ICW Child Protection Social Worker - White Earth

Location: White Earth Reservation

About the role

The White Earth Reservation Business Committee is seeking a qualified applicant to provide child protection services to children and families who are White Earth members. This includes case management and referrals to ensure families stay together, assist with reunification efforts, and work with local counties to provide active efforts to families.

Responsibilities

• Assess and investigate child welfare and child protection reports to determine maltreatment and safety needs of children.
• Provide case management to families experiencing maltreatment to reduce risk factors to children.
• Ensure culturally appropriate placements and services for families experiencing out-of-home placement.
• Provide active efforts to reunify families or to make culturally appropriate permanency recommendations.
• Create and complete records and reports to comply with required agencies (internal and external).
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as required or assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Criminal Justice, or Human Services.
• Two (2) years’ experience in the Child Welfare field preferred.
• Must pass a background check and drug screening.
• Must have a valid MN Driver's License and proof of insurance for travel between sites.
• Must be in good standing in the Native Community.

Skills

• Knowledge of human behavior and performance, individual differences in ability, personality, and interests, and the ability to work effectively with diverse clients.
• Knowledge of laws, tribal codes, and ability to work within those laws.
• Knowledge of court procedures and ability to effectively represent cases in court.
• Knowledge or ability to gain knowledge of Anishinaabe culture, values, beliefs, and family systems.
• Knowledge or ability to gain knowledge of Anishinaabe child-rearing practices.
• Knowledge or ability to gain knowledge of White Earth Tribal Communities, Medicine Wheel teachings, Anishinaabe systems of healing, addictions, treatment supports, and Tribal services programs.
• Ability to obtain required services or resolve emergency problems in crisis situations.
• Skilled in maintaining confidentiality and handling confidential records.
• Ability to prepare and maintain all required case plans and reports.
• Ability to counsel clients to assist in overcoming dependencies, adjusting to life, and making changes while complying with their case plan.

Pay

$32.52 per hour or based on qualifications.

Benefits

Full benefits package.

Schedule

Full-time position.