Caseworker

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Title: Caseworker

Department/Division: Social Services

Status: Full-Time / Monday-Friday, occasional nights and weekends

Salary : Hourly / DOE

Supervisor: Social Services Director, Program Manager

Subordinates: None

Benefits Employer Paid Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401K Retirement Plan (Eligibility after one year service). Company matches half of employee's contribution up to 7%

Vacation Earn up to 13 days per year for FT employees

Sick Leave Earn up to 13 days per year for FT employees

Life Insurance The Company provides up to $25,000.00

POSITION SUMMARY :

Under the primary direction of the Program Manager, the Caseworker will provide direct support and services to clients as part the Social Services Department, within multiple programs and varying populations. The Caseworker will provide assessment, intervention and case management services to clients both in a field and office setting. This position will work in partnership with other clinical and healthcare professionals, responsible for managing caseloads and be responsible for maintaining confidential and accurate records at all times.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide case management services;
• Provide assessment and intervention/referral services;
• Provide supervised visitation services for family support and child welfare services;
• Provide in-home and group parenting classes;
• Provide parents and the Pala community with psychoeducational information and materials to promote healthy parenting styles;
• Maintain accurate records and files;
• Prepare letters and documents;
• Grant reporting and associated activities;
• Maintain the safety and confidentiality of clients;
• Provide services that prioritize and align with Native cultural values;
• Perform related functions as assigned

SECONDARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide mental health/suicide intervention services and make appropriate referrals
• Provide post crisis follow up services, including coordinating services and referrals

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, CERTIFICATIONS AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge and understanding of child development, child welfare and behavioral health
• Ability to work independently but with strong teamwork commitment
• Ability to use computer for data entry and periodic reporting
• Endorsement and support of family preservation goals, Tribal culture and philosophy
• Good interpersonal communication and organizational skills
• Maintain ethical guidelines
• Collaborate with community partner agencies to access appropriate referral services for clients and families
• Previous experience working with Native American Populations or individuals with mental health challenges would be preferred.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, Sociology or any other related field, from an accredited college or university, or
• A combination of four years of education and work experience in similar or related fields.
• Must pass pre-employment and random drug testing during employment.
• Must acknowledge and agree to maintain a Drug-Free workplace (including marijuana) as a condition of employment with the Pala Band of Mission Indians.

• Must be able to pass a background check and be able to work with children.

• Must have a valid class "C" driver's license and have a clean driving record.
• Must be willing to work in the field and travel within and outside of city limits.
• CPR/First Aid certified preferred; if not, certification must be completed within 60 days of being hired
• Indian preference will apply. The Pala Band of Mission Indians will give hiring preference to fully qualified applicants that are Pala Tribal Members.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS :

All employees are expected to follow the Tribal Employee Handbook of the Pala Band of Mission Indians and must adhere to any additional applicable addendums.