The Tribal Youth Advocate position for the Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians is a full-time role dedicated to preventing the separation of Red Cliff families and the removal of tribal children from their homes. Responsibilities include responding to truancy referrals, collaborating with schools, courts, and agencies, developing case and truancy elimination plans, maintaining confidential records, facilitating restorative justice meetings, conducting home visits, providing or referring counseling services, assisting with court processes, and organizing youth focus groups and talking circles. The position requires a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, knowledge of the Indian Child Welfare Act, and familiarity with the Red Cliff community. Benefits include health, dental, disability, life insurance, profit sharing, general leave, and paid holidays, with Indian preference applied in hiring when qualifications are equal. Applications must include a tribal application, background disclosure, resume, and transcripts if applicable.
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- Topic: Job Descriptions
- Tags: Case Management, Family Group Decision Making (FGDM), Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA), Tribal Child Welfare, Youth
The document details the job description for the Prosecutor position in the Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma Tribal Court. The Prosecutor is tasked with prosecuting all criminal, civil, and child welfare cases within the court’s jurisdiction, representing the Nation in legal matters, and ensuring the best interests of the Pawnee Nation. Responsibilities include handling cases under the Indian Child Welfare Act, assisting law enforcement and child welfare workers, coordinating investigations, preparing legal documents, and reporting to the Attorney General. The role requires either membership in good standing with any State Bar Association or graduation from an ABA-approved law school, with compensation set at $450 per meeting.
- Topic: Job Descriptions
- Tags: Abuse, Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA), Investigation, Tribal Court
The Tribal Court/Probate Clerk for the Quapaw Tribe of Oklahoma is responsible for administering all Tribal court operations, including trial and appellate courts and administrative tribunals. Key duties include managing legal filings, preparing court dockets, handling confidential matters, preparing realty documents, updating land ownership records, and communicating with landowners, heirs, and lessees. The position requires strong knowledge of probate policies, attention to detail, computer proficiency, and interpersonal skills. A bachelor’s degree or significant probate clerk experience is preferred, and candidates must meet bonding and background check requirements. Preference is given to qualified Quapaw Tribe members and their families.
- Topic: Job Descriptions
- Tags: Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA), Tribal Court, Tribal Government
The Tribal Child Support Program Manager is responsible for overseeing the Coeur d’Alene Tribal Child Support Program, including its development, implementation, administration, and promotion. Reporting to the Legal Counsel Director, the manager handles program planning, budgeting, staff supervision, policy compliance, and adherence to federal regulations such as Title IV-D of the Social Security Act. Key duties include managing staff and caseloads, ensuring quality client services, maintaining records, preparing reports, developing interagency agreements, and advocating for the program. The role requires strong administrative, legal, and communication skills, cultural sensitivity, confidentiality, and the ability to address complex issues. Candidates must meet educational and experience requirements, possess knowledge of tribal and federal law, and pass background and drug checks. The position is federally funded and requires a comprehensive application process.
- Topic: Job Descriptions
- Tags: Case Management, Policy, Services, Tribal Child Welfare, Tribal Government
The job announcement from the Shoshone-Paiute Tribes seeks a Social Worker for the Newe-Numa Resource Program in Owyhee, Nevada, offering a pay range of $18.75 to $24.88 per hour based on experience. The position focuses on child welfare, foster care program development and licensing, child placement, collaboration on the Indian Child Welfare Act, and providing services in child and adult custodial care. Responsibilities include conducting assessments, preparing reports, participating in interdisciplinary teams, and supporting family preservation. Applicants must have a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or 6-8 years of relevant experience, a valid or pending state social work license, experience with Native American populations, and a driver’s license from Idaho or Nevada. The role requires passing drug tests and background checks, with preference given to qualified Indian applicants under the Indian Preference Act, though all qualified candidates are considered. Applications must be complete and submitted by the specified deadline.
- Topic: Job Descriptions
- Tags: Case Management, Foster Care, Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA), Licensing
The Social Worker I position with the Pascua Yaqui Tribe involves managing caseloads within various social services programs, including assessing client needs, determining benefits, providing case management, and offering crisis intervention. Responsibilities include client education, referrals, progress monitoring, developing service plans, and preparing reports, with duties tailored to specific focus areas such as foster care, family advocacy, or elder assistance. The role requires knowledge of case management, community resources, relevant laws, and an understanding or willingness to learn Yaqui culture. Qualifications include an associate’s degree in a related field and two years of experience or equivalent, with possible requirements for certifications, a valid Arizona driver’s license, and flexible work hours. Bilingual ability and tribal membership are preferred for certain assignments, and the position may involve use of tribal or personal vehicles.
- Topic: Job Descriptions
- Tags: Assessment, Case Management, Foster Care, Indigenous Ways of Knowing, Intervention Services
The Social Worker Indian Child Welfare Specialist provides social work services and case management to Indian children and families, working within the Social Services Department and frequently appearing in court. The position requires a Master’s Degree in Social Work or a related field, or a Bachelor’s Degree with three years of direct child welfare experience, as well as knowledge of state, tribal, and federal child welfare laws. Key responsibilities include direct service provision under federal grants, case planning, report preparation, home visits, court attendance, and coordination of child abuse and neglect referrals. The role is on-call 24/7 for emergencies, requires a clean background and drug-free status, and mandates CPR certification. Indian preference applies in hiring, and applicants must submit relevant documentation and have no history of certain criminal or disciplinary issues.
- Topic: Job Descriptions
- Tags: Abuse, Case Management, Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA), Reunification, Tribal Child Welfare
The Social Services Specialist I position within the Community Health and Wellness/Social Services Department is responsible for delivering a range of protective and support services to children, the elderly, and families, including crisis intervention, risk assessment, abuse and neglect investigations, case management, and collaboration with law enforcement. Key duties involve client intake, developing and implementing service plans, arranging placements, supervising family visits, preparing court reports, and providing court testimony. The role requires a bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, or a related field, two years of relevant experience, eligibility for social work licensure, and completion of CPR and First Aid certifications within three months of hire. The position is classified as High Risk Public Trust, necessitating comprehensive background checks, and values skills in crisis intervention, confidentiality, effective communication, and the ability to work under stress and on a 24-hour on-call basis, with fluency in the Tribe language preferred.
- Topic: Job Descriptions
- Tags: Abuse, Case Management, Foster Care, Neglect, Reunification
The Social Services Program Manager for the Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians is responsible for overseeing the Social Services Program, including managing staff, supervising social workers, and ensuring effective adult and child welfare case management. Key duties include addressing program complaints, ensuring compliance with court orders and laws, developing program policies, serving as liaison to the Child Welfare Commission, and handling crisis intervention and court testimony. The position requires a bachelor’s degree in Social Work or Human Services, at least three years of relevant tribal experience, and strong knowledge of the Indian Child Welfare Act, with preference for advanced degrees and experience with the LTBB community. Additional requirements include cultural sensitivity, excellent communication skills, a valid driver’s license, insurability, and the ability to pass a background check, with Indian Preference applied in hiring.
- Topic: Job Descriptions
- Tags: Abuse, Case Management, Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA), Neglect
The Social Services Program Manager position within the Community Health and Wellness/Social Services Department is responsible for planning, organizing, and supervising programs focused on protective services for children and the elderly, ensuring compliance with federal, tribal, and BIA regulations. Key responsibilities include strategic planning, budget management, staff training, legal compliance, program evaluation, crisis intervention, and external representation. The role requires a bachelor’s degree in a related field, ten years of progressive experience in human or social services, and five years in a supervisory capacity, with preference for a master’s degree and CPR/First Aid certification. The position is classified as High Risk Public Trust, necessitating extensive background checks, and emphasizes leadership, case management, and the ability to work with diverse populations under demanding conditions, with preference given to tribal members.
- Topic: Job Descriptions
- Tags: Abuse, Case Management, Leadership, Neglect, Tribal Child Welfare