Description
Open To All Applicants
Salary is Negotiable
After successful completion of the probationary period, employee will receive off probation wage increase.
Summary:
Accomplish the Family Services Department objectives by supporting Kinship Care for Oneida children including determining eligibility, processing applications, completing home visits, submitting background checks and completing annual application renewals according to state statutes. Provide services and support to relative caregivers. Collaborate with internal/external departments with shared efforts, Continuation of this position is contingent upon funding allocations.
Responsibilities:
* Practice excellent customer service skills at all times to include, but not limited to addressing customer and employee needs courteously and promptly (Customer service provided shall be in line with the organizations "Good Mind" core values)
* Develop positive working relationships with county, state and Tribal agencies
* Participate in all pertinent case staffing and meetings with Indian Child Welfare, county agencies and other related programs.
- Refer cases for supportive services to counseling services, Oneida Community Health Center, or other appropriate agencies.
- Coordinate respite services and provider for respite care.
- Intervene in crisis situations.
* Process Kinship Care applications and annual renewals; voluntary, court-ordered and long-term.
- Provide needs assessments for families to address safety concerns to best maintain placement.
- Interview kinship care applicants and providers, perform required background checks.
* Provide case management and support to relative caregivers receiving Kinship Care benefits.
- Identify needs and refer to supportive services.
- Conduct home visits and other forms of contact with families.
- Process required financial documentation for both re-occurring and special requests.
* Collaborate on foster care recruitment.
- Provide outreach and education to the community.
* Provide assistance for permanency and family preservation efforts
* Coordinate and collaborate on internal/external community events
* Provide education and resources to kinship homes regarding trauma, roles and responsibilities, and common family dynamics
* Administrative functions will include, but is not limited to the following:
- Perform data entry and maintain case files, ensuring accuracy of data, and ensuring pertinent, accurate, and current information regarding the children and caregivers.
- Assure security, confidentiality, and quality services, and professional standards at all times.
- Meet with the state administrator to ensure compliance of program and funding are being met.
- Prepare and submit correspondences, narrative, statistical and other required reporting.
* Maintain professional and practice-based knowledge by attending grant/program meetings, educational workshops, trainings and conference; reviewing professional publications; establishing networks; participating in professional multidisciplinary work groups; conferring with representatives of contracting agencies and related organizations
* Maintain strict departmental security, confidentiality, and quality to meet professional standards of the department
Skills:
Essential:
* Knowledge of department organization, functions, objectives, policies, and procedures
* Inform and communicate verbally and in writing in diverse and challenging situations with the ability to process information effectively, identify and define problems and make objective decisions
* Knowledge of the Oneida community, history, and culture
* Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with the individuals of varying social and cultural backgrounds
* Maintain strict departmental security, confidentiality, and quality to meet professional standards of the department
* Organizational management. This requires the incumbent to plan, organize and schedule priorities efficiently and effectively, meet strict deadlines and successfully cope with challenging situations and conditions
* Ability to accurately interpret applicable federal, state, county and local laws, regulations, and requirements
* Knowledge of tribal, state, and federal economic support programs
* Knowledge of social work theories and principals; counseling practice and theory; child and adolescent growth and development; individual and family dynamics; systematic relations; human behavior; and current social and economic conditions and the effects of these conditions on families, individuals, and the community
* Skill in operating computer and various word-processing, spreadsheets, and database software programs in a Windows environment
* Knowledge of the best practice standards, trauma informed care, historical trauma and strength-based approaches
* Knowledge of Trauma Informed Care Principles
* Ability to work as a team member and foster a positive working environment
Education Requirement - Or A Closely Related Field:
Essential:
* Bachelor's Degree in Social Work
Credentials:
Essential:
* Driver's License Personal & Tribal Vehicle
* Insurance Required
Nonessential:
* Driver Safety Training
* Social Worker
* Child Abuse Reporting Policy (CARP) Training (HRD) within ninety (90) days of employment
Working conditions:
Essential:
* Walk Frequently
* Sit Frequently
* Reach Frequently
* Stand Occasionally
* Bend/Stoop Occasionally
* Kneel Occasionally
* Crouch Occasionally
* Crawl Occasionally
* Lift 11-24 Pounds Occasionally
* Office setting
* Noise Moderate Level
* Move 11-24 Pounds Occasionally
Experience:
Essential:
* Field experience working full-time with children and their f
Nonessential:
* Experience working with Kinship or Foster families
* Working with children and families
Other information:
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT - The Oneida Nation does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability status in employment or the provision of services. However, individuals of Indian ancestry and Veterans will be given preference by law in employment.
Continuation of this position is contingent upon funding allocations.
Must maintain strict security, confidentiality, and quality to meet professional standards of the department.
Must adhere to all Oneida Nation Personnel Policies and Procedures, Oneida Nation Standard Operating Procedures, and Area and Program Strategic Plans and Policies.
Must pass a background check to meet Employment Eligibility Requirements. If applicable, must pass a background check to meet Oneida Nation/State Compact and/or Oneida Nation Gaming Ordinance, and may be required to obtain a temporary license and/or Gaming license as a condition of employment.
Must be willing and able to obtain additional related education and training.
Must pass a pre-employment drug screen and adhere to the Nation Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplace Policy.
A Tuberculosis (TB) Screening and/or a 2 step TB Skin Test is required within thirty (30) days of employment.
Must provide a copy of diploma/degree, license, or certification upon employment.
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