Job Board

The National Tribal Child Welfare Center for Innovation and Advancement maintains this job board to support American Indian and Alaska Native communities—and aligned partners—in recruiting and sustaining a child welfare workforce rooted in cultural knowledge, community strength, and service to Native children and families.

This job board highlights career opportunities that directly contribute to the well-being of Indigenous children, youth, and families, with a focus on roles that align with the values and priorities of Tribal child welfare.

Disclaimer: The Children’s Bureau and the National Tribal Child Welfare Center for Innovation and Advancement do not endorse, guarantee, or take responsibility for the positions, organizations, or employers listed on this job board. Postings are provided for informational purposes only.

The Center accepts job postings from:

  • Federally recognized Tribes and Villages
  • Tribal child welfare programs and consortia
  • Urban Indian organizations
  • Indian-led nonprofits
  • Select federal or state agencies, when positions directly support Tribal child welfare programs or collaboration efforts

 All job postings must relate to Tribal child welfare, ICWA, and social services such as:

  • Child protection
  • Foster care and adoption
  • Prevention and family preservation services
  • ICWA coordination and legal advocacy
  • Youth engagement and transition services
  • Administrative, policy, or leadership roles in Tribal child welfare

To submit a job for consideration, complete the form embedded below. Please review the posting guidelines within the form to ensure the position meets eligibility criteria. All submissions are reviewed by Center staff before being published.

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Foster Home Social Worker

Approve and monitor foster homes. Ensure foster parents meet CINC children's basic needs. CINC Team Member. On-call rotation for after-hours abuse/neglect investigations/foster home emergencies - petition court for after-hours CINC removals and present in court.
  • Case Management, Foster Home, investigations, Recruitment, Social Services, Training, Tribal Child Welfare
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Lead Social Worker

The Lead Social Worker is responsible for oversight of prevention services, child protective services, foster care services, and CINC adoption home studies. Assist with case management as needed. Determine if and/or when family preservation cases close or move to the next step. Serves as a member of the CINC team. Provides on-call rotation for abuse/neglect investigation determinations.
  • Case Management, Foster Care Services, investigations, policy compliance, Prevention Services, Social Services, Supervisor, Tribal Child Welfare
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