The Puyallup Tribe of Indians is committed to protecting and exercising the inherent inalienable sovereign rights of the Tribe and Individuals in the interest of the Medicine Creek Treat Territories, as stewards to ensure preservation of our cultural and environmental integrity for common good and prosperity for all.
CLOSE: NOVEMBER 1, 2024
JOB TITLE: CHILD WELFARE PROGRAM MANAGER DEPARTMENT: CHILDREN'S SERVICES/ICW
REPORTS TO: DIRECTOR CHILDREN'S SERVICES HOURS: 40 HRS/WK - FULL TIME
SALARY: BASED ON SALARY MATRIX+BENEFITS* REQUISITION: 661
*Salaries are market competitive. For accurate salary information, call (253)573-7863 or email The Puyallup Tribe of Indians provides a generous benefits package that includes employer paid medical, dental, vision, life insurance, a retirement/401(k) plan with profit sharing, paid holidays, and paid time off including birthday leave.
POSITION SUMMARY:
Position is responsible for the oversight of case plan development, implementation and evaluation to enrolled Puyallup Tribal children who are found to be children in need of care through the Puyallup Tribal Court. Facilitates family reunification or other permanent placement planning as deemed necessary by the Tribal Court. Initiates life-changing decisions based solely on the best interest of the children.
Supervises Child Welfare Caseworkers.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Provide guidance, support and structure to Caseworkers to ensure all duties are performed with adherence to 7.04 Child and Family Protection Code.
2. Provide all case consultation and oversight consistent with the Solution-Based Casework model.
3. Reviews and signs off on all caseworker court reports, Filings of Information, PTICWAC reports and sends to Director for final signature.
4. Assures monthly data reporting is completed by direct reports accurately and on time.
5. Ensure that Social Workers document all case activities and information gathered through use of the Solution-Based Casework model.
6. Complete all required supervisory documentation within the case file and One Tribe electronic record.
7. Aid the workers in organizing field and office work.
8. Provide case consultation to Caseworkers in decision making.
9. Accept and assign cases.
10. Performs quality assurance on case file documentation, case management and payment initiation.
11. Participate in supervisory, administrative and individual meetings and conferences.
12. Back up Caseworker when needed.
13. Leads Caseworker meetings and is responsible for maintaining the case roster.
14. Testifies and presents CWS case plan as needed in tribal hearings.
15. Reviews comprehensive reports and affidavits for court filing.
16. Available for after-hours supervision and support as needed.
17. Promptly follows up with supervisor on concerns with staff, cases, etc. and initiates appropriate actions if requested.
18. Maintains and ensures extreme level of confidentiality and appropriate professional boundaries regarding client.
19. Prioritize workload based on client needs.
20. Adheres to the Child and Family Protection Code; Duty to Report Child Abuse and Neglect.
21. Participates in departmental staff meetings and trainings.
22. Will continuously engage in professional development including but not limited to, cross training throughout the department and keeping up with the latest trends and best practices of child welfare service delivery.
23. Participate in departmental community outreach.
24. Performs other duties as assigned.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Position will act as the direct supervisor of the Child Welfare Caseworkers and Extended Support Services Caseworkers. Responsible for training, assigning cases, and will serve as a resource to Caseworkers and others within the department.
Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the Puyallup Tribe of Indians personnel policies and procedures, and all applicable laws.
Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, coaching and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding, recognizing and counseling employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and/or Experience
MSW or Master's degree (M.A.) in related field, from an accredited four-year college or university is required and three years of experience in child welfare case management required. Understanding/experience of CPS investigation work also preferred. Intermediate word processing skills (Microsoft Word) is required. Knowledge and experience using spreadsheet applications (Microsoft Excel) is required.
Note: Part-time work is prorated in crediting experience (e.g., if you work 20 hours per week for a 12-month period you will be credited with 6 months of experience).
Language Skills
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
Mathematical Skills
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
Reasoning Ability
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
Licenses Or Certificates
Must have and maintain a valid and unrestricted Washington State driver's license and proof of insurance.
Must have and maintain a current First Aid and CPR certification and HIV/AIDS training certificate.
Must pass Washington State DSHS criminal history and CPS background inquiry every two years unless otherwise indicated.
Willing to attend training for professional development.
Other Skills and Abilities
Must pass tuberculosis test.
Must be available on nights and weekends.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Requires the ability to operate a typewriter, personal computer, multi-line telephone, calculator, facsimile and photocopier.
• Requires the ability to read, write, communicate, and interpret information accurately in English.
• Requires the ability to concentrate and consistently produce accurate work.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; talk or hear; use hands to finger, handle or feel and taste or smell.
• The employee is frequently required to climb or balance.
• The employee is occasionally required to sit and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• The noise level is low to moderate.
• The physical exertion is low to moderate.
• Work is performed in an office setting with regular local travel.
• There are frequent employee contacts and interruptions during the day.
• Position may be stressful at times due to the sensitive or confidential issues being addressed.
• Employee is required to be able to work a flexible schedule which may include weekends, evenings or holidays if needed to respond to a crisis.
• Requires occasional travel using employee's personal transportation.
The Puyallup Tribe of Indians reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises. This position description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.
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