What are the responsibilities and job description for the ICWA Caseworker position at Iipay Nation of Santa Ysabel?
Job Description:
The ICWA Caseworker advocates in state and tribal court systems protecting the federal ICWA law for the Iipay Nation of Santa Ysabel in San Diego County. The caseworker will assist families by establishing strength-based services to meet reunification plans and family needs.
Every employee of the Iipay Nation of Santa Ysabel Tribe is expected to present themselves in a professional manner to customers as well as other departments. They will display respect and understanding of the Iipay Nation of Santa Ysabel traditions and values, remembering that the Tribe strives to provide a positive team environment where everyone contributes.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Advocates for Tribal rights under ICWA working closely with Tribes and Child Welfare Services Indian Specialty Unit (ISU) to reunify the family by participating in state court hearings representing the tribal positions on ICWA matters.
- Work proactively with clients who may have multiple problems, conditions, and work with them to navigate the complexities of the Tribal and State systems to reunite with their children.
- Develop case management plans for families in crisis and provide linkages to services such as counseling, parenting, domestic violence, community health and/or provides referrals to other community resources.
- Receives direction, case supervision and consultation by meeting with the Tribal Social Worker and ISU as needed on case consultation.
- Maintains personal and professional boundaries and holds confidentiality. Must be flexible with working hours as they may vary. May have to be on call when emergencies arise.
Qualifications:·To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty 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.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $21.00 per hour
Expected hours: 30 per week
Benefits:
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Work Location: In person
Salary : $21
