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Eastern Shoshone Tribe Social Services Worker (Child Protection and Juvenile Services) in Ft Washakie, Wyoming
POSITION SUMMARY:
This position is under the direct supervision of the Eastern Shoshone Department of Family
Services (ESDFS) and provides investigative, protective, and social services intervention to
children involved in neglect, abuse, or delinquency problems, including adult protection services
for the Wind River Indian Reservation and Eastern Shoshone Tribe. May work directly with
high-risk juvenile probation cases and families of youth involved in the juvenile court system.
The duties are often under a variety of circumstances and timeframes which will require the
worker to have flexibility with their time.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
? Will conduct investigative and fact-finding interviews in welfare check during home
visits. These investigative interviews can be conducted with law enforcement to access the
environmental and social well-being of children within the jurisdiction of the Eastern
Shoshone Tribe.
? Prepare written reports of the findings of child maltreatment with the overall focus being
child safety.
? Determines client needs for basic social services for children and adults.
? Carries a caseload and keeps all case file documentation up to date.
? Works directly with the institution or facility to develop and monitor a comprehensive
treatment plan of treatment for youth in the community (home) and/or placement,
including foster care and residential.
? Prepares for and testifies in court, preliminary hearings, multi-disciplinary team meetings,
and court hearings.
? Appears and represents high-risk juveniles during pre-adjudication hearings, three
months/quarterly reviews, status hearings, and revocation arraignments.
? Provides intensive supervised probation and ensures compliance with conditions of
probation as ordered by the court.
? Ensures compliance with court orders through random chemical screening for substance
abuse, home and office visits, employment checks, curfew, and school attendance check
and meetings with high-risk juveniles and families.
? Will provide Adult Protection Services for aging and vulnerable adults.
? Maintains strict confidentiality of all information processed through the Department of
Family Services including records reports, documents, written and verbal
communications, etc.
? Will serve and is a member of the Child Protection Team and attend all meetings and
provide input.
? Will follow the laws as outlined in the Shoshone and Arapaho Law and Order Code.
? Attends program collaborations, staffing and departmental meetings as directed and
needed with other local and outside agencies. Serve as a member of the rotating after
hours and weekend 24 hour on-call team for emergency child placement.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor Degree in Health, Social Work or related work field from an accredited college
or university with two years of work experience in child welfare or a combination of
education and 5 years work experience in child welfare.
Required to possess a valid driver's license and have clearance for coverage under the
Tribe's vehicle insurance plan.
Must be able to pass a criminal background check under the Indian Child Protection and
Family Violence Act and the Adam Walsh Law.
Must demonstrate ability in interpreting and applying laws, regulations, resolutions, and
policies.
Employment history must prove credibility and dependability.
Self-starter completes tasks in a timely manner and must possess ability to work
independently with little or no supervision.
Ability to understand and execute a variety of complex written and oral instructions. Past
employment must demonstrate exceptional organizational capabilities.
Applicants should have knowledge of the Fort Washakie community and resources. Must
have some knowledge of Native American history, culture, traditions, and tribal
government.