Family Services Preservation Worker

Family Services Preservation Worker

Department: Family Services

Program: Child Welfare

Reports to: Family Services Supervisor

Employment Status: Full Time

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Schedule: 40 Hours/Week

Preference: TERO Ordinance 2017-01, P.L. 93-638

Job Summary

The Family Services Preservation Worker will provide hands-on assistance and education in a variety of areas relating to family functioning. These areas may include parenting, communication skills, home environment, personal hygiene, nutrition and meal planning, employment, budgeting, school issues/attendance and recreation. Provides in-home supports and family services to include: attendance at initial team meeting, assessments, education concerning early care and development, assists in forming a family support network, home-based support services and ancillary family-focused services. The target populations to be served are those families and children involved with Kenaitze Indian Tribe Family Services and/or the Office of Children Services. Services may be provided within the context of a home-based family preservation program which utilizes a strengths-based solution-focused model.

Essential Functions

• Conduct outreach to Alaska Native and American Indian families within the service area
• Be available to client families 24 hours a day, 7 days per week. Obtain coverage by supervisor or supervisor's designee if unavailable for an extended period of time (e.g., 12 hours or longer)
• Utilize a wide range of research based interventions, including crisis intervention and motivational interviewing
• Develop, maintain and utilize community referral sources and encourage/coordinate family support systems
• Complete service plans with measurable goals/objectives and all required documentation including daily progress notes
• Assist with the development of an Initial Assessment and Plan of Service which outlines the family's background strengths, concerns and recommendations
• Teach a wide range of skills such as parenting skills, childhood development, anger management, time management, budgeting, social skills, job skills and etc
• Ensure safety of the children as they remain in the home
• Participate in case conferences, school conferences and court appearances with the family as requested
• Complete reports for court and provide court testimony as required
• Maintain weekly update with Supervisor regarding all cases
• Perform other duties as assigned

It is the intent of this job description to highlight the essential functions of the position; however, it is not an all-inclusive list. The incumbent may be called upon and required to follow or perform other duties and tasks requested by his/her supervisor, consistent with the purpose of the position, department and/or the Kenaitze Indian Tribe's objectives.

Working Conditions

Lifting Requirements

• Light work - Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg control requires exertion of forces greater than that of sedentary work and if the worker sits most of the time, the job is considered light work.

Physical Requirements

• Stand or Sit (Stationary position)
• Walk (Move, Traverse)
• Climb (stairs/ladders) or balance (Ascend/Descend, Work atop, Traverse)
• Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl (Position self (to), Move)
• Talk/hear (Communicate, Detect, Converse with, Discern, Convey, Express oneself, Exchange information)
• See (Detect, Determine, Perceive, Identify, Recognize, Judge, Observe, Inspect, Estimate, Assess)
• Taste/Smell (Detect, Distinguish, Determine)
• Repetitive Motion

Hazards and Atmospheric Conditions

• Exposure to Fumes
• Exposure to Dust
• Exposure to Extreme Temperatures
• Wet
• Noise
• Other: Exposure to tobacco smoke, domestic animals, household pets, and other conditions to domestic environments

OSHA Categories

• Category III - Normal routine involves no exposure to blood, body fluid or tissue and as part of their employment, incumbents are not called upon to perform or assist in emergency care or first aid

Equipment and Tools

List Equipment used for job: Computer, copier, fax, scanner and other office equipment

List Tools: Computer hardware/software

Drives KIT or Personal Vehicle: Both

Other: other possible tools depending on job related tasks

Travel

• Local
• In-State
• Out-of-State

Qualifications

Education

• Master's in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling or related fields, preferred although Bachelor's in Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, or other human service related degree combined with a minimum of 2 years experience may be substituted.

Experience

• Two years (2) of experience

Preferred

• Knowledge and experience working with cultural diversities
• Ability to work with diverse individuals
• Knowledge and experience working with Alaska Native/American Indian people

License/Certification

• Must have a valid Alaska State driver's license and must remain insurable under the Tribe's policy, or obtain within 90 days of hire, or, with approval of the hiring manager, sign a *Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) in lieu of having a driver's license to perform the required duties of the position (If Applicable)

Special Skills

• Proficiency with Microsoft Suite, or obtain training within 90 days of hire
• Conducts business in a service-oriented manner that is attentive, pleasant, respectful and kind when dealing with un'ina, visitors, co-workers and others
• Ability to multi-task, work independently, and meet deadlines
• Ability to exercise discretion and maintain client confidentiality
• Effective verbal and written communication skills

This position is a Covered Position subject to all requirements of the Alaska Barrier Crimes Act (ABCA) and to the Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Act, (ICPA). ABCA and ICPA requirements apply and must be complied with at all times in order to remain in the position.

*Memorandum of Understanding: Serves as documented evidence that the Kenaitze Indian Tribe has expressed the ineligibility of an employee to operate motor vehicles owned, leased or rented by the Kenaitze Indian Tribe, or to operate a personal vehicle on behalf of the Kenaitze Indian Tribe.