Job Details
We are currently looking for a Full Time Permanency Worker to join our Child Welfare Permanency Team A team located at the Colony Building working 8:00AM-5:00PM - Mo Tu We Th Fr.
Summary:
Employee will serve as an advocate for First American families who are at risk of having their children removed or who have had their children removed as a result of child abuse and/or neglect. The employee will collaborate and engage with individuals, children, and families dealing with issues related to or stemming from mental illness, substance abuse, family and domestic violence, poverty and/or lack of protective capacity. Employee is subject to on-call status during non-business hours. May be required to manage dangerous situations. Supports the mission of the Chickasaw Nation, and; demonstrates core values in all work functions.
Responsibilities:
* Develops and maintains cooperative referral relationships; facilitates and tracks referrals
* Connects children and families to resources and education on sexual abuse, physical abuse, psychological abuse, and neglect
* Conducts regular home visits to children placed in biological home, foster home, therapeutic foster care homes, group homes, inpatient facilities, youth shelters, etc.
* Assists and assesses parent and child interactions during supervised visitation and in-home interaction. Facilitates sibling and grandparent visits on at least a monthly basis
* Engages children and families in order to collect information to assist with determining needs and conducts family team meetings in order to help develop individual service plans
* Provides written reports and/or testimony regarding the progress of families to the appropriate court of jurisdiction
* Acts as a liaison between the Chickasaw Nation, outside agencies and/or courts to provide safe, stable and nurturing homes for Chickasaw children and families
* Maintains a database to document incidents of child abuse and neglect and family violence and the disposition of these cases
* May engage in public speaking to schools, community organizations, employee groups, citizen meetings, events, etc.
* Prepares monthly reports
* Provide holistic and comprehensive case management services to all clients
* Ensures compliance with all laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures and guidelines for assigned work area
* May transport items within the Chickasaw Nation with an emphasis in and around assigned area
* Maintains files, logs, and records
* Answers the phone, transfers calls, takes messages and screens calls per guidelines for areas served
* Completes all training and development requirements and participates in continuing education opportunities
* Works in a collaborative and supportive manner to support the productivity and safety of the work area, team members and customers of all types
- Shares responsibilities for maintaining adequate supplies and equipment
- Maintains general upkeep of work area and maintains a safe environment
- Observes and addresses potential environmental hazards and risks
- Maintains and promotes professionalism
- Punctual and consistent in meeting start time, work schedule, attendance and other assigned work time metrics
- Adheres to Chickasaw Nation dress code standards
- May provide break coverage for others as assigned
- May augment staff in other areas as needed based on staffing and needs ratio in regularly assigned unit
* Maintain knowledge of and follow all laws, rules, regulations, policies and SOPs for assigned area, e.g. MICS, TICS, hospital standards, health codes, food sanitation, accounting principles, etc.
* All other duties as assigned
Competencies:
Essential:
* Follow instructions, both written and oral
* Adhere to all scheduling and attendance requirements
* Honesty, truthfulness, reliability, accountability
* Read, understand and apply regulations and policies
* Understand Native American culture and tribal programs
* Understand Chickasaw law and law enforcement regulations
* Proficiency in computer applications specific to role
* Knowledge of Indian Child Welfare Act or Statues
* Knowledge of courtroom protocol and mannerisms
* Knowledge of cycle of abuse domestic, substance, mental, etc
* Ability to implement investigative techniques
* Builds effective working relationships
* Communicates verbally with team, departments, guests and management
Skills:
Essential:
* Basic Computer skills
* Must be familiar with the MS Office Suite of products
* Must be able to operate related office equipment
Experience:
Nonessential:
* 1 year directly related experience
Education:
Essential:
* Bachelors Other
Credentials:
Essential:
* Must be over 21 years old
* Pass general background check
* Pass Indian Child Welfare background check
Working Conditions:
Essential:
* Mix of office/non-office settings
* Potentially dangerous situations
* Pass pre-employment drug test
* Travel is primarily in Oklahoma
* Transport children
* May work flexible schedule
* May be on-call
* May be required to work after hours or on weekends as needed
* Sometimes lift and or carry up to 30 lbs