MCFS Prevention Specialist ($64,950 - $103,923 Annually DOQ)

JOB SUMMARY

Preventing the unwanted breakup of Muckleshoot families.  Encourage and assist the parent, guardian, custodian and family of a Muckleshoot child to provide, a safe and nurturing home environment.

MAJOR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

This list is intended only to illustrate the various types of work that may be performed.  The omission of specific statements does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or is a logical assignment to the position.

 

Conduct face-to=face interviews with investigator, children, parents, caregivers, alleged perpetrators and/or all other official mandated reporters and perform child/family welfare checks in response to incoming calls of concern to the Muckleshoot Tribe and/or CPS in regards to Muckleshoot children.

Collect and evaluate relevant information to make decisions related to investigation, services, and outcomes. Identify situations presenting risk to Muckleshoot children and families and refer for immediate tribal services.  When appropriate, make referrals, encourage, support and engage parents, children or caregivers in services to prevent removal of children from the home.

Contact other agencies, including but not limited to: tribal, local, state or federal law enforcement and tribal or state courts as appropriate if a crisis situation arises or if the investigation involves criminal activity.

Records and document all preventative activity and provide follow-up visits and /or forward information to program manager for Family PAL assignment when necessary.

Maintain case records and required forms, including service episode records, case plans, risk assessment and/or safety plans and ensures any required documentation is obtained and filed appropriately.

Transport clients when necessary.

Attend mandatory and/or approved training.

Work collaboratively with investigators.

Work with Tribal youth to build critical awareness around the issues of substance use and related consequences.

Planning, coordinating, and implementing delivery of training of adults to support family engagement.

Developing and implementing tribal-wide strategies that promote family and child empowerment.

Working collaboratively with other family and child empowerment prevention specialists across the state to leverage resources.

Because of the Tribe’s commitment to community service and the well-being of its members, each employee may be expected to perform a wide range of office and field duties from time to time. Such duties may or may not be related to their regular responsibilities.

EDUCATION - EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING FOR POSITION

Required:  Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in Social Services, Human Services, Psychology, Sociology, Criminal Justice or closely related field.  Three (3) years’ experience providing professional casework management to families and children and three (3) years’ experience working with Native Americans or diverse populations.

 

Special Requirement:  Must pass MIT criminal background check and drug screen.  Also, must complete a Washington State Department of Social and Health Services form to complete and pass a criminal background check clearance, which may include fingerprinting.

 

SPECIFIC SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE/ABILITIES REQUIRED FOR POSITION

Skilled in: Crisis intervention; client advocacy; oral and written communication; working cooperatively in a professional manner with others; organization and time-management; self-preservation; operating standard office equipment, including personal computer and software. 

Knowledge of:  Professional social casework principles, methodology and ethics; human psychosocial development within the context of the family, community and culture, with an understanding of the principles of child development; techniques for facilitating client motivation; health and social issues impacting client and community well-being; child interviewing. Native American history/culture.

Ability to:  Serve as an expert representative in both court proceeding and multidisciplinary team service delivery; maintain strict confidentiality; sustain well-being in the field of duty due to the nature of the work; establish realistic and attainable goals and demonstrate success criteria; recognize and identify treatment for risk indicators and establish model approaches for problem-solving; establish and maintain working relationships with clients, staff, agencies, and the general public; write effective and comprehensive case histories and related reports.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The working conditions described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties of this class. 

 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk and climb stairs; use hands to operate, finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.                       

Licenses or Certifications Required

Current and valid Washington State driver’s license. CPR-First Aid, HIV- AIDS Training/Certificate. De-escalation Training/Certificate.

Salary : $64,950 - $103,923