What are the responsibilities and job description for the Social Worker position at Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation?
Social Worker
DEPARTMENT: Wassaja Family Services
REPORTS TO: Social Services Supervisor
DEFINITION/PURPOSE:
Provides social services to families in need.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Essential functions may include the following tasks, knowledge, skills and other characteristics. This list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class.
TASKS:
- Work as a WFS team member;
- Assess, develop and implement case plans necessary to support or assist families in need;
- Case manage children, adults and elder clients;
- Make referrals;
- Provide community outreach services through education and prevention programs;
- Conduct home visits and home studies;
- Case file documentation and maintenance, complete court reports as needed;
- Participate in weekly case staff and WFS team meetings;
- May provide services beyond normal business hours;
- CPS On-call rotation required;
- Initiate counseling services for individuals as needed;
- Establish network of community resources which may include other tribal, state or federal agencies;
- Travel to out of home placements;
- Site visits to facilities;
- Perform other duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:
- Knowledge of tribal, state and federal child and adult welfare and protection statutes, rules, ordinances, laws, and policies;
- Knowledge of NASW code of ethics; HIPAA, Confidentiality and Security standards;
- Knowledge of crisis intervention techniques;
- Knowledge of availability of community and social services resources;
- Skill in case management of complex caseloads;
- Knowledge of accreditation standards;
- Strong written and verbal communication skills;
- Proficiency in personal computer work processing and database software usage;
- Skill in establishing and maintaining effective and cooperative working relationships with other team members, departments of the Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation, service providers, and state and federal agencies.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS/EDUCATION:
1) Masters preferred with Bachelor’s degree required in Social Work or related field; 2) Two years experience as a social worker in a social services or behavioral health environment involving case management, crisis intervention, substance abuse/treatment, education or program development; 3) Current Arizona driver’s license and able to meet FMYN insurance standards; 4) Experience working with Native American Communities preferred.
PAYRATE: $56,351.11 to $67,621.34 (DOE)
POSITION STATUS:Regular, Full-Time
OPEN DATE: April 3, 2025 CLOSE DATE: April 17, 2025
SUBMIT RESUME TO: Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation
Human Resources Department
Attn: Recruiter
P O Box 17779
Fountain Hills, AZ 85269
Phone: 480-789-7138
Fax: 480-816-0419
INDIAN PREFERENCE;
Preference will be given to qualified applicants who are members of federally recognized Indian tribes.
To be considered for Indian Preference, you must submit your Certificate of Indian Blood (CIB) with your application.
WILL REQUIRE TO PASS A PRE-EMPLOYEMENT DRUG SCREEN AND COMPLETE A BACKGROUND CHECK WHICH WILL REQUIRE FINGERPRINTING
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $56,351.11 - $67,621.34 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Education:
- Bachelor's (Preferred)
Experience:
- Social Work: 2 years (Preferred)
- Behavioral health: 2 years (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Fort McDowell, AZ 85264 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Fort McDowell, AZ 85264: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $56,351 - $67,621
