Job Description

Posting number: 26-00094

Department: Health and Human Services

Job classification: Case Manager - Children Services

Posting type: Open

Categories: Social Services, Human Services

Summary

Under the direct supervision of the Health and Human Services (HHS) Director, the Case Manager is responsible for the overall coordination, assessment, and management of cases of children in need of care and protection in accordance with the policies and procedures set forth by the HHS Department and the Ak-Chin Indian Community. This position is an exempt position and will require to be on-call for two weekends per month for emergency CPS Referrals.

Benefits: vacation/personal sick leave, health benefits (medical/dental/vision),401k, short/long-term disability, 14 holidays

Wage offer will be based on experience and will not exceed the mid-point of the salary/wage range. Employees may progress through the full salary range subject to their successful performance and annual budget approval.

Examples of duties

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university in Social Work, Public Health, Psychology, Education, or closely related area and at least three (3) years of professional level work experience in the Child Welfare field: OR an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed below. Prefer experience working for a Native American community/tribe. Must have a valid Arizona Driver's License and be able to meet the Community's insurance carrier requirements. Must successfully complete an extensive fingerprint/background check.

Qualifications

• Responds to referrals for children in need of care and conducts inquiry to determine referral validity.
• Maintains current and comprehensive client case files.
• Transports clients in Community vehicle when necessary.
• Meets with other tribal, state, and federal programs that provide services to clients.
• Attends meetings and case staffing as well as multidisciplinary team meetings.
• Monitors and visits children placed on and off-reservation Shelter, Foster and Therapeutic care facilities.
• Works closely with the Child Welfare & ICWA Specialist
• Conducts a thorough assessment of the immediate safety of the children at the point of first contact; intervening in crisis situations and and initiating immediate protection action, as required, which may include movement of children at risk to a place of safety.
• Completes requirements for court hearings including preparing evidence materials, assists family members regarding court procedures, reviews case information with legal counsel.
• Compiles and completes case files documents for transfer of the case or to close the case.
• Performs other work-related duties as assigned.

Supplemental information

• Knowledge of child welfare principles and concepts.
• Knowledge of the economic, educational, and social service needs and problems in the Community.
• Knowledge of case management principles and practices.
• Knowledge of the O'odham Culture and issues affecting Ak-Chin Indian Community children, families and Community.
• Working knowledge of HIPPA requirements and release of information request.
• Working skill in interviewing.
• Ability to assess client needs; and coordinate client services.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to maintain accurate, up to date files, records and reports.
• Ability to follow direction and work effectively under pressure.
• Good planning, organization, problem-solving, decision-making and liaison skills.
• Ability to work within the policies, standards, procedures and the vision, mission and core values of the Ak-Chin Indian Community.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with other employees, Community officials and the general public.