Child Welfare Specialist jobs in Crescent Mills, CA

Overview:

Under general supervision from the Tribal Child Welfare and Behavioral Health Director, Incumbent is responsible for the supervision and coordination of all Social Workers. Incumbent will ensure that Yurok Tribal child welfare and family-centered practices in addition to the Indian Child Welfare Act is applied and practiced with fidelity and keep programs in compliance with regulations and policies. Incumbent will oversee the coordination of all Tribal Child Welfare and ICWA activities and will work closely with Tribal Child Welfare and ICWA staff to ensure all program activities are in accordance with regulations and policies and procedures. Incumbent will conduct needs assessments for the Indian community. Incumbent will be responsible for providing joint decision making with the County Child Welfare Social Workers; including but not limited to protection risk assessment, case management, training, coordinating, monitoring, and providing guidance to community partners to develop partnerships to expand community service options for clients and families.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. To determine case priorities and ensure quality of work performed.

2. Direct practice and provide consultation to ensure standards are met with in the context of family centered practice achieving safety, permanency, and well-being for children in the child welfare system.

3. Arrange for clinical consultation and oversight when appropriate for department child welfare cases.

4. Monitor, review and approve written work, including court documents.

5. Meets with employees on a group and individual basis to discuss or interpret program rules, regulations, and policies, and to confer with staff on the difficult employment and training issues.

6. Reviews cases for accuracy, compliance, and timeliness, and to ensure the quality of client services and compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

7. Collaborates with other management, and staff in setting goals, establishing guidelines, and coordinating the activities of professional and technical staff.

8. Participates in special studies or research projects as assigned by the Department Director.

9. Prepares written correspondence, reports and other documents related to Tribal Child Welfare and

Behavioral Health program activities and mandated federal and state reports and federal reports.

10. Supervises staff responsible for continuing and coordinating the provision of support services for clients.

11. Development of policies and operating procedures designed to ensure high quality administrative capability and contract compliance.

12. Plans and develops grant applications per the department's goals and objectives.

13. Develops and recommends plans consistent with the overall mission of the Tribe's Social Service programs.

14. Development and maintenance of necessary systems and procedures to assure implementation of program.

15.Assists in the control and coordination of operations and activities and approved departmental action plans.

16. Plan and promote cooperative services with the Tribal Court programs.

17. Performs other related duties as assigned.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

1. Bachelor’s Degree in any field with the preference for Social Work, Psychology or equivalent and two (2) to five (5) years of related experience.

2. Candidates with equivalent combinations of education, training and experience will be considered.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $61,880.00 - $88,088.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Eureka, CA (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Eureka, CA: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person