VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
POSITION: Caseworker, Indian Child Welfare Program
LOCATION: ICW Office, Concho, Oklahoma, Annex Building
ISSUE DATE: Dec. 19, 2007 CLOSING DATE: Until Filled
DUTIES: The Caseworker is under the direct supervision of the ICW Supervisory Caseworker in the implementation of the Federal Indian Child Welfare Act of 1978, the Caseworker is responsible for providing case management services to clients and the general public.
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:
- Provide advocacy and casework services for Indian families with children in the custody of State or Tribal jurisdiction;
- Attend DHS or collateral party meetings and tribal/state court hearings to represent and advocate for children, families and tribal interests concerning Cheyenne-Arapaho Children;
- Provide written or oral reports on clients to appropriate requesting parties when requested appropriately;
- Develop and maintain client files by quality criteria established;
- Attend and present to the Adoption Review and Foster Home Certification Committee when necessary;
- Conduct/Plan/Co-Facilitate Community Prevention Activities;
- Provide crisis intervention to clients, and while on-call, and as necessary;
- Serve as backup for Child Protective Services investigations;
- Develop and maintain casework networks;
- Participate in weekly case staff meetings, department staff meetings, BIA Quarterly meetings, and local/area CPT meetings;
- Serve as department Supervisor or Director of Social Services when necessary;
- Transport clients when necessary;
- Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Prefer Bachelors Degree in Social Work or related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience;
• Require one year of experience in professional related experience;
QUALIFICATIONS CONTINUED:
• Knowledge and an understanding of the Indian Child Welfare Act of 1978;
• Ability to work flexible hours and willing to work other than normal working hours including weekends, holidays and after 5:00 PM;
• Must have knowledge of crisis theory and interventions;
• Must understand and strive to implement the program’s goals, objectives, rules and regulations;
• Must have basic knowledge of early childhood education and child welfare casework and child abuse and neglect indicators;
• Possess communication skills, written and oral, to relate to Indian and Non-Indian communities, other agencies and the general public;
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality on all client matters and other matters protected by the Privacy Act as well as other confidentiality regulations;
• OSBI and criminal background check required and be adjudicated appropriately;
• Must possess a current Oklahoma Driver’s License to operate a government owned vehicle;
• Prefer knowledge of Cheyenne-Arapaho/Native American cultures and values;
• Ability to work with difficult clientele.
• Cheyenne-Arapaho Indian Preference.
SALARY NEGOTIABLE
APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Submit Tribal Application, resume, transcripts, diplomas, certifications, valid Oklahoma Driver’s license and CDIB to:
Cheyenne-Arapaho Tribes of Oklahoma
Personnel Department
P. O. Box 38
Concho, Ok 73022