Tribal Social Worker/Counselor

Tribal Social Worker/Counselor

Full Time Social Worker
Family Services, San Jacinto, CA, US
Today Requisition ID: 2455
APPLY TO SOCIAL WORKER @ www.soboba-nsn.gov

JOB DESCRIPTION/SUMMARY:

4-10 Work Week Monday-Thursday 7am-5:30 pm

Under the direction of the Director of Soboba Tribal Family Services, the Tribal Social Worker will provide direct services to Tribal Members and their families. Services include, but are not limited to acting as a liaison for the family with Child Protective Services; meeting with Tribal Members to assess their needs and help in resolving immediate/crisis issues that involve child abuse, neglect, substance abuse, domestic violence, parenting, anger management, trauma, grief/loss, mental health concerns, and elder abuse by providing information about and/or referrals to community resources; assist Tribal Members in accessing those services; and providing investigative and intervention services. Provide in house counseling services to include individual, family, couples and group counseling. Also, to provide parenting and anger management classes.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provide direct services to Soboba Tribal members. These services include, but are not limited to:

• Work collaboratively with Child Protective Services (CPS) and Adult Protective Services (APS). Attend all necessary meetings such as Children Family Team Meetings (CFTM) & monthly face to face visits.
• Attend court hearings, prepare reports and declarations for the court as needed.
• Meet with Tribal Member(s) to assess their needs. Assist in resolving issues as it relates to child abuse, substance abuse, domestic violence, anger management and parenting.
• Work with Tribal Member(s) and their families who are in crisis as it relates to significant mental health issues including hospitalizations, conservatorships, and long-term care.
• Awareness of the symptoms/problems related to alcoholism and drug abuse and how to advise families on assistance/treatment.
• Provide substance abuse referrals and work collaboratively with Indian Health Clinic and Soboba Human Resources.
• Provide individual, family, couples and group counseling services to Tribal Member(s) and their families as needed regarding Anger Management, Parenting and Psycho Educational Topics/Materials.
• Maintain monthly contact with Tribal Member(s), child(ren) and all service providers as required & maintain appropriate case documentation.
• Provide educational support by advocating for Tribal Member(s), attending Individual Education Plan (IEP) or 504 Plan.
• Accompany/assist Tribal Member(s) to visits/appointment/services as needed; Assist in completing non-legal forms. Provide resources and referrals as necessary.
• Coordinate services to Tribal Member(s) & family which include phone calls, completing forms, placement options and conduct home evaluations.
• Work Collaboratively with Soboba Department of Public safety by performing welfare checks on Tribal Members when necessary.
• Assists with any needs regarding Soboba Elders and participate in Elders program when needed. Participate in Soboba Community Events/Outreach as needed.
• Awareness of/ability to understand and learn Federal legislation that pertains to or affects the Native Tribes, particularly Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA).
• Cultural sensitivity to the special needs of the Native American community, particularly with regard to child abuse, domestic violence, substance abuse, mental illness, and elder abuse.
• Safety issues pertaining to home visits and the potential for, and acknowledgement of, dangerous situations.
• Effective oral and written communication skills, excellent interpersonal relation skills and the ability to interact at all socio-economic levels and backgrounds effectively.
• Demonstrate knowledge and ability to utilize Microsoft Office and operate computer, cell phone and assigned office equipment.
• Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION: REQUIRED a Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology or similar discipline. MUST have an LMFT or LCSW license.

EXPERIENCE:

Required:

• Minimum 2 years of experience in direct case management, providing social services, counseling services (individual/group) or in case management services in clinical or other human services settings.
• Working knowledge of the dynamics of domestic violence, suicide, trauma, substance abuse issues/treatment, parenting, mental health, and elder abuse.
• Understanding of Native American traditional healing modalities, historic trauma, internalized oppression and unique issues in Indian Country.
• Experience with county welfare systems and family dynamics
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills are required.

Preferred:

• Previous experience working within the Native American community.
• Experience with traditional Native American healing modalities
• REQUIRED:
• All applicants are required to complete the pre-screen Background Clearance and Drug Testing
• Native American preferable and an Equal Opportunity Employer 25 U.S.C.S. 472 et. Seg.
• Must be able to travel 50% of the time in and out of the San Jacinto, CA area.
• Maintain current California Driver’s License.
• APPLY AT WWW.SOBOBA-NSN.GOV

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $32.50 - $45.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift

Work Location: In person

Salary : $33 - $45