part-time, icwa caseworker, mashpee wampanoag tribe

7/27/2019 Part-Time, ICWA Caseworker, Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe

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Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe483Great Neck Rd So.Mashpee, MA02649Phone (508) 477-0208 Fax (508) 477-1218

Job Title: Human Services/ICWA Caseworker

Location: Mashpee Offices

Reports To: ICWA Director

Status: Part-Time

Salary Range: $18.00 to $22.00 per hour (commensurate with experiences)

Summary:A caseworker to provide assistance to tribal families to improve their social andeconomic home environment; to protect children and their families so as to maximize thefamilys well-being. Responsibilities will include assessing the families safety,abuse/neglect and to be aware of any signs of danger in the family; Assess the familystrengthens and their weaknesses, along with the familys capabilities. It must be a person

who has a strong desire to help others. Advises and aids individuals and tribal familiesrequiring assistance in compliance with Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA)

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Conducts screening to determine eligibility for services Secures information such as medical, psychological, and social factors

contributing to clients situation, and evaluates these factors and clients

capacities.

Work in coordination with all appropriate departments and participate in the teameffort to support

MWT families and their children. Advises client individually, in family, or in other small group settings regarding

plans for meeting needs, and aids client to mobilize internal capacities andenvironmental resources to improve social functioning.

Refers clients to community resources and other organizations. Coordinateavailable resources to meet clients families needs.

Compiles records and prepares reports and disseminates information. Ensure caseplans are keep accurate and current. Participate in regular case file reviews.Documents case contacts and maintains case files.

Accesses and records client and community resource information.


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Secures supplementary information such as employment, medical records, orschool reports.

Attend and participate in court hearings as necessary. Identifies problems or barriers faced by clients such as personal and family

adjustments, finances, employment, food, clothing, housing, and physical andmental impairments to determine nature and degree of problem.

Promotes and coordinates activities of agencies, groups and individuals to meetidentified needs.

Expected to make monthly home visits to our families. Interprets needs, programs, and services to agencies, groups, and individuals

involved and provides assistance.

Stays informed of all internal and external programs available for Tribal Membersthat will enhance their quality of life.

Maintains contact with representatives of other organizations to exchange andupdate information on resources and services available.

Maintains accurate case records of assessment, activities, and plans; writesummaries, reports, and correspondences.

Evaluate service needs and assist in research and development of resources tomeet service needs.

Remain current on issues related to services for families, children, and the Tribe;and Federal or State legislation or regulations in relation to social servicedelivery.

Collaborates with the Department of Children & Families (DCF) ICWA trainingsand presentations.

Maintains strict client confidentiality and becomes familiar with Indian ChildWelfare Act.

Competencies:

To perform the job successfully, and individual should demonstrate the followingcompetencies:

Possess ability to work cooperatively with internal and external agencies andbureaucratic procedures.

Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner. Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; responds promptly to

customer needs and responds to request for services and assistance

Maintains confidentiality. Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations. Writes clearly and informatively; edits work for spelling and grammar. Shows respect and sensitivity to Tribal citizens and Native American culture. Works with integrity and ethically. Follows policies and procedures. Adapts to changes in the work environment. Is consistently at work and on time. Follows instructions, responds to management direction. Exhibits sound and accurate judgment. Reacts well under pressure.


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Treats others with respect and consideration, regardless of their status or position. Other duties may be assigned.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essentialduty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge,skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable

individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/Experience:

A Bachelors degree preferred in some type of Human Services or a related field, havingbasic knowledge of social work theory and practice, will accept an Associates degree(A.A.) from a two-year college with a concentration in human and/or social services anda minimum of two years related experience.

Language Ability:

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, including correspondences andmemos. Ability to write simple correspondences. Ability to effectively presentinformation in one-on-one and small group settings to customer, clients, and otheremployees of the organization.

Math Ability:

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using wholenumbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent andto draw and interpret bar graphs.

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed written or oralinstructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables andstandardized situations.

Computer Skills:

To perform this job successfully, an individual possess computer skills and knowledge ofword, excel spreadsheet and to access and retrieve information from the internet.

Certificates and Licenses:

Must be certified in CPR/First Aid or obtain certification within 90 days of hire and mustpossess a valid drivers license.


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Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those anemployee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonableaccommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform theessential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by anemployee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonableaccommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform theessential functions. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit. Theemployee is frequently required to walk. The employee is occasionally required to stand.

Additional Requirement:

Must submit to a criminal background check

Preference is given to qualified Native American candidates in accordance with theIndian Preference Act of 1934 (Title 25, U.S.A., Section 472)

Apply by September 23, 2013 to:

Human Resources

Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe

483 Great Neck Road South

Mashpee, MA 02649

or

[email protected]