What are the responsibilities and job description for the Child Welfare Case Aide position at Lummi Nation?
Open Date
02/10/2025
Close Date
(Until Filled Not Entered)
Department
123
Kwenangets
Duration
1
Regular Full - Time
Vacancies
1
Job Summary
The future of the Lummi Nation depends on the wellness and education of our youth, in both the western sense, and in accordance with Lummi traditions and culture. The Lummi Child Welfare (LCW) Program is responsible for meeting that need for the Children who are in the care of the Lummi Nation. Pursuant to Title 8 of the Lummi Code of Laws, LCW is responsible for carrying out the Child Protective Services, Child Welfare Services, Foster Care Program, and other duties assigned by the LIBC. The priority for services is caring for the children in the care of the Lummi Nation and assisting their parents to reunify with their children. A Child Welfare Case Aide assists Social Workers and supervisor staff with a broad spectrum of social work and administrative tasks that help Child Welfare Program clients and Program staff. The Case Aide may be asked to assist with document scanning, identifying relatives for possible placement, reception, client transports, and temporary supervision of children in the care of the Nation, as well as several other duties listed below, all in the same day. All Child Welfare staff are held to the highest standard for confidentiality, reliability and judgement of safety for children. The Case Aide assists in providing essential frontline services that may require work outside the normal LIBC workday
