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 Revised 1/17 Job Code 556-50 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

$56,351.12 to $67,621.34 annually