Indian Child Welfare Case Manager

Bois Forte Band of Chippewa
5344 Lakeshore Drive Nett Lake MN, 55772 218-757-3261/1-800-221-8129

INDIAN CHILD WELFARE CASE MANAGER

Opens: December 18, 2024
Closes: December 27, 2024

Department: Health & Human Services Reports to (title): Indian Child Welfare/Victim Services
Manger

Job Code: N-11 (Grade I)
N-12 (Grade II)
N-13 (Grade III)
Depending on Qualifications

Job Location: Bois Forte Family Health Services- Nett
Lake, MN

Pay Range: Min 18.04 Mid: $22.55 Max: $27.07
Min: $19.13 Mid: $23.91 Max: $28.69
Min: $20.27 Mid: $25.34 Max: $30.41

Supervises: None

Hours/week: 40 Classification: Non-Exempt

Type of Position: Full Time Effective Date: 10/23/2024

Indian Child Protection
Background:

Yes Revised Date: 10/23/2024

Telecommute: No

PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS

In performance of their respective tasks and duties all employees of Bois Forte Band of Chippewa are expected to conform to the
following:

• Uphold all principles of confidentiality to the fullest extent.

• Adhere to all professional and ethical behavior standards of the tribal government (may also be referred to as “Band”).

• Interact in an honest, trustworthy, and respectful manner with employees, community, visitors, and vendors.

• Comply with Bois Forte Band of Chippewa policies and procedures.

• Display respect and understanding of Bois Forte Band of Chippewa traditions and values.

POSITION PURPOSE

Indian Child Welfare (ICW) Case Manager will coordinate and provide comprehensive services regarding Child Protection, Family
Preservation, Foster Care, and Juvenile services. ICW Case Manager provides services through intake referrals, assessment,
investigation, case management, and service referrals. ICW Case Manager is responsible for case plan assessment and
development for low to high-risk child specific situations, coordinates referrals, maintaining case files, billing, and data entry.
Assist with program resources to best serve Indian families to maintain child safely in the home and/or family stabilization. ICW
Case Manager works on behalf of the tribe, for families involved in tribal, state and county child welfare system.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES, FUNCTIONS, & RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Provides services to children and adolescents with low to high complex needs. Children with these needs include those
who are, or who have experienced a combination of mental illness, the abuse of drugs/ alcohol, domestic and family
violence, child sexual assault and other issues.

2. Meet with parents, children, family members, kinship, and foster care providers to develop affiliation, and support all
levels of the family dynamic with an emphasis on preservation and reunification.

3. Accept intake referrals, assessment of needs, assist with forensic interview, gather information, collaborates with other
professionals.

4. Develops an intake safety case plan, provides crises intervention in emergency situations, which supports family
preservation and natural support.

5. Develop, complete, and regularly review a written individual case plan based on the assessment of direct services
needed by children and family.

6. Follow the Child Welfare Target Case Management guidelines for assessment, visitation, family preservation, foster care,
and clinical documentation all correspondence.

7. Create and participate with in-home visitation to monitor the client/family safety case plan, and other family centered
work that supports native family presentation.

8. Enter daily clinical documentation and all required billing practices in accordance with Child Welfare Targeted Case
Management and reimbursement activities under Title IV-E (Training will be provided).

9. Complete all forms and data entry for case management: weekly progress/encounter notes, billing encounters, monthly
progress reports, and file reviews records (paper and electronic).

10. Provide and/or arrange transportation as needed for clients/family.

11. Maintain effective professional public relations within the community and services agencies.

12. Present ongoing communication with clients and make referrals to other agencies when needed.

13. Positively interact with clients, families, individuals, organizations, and system partners to further develop cooperative

and collaborative efforts in responding to client/family needs.

14. Monitor and assess progress with chemical substances, mental health services, parenting sessions, medical

requirements, and education.

15. Coordinate (supervise when needed) a family visitation plan; assists in making parents feel comfortable during parenting

time for family.

16. Coordinate referral for the provision of services for the client/family with appropriate services providers.

12. Work collaboratively with court and utilize the authority of the courts and law enforcement to provide protective service
to clients/family through the interpretation, planning, implementation, and monitoring of court orders issued.

13. Prepare court petitions and clinical documentation court reports.
14. Testify in tribal and district court hearings, and if qualified provide Expert Testimony.
15. Provide family and kinship service to identify relative placements for children, supports family preservation, including

foster care placement and permanent planning placement when necessary.
16. Adhere to active efforts include but are not limited to supportive services, program financial support, transportation,

client/family visitation plan, communication support, scheduling, arranging services, gathering release of information,
home visiting, and childcare.

17. Maintain professionalism when attending meetings and training.

18. Perform clerical and administrative functions such as drafting correspondence, organizing and maintaining paper files,

providing information to callers or visitors, arranging scheduling for meetings and training, including making reservations

for meeting rooms, scheduling participants, and notifying staff; maintains meeting minutes and prepares agendas.

19. Maintain a minimum of 20 hours per year of training pertaining to job duties.

20. Communicate and work closely with the Indian Child Welfare Manager, other agencies, relaying critical information, case

consulting and coordinating duties.

21. Write letters, memos, enter daily information into database, retrieves information as needed, and other

correspondences.

22. Organize and maintain files, records, manuals, policies, procedures, and other documents.

23. Complete monthly and quarterly reports for grant goals and services provided.

24. Adhere to the Bois Forte Children’s Code, Indian Child Welfare Act, MN Indian Family Preservation Act, Tribal State
Agreement, State Statutes and Foster Care and Adoption Standards.

25. Adhere to the tribal codes, state laws, regulations, policies, and procedures that are applicable to the program/services
which are being provided.

26. Working after hours and on-call hours may be scheduled to coordinate the status of client/family, manage emergency
and crisis situations.

27. Participate in goal setting for Bois Forte functions and teamwork with other staff members.
28. Strictly adhere to the Data Privacy Act, HIPAA regulations, policies, and procedures of the program.
29. Individual will use agency vehicles.
30. Maintain a clean and safe work environment.

31. Must have reliable vehicle and be able to travel to multiple locations throughout Minnesota, that are a necessary

component of the job position.

32. As an employee of the Bois Forte Reservation, will follow the Bois Forte Procurement Policy and any other applicable

procurement requirements when obtaining goods and/or services for the Bois Forte Band of Chippewa.

33. Perform other duties as assigned, specific to the assigned department.

MINIMUM MANDATORY QUALIFICATIONS

Experience: GRADE I

• Four (4) years of experience in social services or related field.

• Two (2) years of experience in social work or related field.

• More than two (2) years of experience in social work or related field.

Education: GRADE I

• High School Diploma, or General Education (GED).

• Associate Arts degree in human services in Social Work, Psychology, Criminal Justice or

• Bachelor’s degree in social sciences, e.g., Social Work, Psychology, Human Services, Criminal

License/Certification: • Must possess a valid driver’s license, be insurable under the Band’s RTC Automobile Policy,
and be eligible to drive under any other motor vehicle use policies applicable to the position.

Mandatory Knowledge,
Skills, Abilities and
Other Qualifications:

• Knowledge of direct program services involving current standards in health care, child

• Knowledge of providing clients with quality standards of services, evaluation of client

• Knowledge of human development and behavior, family dynamics, impact of trauma, culture,

• Knowledge of computer software applications, internet, email, drafting documents, data

• Knowledge of and ability to strictly adhere to the Data Privacy Act, HIPAA regulations, policies,

• Strong work ethic, maintain proper attendance, be dependable and on time, work flexible

• Ability to listen effectively, give full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to

• Good communication skills, and ability to deliver information effectively, and speak clearly,

• Documentation skills for writing, understanding, documenting, accuracy, and preparing

• Strong self-motivation skills.

• Adaptable to changes and able to work independently, as well as with others and accept

• Strong organizational skills, maintain clean office area, filing, compiling information,

• Skill in operation of office equipment such as computers, facsimiles, copiers, scanners, and

• Ability to work with diverse clients, co-workers, and individuals with disabilities.

• Ability to multi-task with frequent interruptions and manage projects with varying deadlines.

• Ability to learn from training and apply to work performed.

• Ability to maintain documents, track referrals and enter electronic data accurately and

• Ability to provide excellent customer service, work as a team member, and work

• Ability to handle crisis situations and intervene, respond and function in highly stressful, or

• Ability to assess immediate area and safety, what constitutes intake assessment, what

• Ability to do case safety planning, recognize treatment, assist family needs, court report,

• Ability to comprehend Tribal, State and Federal laws, legal codes, court procedures, licensing

• Ability to be a mandated reporter, write/submit reports, and report child maltreatment in

• Ability to organize, facilitate, and conduct meetings, attend team meetings, present ideas,

• Ability to experience infrequent periods of moderate to high stress levels while working with

• Ability to maintain self-care, be self-aware, and self-regulate, be able to ask for assistance

• Ability to communicate directly with Supervisor to ensure program and organization is

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• None.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative to those an employee

encounters while performing the primary functions of this job. Normal office conditions exist, and the

noise level in the work environment can vary from low to moderate. Limited overnight travel may be

required from time to time. This position may be exposed to certain health risks that are inherent

when working within a health center facility, such as potential exposure to hazardous chemicals,

sharps, and infectious body fluids.

Physical demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to

successfully perform the primary functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the

employee may be required to frequently stand, walk, sit, bend, twist, talk, hear, and perform repetitive

motions. There may be prolonged periods of sitting, keyboarding, reading, as well as driving or riding in

transport vehicles. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision

abilities required by this job include reading, distance, computer, and color vision. Talking and hearing

are essential to communicate with the community, visitors, employees, and vendors.

Mental demands: There are a number of deadlines associated with this position. The employee must be able to handle
frequent interruptions and must also multi-task and interact with a wider variety of people on various
and, at times, complicated issues. Work in an extremely stressful environment where there are
considerable mental and emotional demands. The type of situations that may be encountered,
particularly with children, may involve causing emotional stress and secondary trauma. There are many
times when placed in a situation where own life may be threatened as well as life threatening situations
of others.

TRIBAL AND INDIAN PREFERENCE

The Bois Forte Band of Chippewa has implemented a Tribal and Indian Preference in Employment Policy. Pursuant to this Policy,
applicants who possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities required by this position, and who are enrolled members of the Bois
Forte Band of Chippewa Tribe will be given primary preference in hiring and employment for this position. Members of other
federally recognized Indian tribes will be given secondary preference for hiring and employment after providing proof of tribal
membership. Tribal and Indian preference is integrated into the interview and scoring process for candidates for job positions.

OTHER

Confidentiality: All employees must uphold all principles of confidentiality to the fullest extent. This position may
have access to sensitive information and a breach of these principles will be grounds for immediate
termination.

Background
Investigation:

This position may be subject to a criminal history background check, a suitability background check
and/or a Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) check. In addition, some positions are subject to a 101-630
background check in an effort to ensure compliance with Public Law 101-630 “Indian Child Protection
and Family Violence Prevention Act.” Candidates must be able to successfully pass all required
background checks to qualify for this position.

Drug Screening: All applicants must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screening prior to beginning
employment and will be subject to random drug testing.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT DRUG TESTING APPLIES. INDIAN PREFERENCE WILL APPLY. UPON PRESENTATION OF DD-214 WHICH
REFLECTS HONORABLE DISCHARGE, APPLICANTS WILL RECEIVE VETERAN’S PREFERENCE POINTS. Please visit our
website at www.boisforte.com to complete an application. Applications are accepted via: Fax, Email, U.S. Mail, and In
Person. Submit applications to: Human Resources Specialist 5344 Lakeshore Drive, Nett Lake, MN 55772, Fax: 218-757-
6781, hrgeneralist@boisforte-nsn.gov Applications received after the closing date will not be accepted.