TRIBAL SOCIAL WORKER
$25 - $30 USD hourly
Job Description & Required Qualifications
The Skull Valley Band of Goshute Indians is needing a qualified Social Worker with experience with the Indian Child Welfare Act. Social Worker will provide crisis intervention and assists tribal members with access to services and care. The Social Worker will also serve tribal members who are victims or potential victims of violence and will make referrals to various agencies and resources on behalf of tribal members. This position is a grant funded position.
Essential Functions:
- Responsible for developing and implementing Individual Plans to assist tribal members and their families to cope and/or restore social, emotional and environmental factors.
- Interview tribal members, assess needs, analyze situations and provide options along with appropriate related community resources.
- Act as an advocate for at-risk clients/families as needed; including representing the Tribe in State and Tribal Court.
- Provide counseling and referrals or plans for correction, facilitates groups and serves as a liaison with participant’s family, home and other community services.
- Follow up each case to ensure that the plan or program is working for the participants.
- Document actions taken and schedule follow up meetings, progress, etc.
- Provide statistical information for grant reporting.
- Collaborate with the Skull Valley Band of Goshute’s Executive Committee and outside agencies to ensure all resources are used effectively.
The above duties and responsibilities are not an all-inclusive list but rather a general representation of the duties and responsibilities associated with this position. The duties and responsibilities will be subject to change based on the needs and/or deemed necessary by the Executive Committee.
REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience:
- Master’s preferred or Associate’s degree (AA or AS) in Human Services field from an accredited college or university preferred.
- Minimum of two (2) years’ experience working in a Human Services field
- Minimum of one (1) in an ICWA program preferred.
- LCSW preferred.
- 2 years of social work preferred
- Minimum one year’s experience in case management and case reporting
Other Qualifications:
- Valid Utah Driver License and insurable for auto insurance
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Excel, Power Point, and Outlook.
Language Skills:
- Excellent writing, oral and interpersonal communication skills.
- Ability to interact with individuals from varied backgrounds, age groups and with a variety of health care needs.
- Ability to write routine reports and correspondence; speak effectively in one-on-one and small group situations.
Preference will be given to qualified Native American applicants in accordance with the Indian Preference Act Title 25, US Code Section 472 & 473 and PL 93-638. Appropriate verification of Native American status is required. Other than the, Federal Law requires that all applications be considered without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age or national origin. The Skull Valley Band of Goshute Indians is an Equal Opportunity Employer, subject to provision of P.L. 93-638 Indian Preference Act.
The Skull Valley Band of Goshute Indians is committed to a drug and alcohol-free workplace. Any job offer is conditional upon successful passing of a pre-employment drug test and an extensive background security check.
JOB SPECIFICATIONS
Job Type: Full Time
Salary: $25.00 to $30.00/hour
Work Location: Skull Valley Reservation, Tooele County
Pay Frequency: Twice monthly
Schedule: TBD
Pay: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour