Foster Care Licensor

Incumbent serves as a Foster Care Licensor for the CSKT DHRD - Tribal Social Services Division of the Flathead Reservation. This incumbent is indirectly responsible for the placement and maintenance of children in foster care homes by assuring the best placement is in the best interest of each child being placed in care. The worker must adhere to the 66 BIA Manual, Title IV-E Requirements, ICWA, Tribal Children's Legal Code, The Confederated Salish & Kootenai Tribes Regulations for Licensing Foster Homes, Interstate Compact Agreement guidelines and the Montana State Statute and Legal System which affects Tribal Child Welfare Services. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: This position requires a bachelor's degree in social work, Human Services, Psychology or related field with four (4) years' working experience with children/youth, at risk families, CPS, Foster Care or Early Childhood Service. To maintain this position any incoming incumbent must acquire the required Degree within two years or hiring date. Position is a testing designated position (TDP) under the terms and condition of the CSKT Drug Testing Program and implementing rules. Position must pass suitability and character reference check and finger printing as required by the Indian Child and Family Violence Protection Act --PL 101-630. Position is required to sign a confidentiality agreement on at least an annual basis and to observe and uphold professional levels of communication protocols. Will maintain and participate in other duties as assigned. This position is subject to a background check in accordance with Public Law 101-630, 25 USC Section 3201 and Public Law 101-647, 42 USC Section 13031. The background check also includes child protection service checks and driving record checks. This position is a mandatory reporter of child abuse and neglect situations. Interested applicants may obtain further information by requesting a full position description from the Tribal Personnel Office. Additional information and application instructions available online at https://cskt.org/category/apply/