Tribal Family Coordinator

Kawerak, Inc.; St Albans; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Kawerak, Inc. seeks a Tribal Family Coordinator in St. Michael to support the Children and Family Services division.

The role is regular full-time with a two-week recruitment period and requires coordination of tribal referrals, home visits, and case management to improve family well-being. A background check under ICPA is required and native preference applies. The position involves travel, meetings, trainings, and court hearings as part of delivering services and maintaining confidential files

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED and six months in human services
• Basic computer, keyboarding and office skills (Windows, Internet, Excel, Word)
• Effective oral and written communication, organizing and record-keeping
• Ability to work with diverse backgrounds
• Maintain client confidentiality
• Willingness and ability to travel
• ICPA background check clearance required; Native Preference per Public Law 93-638

Responsibilities

• Coordinate family and children’s services and resources to establish and maintain a tribal referral system
• Provide timely information to tribal council and tribal members regarding resources and services
• Refer families to appropriate service programs and follow up to ensure delivery
• Conduct home visits to program clients
• Inform tribal council about the status of local services and provide recommendations
• Organize community activities promoting healthy families and well-being
• Assist with foster home recruitment and licensing
• Participate in case reviews
• Search for relatives of children in state or tribal custody
• Maintain confidential files and prepare timely reports; participate in Title IV-E funding activities
• Coordinate training for village foster parents and others
• Attend meetings, trainings, court hearings; travel as needed
• Provide tribal case management services including placement, reviews, planning, prevention, reunification
• Other duties as assigned by the Children & Family Services Program Director

Skills

Basic computer skills

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Oral & written communication

Confidentiality

Travel willingness

Cultural sensitivity

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

KAWERAK POSITION DESCRIPTION
Recruitment Length: Two weeks, closes end of business day on November 2nd, 2026
Location: St. Michael

DIVISION: Children and Family Services
JOB TITLE: Tribal Family Coordinator-St. Michael
POSITION STATUS: Regular Full-Time
EXEMPT STATUS: Non-exempt
PAY SCALE GRADE: 10-11-12 ($34.80 – $42.78)
REPORTS TO: Children & Family Services Program Director

BRIEF SUMMARY OF JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

1) Coordinate family and children’s services and resources to establish and maintain a tribal referral system.

2) Provide timely information to tribal council and tribal members regarding available resources and services.

3) Refer families in need to appropriate service and resource programs and follow up to ensure that services have been delivered in an appropriate and timely manner.

4) Conduct home visits to program clients.

5) Regularly inform the tribal council about the status of local services and makes recommendations for improving service delivery.

6) Organize community activities promoting healthy families, children and sense of community well-being.

7) Assist with foster home recruitment & licensing.

8) Participate in case reviews.

9) Conduct relative searches for children who are in state or tribal custody.

10) Develop, organize and maintain confidential files, prepare and submit reports in a timely manner, participate in time study activities related to Federal Title IV-E and other funding resources as required.

11) Collaborate and coordinate training activities for village foster parents and others as needed.

12) Attend meetings conferences, trainings, court hearings, etc. which may require travel during weekends, evenings and holidays.

13) Provide tribal case management services on child welfare case plans which include but are not limited to:

• Child placement activities
• Preparation for and participation in judicial reviews
• Case plan development
• Placement prevention services
• Reunification and aftercare services

14) Other duties as assigned by the Children & Family Services Program Director.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1) High School Diploma or GED equivalent plus six (6) months experience in the human services field.

2) Must possess computer, keyboarding and office skills required. Knowledge of Windows, Internet usage, Microsoft Excel and Word.

3) Must possess effective oral and written communication, organizing and record keeping skills.

4) Ability to work effectively with people from a variety of backgrounds.

5) Must maintain client confidentiality.

6) Must be willing and able to travel.

7) This position is a Covered Position subject to the requirements of the Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Act, 25 USC 3201-3211 (ICPA). A background check clearance is required. ICPA requirements apply and must be complied with at all times in order to remain in the position.

Native Preference per Public Law 93-638. Approved (5-31-18)