Case Worker

The Caseworker works directly with children, young adults, and families involved with the Tribal Court and/or probation system, as well as individuals who have experienced or witnessed crime. The position provides case management, service referrals, advocacy, and ongoing support to help participants access resources and meet their needs. This role also coordinates with partner agencies, maintains accurate case records, and may assist participants through home visits, school visits, and court-related support.

1. Updates and maintains Community Resource Guide and coordinates assistance between Tribal, State and County programs or nonprofit agencies.

2. Conducts intake/screening either via phone or in person at early intervention process of request for service and determination of eligibility.

3. Provides support services on behalf of the participant to obtain needed services, and deliver crisis intervention services as needed.

4. Refers participant to service provider(s) for social and developmental services such as victim/offender services, wrap-around services, mental health treatment and/or counseling, education rights assistance, academic assistance, housing assistance, life skills, and vocational/job training.

5. Works closely with referring agencies regarding referral processes, enrollment outcomes and service needs of referred youth. Referring agencies include but are not limited to law enforcement/ police departments, schools, probation department and courts.

6. Makes home and school visitations as needed, and may attend tribal court hearings as support person.

7. Provides access to alternative treatments such as traditional practices.

8. Prepares clear, concise, and comprehensive caseload records and makes sound recommendations on the basis of such information as well as organizes and manages a caseload.

9. Maintains record keeping system, timesheets, scheduling, and related paperwork, and assists in meeting grant requirements, reporting and data collection.

10. Communicates regularly with supervisor, receives orders/tasks and implements assignments/tasks courteously.

11. Assists Administrator or Designee in planning and executing program outreach/educational events.

1. Demonstrated ability to input data, organize files and manage database software.

2. Demonstrates ability to use a variety of computer programs and in particular understand, and when necessary, operates software such as Windows 10 and MS Office Suite applications.

3. Demonstrates strong organizational skills, be able to prioritize duties and ensure timely completion of tasks.

1. Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work and/or Psychology; AND:

     a. two years of case management experience in social work and/or juvenile justice or a closely related field; OR

     b. an equivalent combination of education/experience (1:2).

2. Must complete mandated reporter training and Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)/First Aid within 60 days of hire.

3. Must complete the four sections of Victim Assistance Online Training (45hrs) within 60 days of hire.

4. Must be a self-starter, well organized, and willing to learn new skills.

5. Must possess valid driver's license, good driving record, and be insurable by the Tribe's insurance carrier.

6. Must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screening test.

7. Must adhere to required pre-employment background check, crim check and FBI fingerprints. Additionally, (IF applicable): Investigation of character as required by the Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Act (ICPFVP). The minimum standards require an investigation that shall include: a check of fingerprint files of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and to appropriate local law enforcement agencies. The applicant must not have been found guilty of, or entered a plea of no contender or guilty plea to any felonious offenses or two or more misdemeanor offense under Federal, State, or Tribal law involving crimes of violence; sexual assault, molestation, exploitation, contact or prostitution; crimes against persons; an offense committed against children.

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