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Skill in operating business computers and office machines, including in a Windows environment, specifically Word, Excel, Access, and presentation software (such as PowerPoint).
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While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly is required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk. The employee occasionally is required to stand; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
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Work is generally performed in an office setting with a moderate noise level. Evening and/or weekend work may be required and may be required to be on-call. Travel may be required for training, meetings, conferences, presentations, and other events.
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The Washoe Tribe of Nevada & California requires a background check of each new hire for employment purposes. Therefore, all conditionally offered positions will be subject to the following:
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Negative alcohol and drug screen
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Meet requirements of Public Law 101-630
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Obtain or possess a valid driver’s license for either the state of Nevada or California within 30 days
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Must be insurable under the Washoe Tribe’s driving policy