Social Worker

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:
• Knowledge of tribal, state and federal child and adult welfare and protection statutes, rules, ordinances, laws, and policies;
• Knowledge of NASW code of ethics; HIPAA, Confidentiality and Security standards;
• Knowledge of crisis intervention techniques;
• Knowledge of availability of community and social services resources;
• Skill in case management of complex caseloads;
• Knowledge of accreditation standards;
• Strong written and verbal communication skills;
• Proficiency in personal computer work processing and database software usage;
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective and cooperative working relationships with other team members, departments of the Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation, service providers, and state and federal agencies.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS/EDUCATION:
1) Masters preferred with Bachelor’s degree required in Social Work or related field;

2) Two years experience as a social worker in a social services or behavioral health environment involving case management, crisis intervention, substance abuse/treatment, education or program development;

3) Current Arizona driver’s license and able to meet FMYN insurance standards;

4) Experience working with Native American Communities preferred.

TASKS:
• Work as a WFS team member;
• Assess, develop and implement case plans necessary to support or assist families in need;
• Case manage children, adults and elder clients;
• Make referrals;
• Provide community outreach services through education and prevention programs;
• Conduct home visits and home studies;
• Case file documentation and maintenance, complete court reports as needed;
• Participate in weekly case staff and WFS team meetings;
• May provide services beyond normal business hours;
• CPS On-call rotation required;
• Initiate counseling services for individuals as needed;
• Establish network of community resources which may include other tribal, state or federal agencies;
• Travel to out of home placements;
• Site visits to facilities;
• Perform other duties as assigned.

$56,351.11 to $67,621.34 annually