What are the responsibilities and job description for the ICWA Coordinator position at Pueblo of Isleta?
JOB PURPOSE: Coordinates appropriate services in accordance with ICWA federal standards; including child welfare, foster homes, family services and physical and psychological evaluations.
This position description may not include all of the listed duties, nor do all of the listed examples include all tasks which may be found or assigned to this position.
JOB DUTIES:
§ Conducts intake assessments to evaluate the client’s physical and psychological well-being.
§ Coordinates children and families treatment plans; develops case plans and maintains accurate and timely case records.
§ Receives and investigates referrals for abuse and neglect; interviews and assesses child and family and completes report.
§ Accesses community services for information; refers children, parents, or guardians to community resources to meet the needs of the children.
§ Contacts service providers to refer, set up, and/or follow up on client progress.
§ Conducts home visits to observe and ensure child and family safety.
§ Completes and provides daily case documentation to active cases.
§ Testifies or appears in court regarding ICWA cases; makes recommendations to the courts as requested.
§ Reviews case files, logs all information on ICWA cases; compiles and submits ICWA reports to Director; follows up on all ICWA notices and ensures notification to proper outside agencies of possible ICWA cases.
§ Provides services to children out of their homes; works with family for corrective action and reunification.
§ Coordinates reports and requests to tribal census on ICWA notices; responds to requesting agency.
§ Collaborate with NM Children, Youth and Families on ICWA cases for Isleta children to ensure ICWA compliance.
§ Participates in meetings, trainings, activities as a seated member of the New Mexico Tribal Indian Child Welfare Consortium (NM TIC).
§ Organizes and attends functions to recruit foster families; evaluates foster home applicants; and interviews families and references; and observes home conditions; completes training, licensing, and background checks for foster care families.
§ Provides transports to families to scheduled activities and appointments as needed.
§ Participates in Child Protection Team and 24 hour on- call rotation schedule.
§ Participates in community centered activities; provides presentations to local agencies and schools.
§ Maintains professional knowledge by conducting research, attending annual ICWA training, seminars, educational workshops, classes and conferences; conferring with representatives of contracting agencies and related organizations.
§ Performs other duties as assigned.
SUPERVISION RESPONSIBILITIES: N/A
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:
§ Master’s Degree in Social Work (MSW).
§ Three years’ work experience providing child welfare services to children and families; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
§ Licensed Social Worker, is preferred.
§ Ability to become certified in ICWA.
§ First Aid and CPR Certifications, within 6 months from hire.
§ Must pass background check for position.
§ Must be able to comply with the Pueblo of Isleta Drug Free Workplace policies
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $26.30 - $36.83 per hour
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Education:
- Master's (Required)
Experience:
- Child Welfare: 3 years (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $26 - $37
