Job Information
Nome Eskimo Community IRA Family Services Coordinator in Nome, Alaska
General Purpose:
Under general supervision, provide case management and program support to achieve the goals and objectives of the Family Services Department. Uphold the organizations mission, and corporate values as well as demonstrate an understanding of and compliance with organizational policies and procedures.
Essential Functions:
Support ICWA Specialists in case-related activities as outlined in the program goals and objectives governed by the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) and in compliance with Tribal In-Home Case Plans/Office of Childrens Services (OCS) case plans and identified need.
Participate in Initial Assessment (IA) investigations with OCS investigators as assigned.
Assist in the filing of formal Court Interventions as instructed by the assigned ICWA Specialist.
Maintain statistical information for program reporting requirements.
Calendar meetings, case reviews, court hearings, and internal meetings as needed.
Provide coverage for case meetings, reviews and court hearings as needed and appropriately document events.
Maintain client confidentiality and records per required standards.
Conduct Diligent Relative Searches and Ongoing Placement Searches to identify potential relative placements for Tribal children in out-of-home care in compliance with the Fostering Connections to Success and Increasing Adoptions Act of 2008 and applicable policies and procedures. Conduct database searches utilizing State approved search systems.
Provide support and coordination for teleconferences, in-person meetings, and special projects associated with Tribal child welfare and foster care recruitment activities.
Conduct safety assessments of unlicensed relative homes as assigned and documents appropriately.
Conduct family contact (supervised) visits in compliance with applicable state and federal protocols and procedures.
Perform routine administrative support functions for the Family Services program.
Other duties as assigned.
Personal Traits:
Employees of Nome Eskimo Community are expected to promote the organizations mission and vision.
Employees are expected to demonstrate integrity, professionalism, accountability, cooperation with and consideration of others.
Required Knowledge and Skills:
All employees are expected to have general knowledge
of Alaskan Native culture, traditions, history, and needs as well as customer service skills and manage their time and organize their work to ensure efficient performance.
In addition, all employees should have a general knowledge of computers, copies, fax machines, and typical software, follow policy, procedure, instruction, communicate regularly with their supervisors, and understand and manage confidentiality.
Experience in child protective services, knowledge of ICWA court proceedings preferred, and NEC internal administrative policies and procedures.
Must possess strong oral and written communication, and organizational skills. Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Windows and Internet skills required.
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