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This position will primarily be responsible for supportive clerical functions such as managing a working database, filing, maintaining files, working with the CFS/ICWA staff to keep a calendar of court hearings, and filing court orders in other jurisdictions when needed. Coordinates communication with families, and the CFS/ICWA department.
Job Responsibility:
Will maintain the CFS/ICWA working database, updating on a regular basis, while preserving and protecting the database
Acts as a liaison between State and Tribal during child welfare proceedings and subsequent transfer of jurisdiction
Acts as a qualified expert witness for clients when requested
Will be responsible to complete and submit any reports to applicable courts, agencies, and programs as directed
Schedules and participates in Family Team Meetings with all families
Works closely with the tribal CFS/ICWA staff and other tribal programs to ensure supportive services are available for the CFS/ICWA children and families
Works closely with the DHHS departments and other outside agencies to ensure supportive services are available for the CFS/ICWA children and families
Works closely with the Family Resource Specialist to obtain information for possible placements when needed
Perform additional duties as assigned.
Requirements:
Minimum of two years' experience in social work, sociology, counseling, guidance, psychology, child development or related field
Minimum of two years' experience in foster parent training or related field
Associates Degree in related field or Bachelor's degree in any of the fields listed above
Must possess a valid driver license and be insurable under Tribal insurance
Must pass Nebraska Child Abuse/Registry and Nebraska Adult Protection Service Central Registry
Must comply with the Omaha Tribe's Drug Free Policy
Must be free of any conviction by any state or the United States for a crime punishable by imprisonment in a penitentiary for a term of one (1) year, or more, or by any foreign government for a crime which would be punishable by imprisonment for a term of one year, or more or by any foreign government for a crime which would be punishable by imprisonment for a term of one year, or more, if committed in Nebraska, or must have been pardoned for such offense, or have had a conviction for offense overturned, or reversed by a court of competent jurisdiction
Have some knowledge of NFOCUS
Knowledge of the community and resources
Ability to follow policies & procedures
Confidentiality acknowledgement
Must pass background check and pre-employment drug screen.