What are the responsibilities and job description for the Child Welfare Officer position at Tribal Operations?
Come be a key part of the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community by keeping our children's wellbeing safe. As a Child Welfare Officer you will 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. Enjoy weekly pay, 401k match starting day one, and health benefits.
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.
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
Job Requirements:
Reflects MINIMUM EDUCATION, TRAINING, CERTIFICATION and EXPERIENCE required in order to meet the
expectation of this job:
- Bachelor’s degree in social work or related field.
- Five or more years of experience in child protection investigation and on-going child protective services.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Knowledge of Indian Child Welfare, Native American resources and Dakota culture preferred.
- Valid Class D driver’s license may be required with a good driving record.
