What are the responsibilities and job description for the CHILD WELFARE OFFICER position at Tribal Government?
Come be a key part of the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community by keeping our children's wellbeing safe as a Child Welfare Officer! In this role you will provide services to families, do case planning, and schedule appointments as needed. The ideal candidate for this opportunity is someone who excels in collaborating with diverse teams, possesses exceptional attention to detail, and effectively summarizes conversations and communications. If you thrive in high-pressure situations and bring cultural sensitivity to every interaction - we are looking for you! Enjoy weekly pay, on-site clinics, and health benefits. Whatever your career goals may be, let SMSC help get you there!
Job Overview : Assist with Tribal Court interviewing in Indian Child Welfare proceedings. Receive and investigate reports of suspected child abuse and neglect involving Tribal children. Supervise and assist Tribal children pursuant to child welfare dispositions, offer family support and make active efforts to meet necessary or desired services.
Maximize Your Impact : The Responsibilities You'll Own :
- Provide services to families in which abuse or neglect has been reported in order to investigate, protect children from further harm, and safeguard and enhance the welfare of the abused / neglected children.
- Develop child protection case plans specifically addressing a finding of maltreatment.
- Provide intensive in-home and case management services for the purpose of risk reduction.
- Consult with others (i.e., medical professionals, networks / mental health professionals, schools, child care facilities, etc) on the case plan to protect children at risk.
- Explain child welfare laws and child protective services to clients and to the community.
- Prepare documentation of risk assessment and case plan compliance for court proceedings.
- Implement judicial findings and court orders.
- Document all activities related to the case plan and prepare reports and correspondence.
- Make recommendations for child placement.
- Make field visits to clients' homes and collateral contacts and transport parents and their children.
- Participate in on call after hours services on a rotating basis.
Job Requirements :
Outstanding Benefits & Awesome Perks : Enjoy competitive weekly pay, outstanding benefits and advancement opportunities. Generous benefits include medical, dental, life and disability insurance, onsite medical clinics and pharmacy, 401(k) retirement plan, paid time off, wellness programs and more. Plus, take advantage of perks like discounts on childcare, fuel, bus passes and fitness membership, free uniforms, free uniform cleaning and tuition reimbursement.
Who We Are : The Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community contributes both time and financial resources across the region, state, and country. The SMSC has donated more than $400 million to organizations and causes, provided $500 million in economic development loans to other tribes, and contributed millions more to support regional governments and infrastructure. The SMSC's Native Green initiative annually diverts hundreds of tons of waste from landfills, has implemented compostable containers throughout our properties, and restored hundreds of acres of prairie land. Team members are eligible to participate in SMSC Gives, a community outreach initiative that organizes various opportunities in the local community. To empower its team members to take part in the Dakota tradition of giving, the SMSC provides paid hours to team members to volunteer at events. Learn more at shakopeedakota.org
