Tribal Family Coordinator – Wales

Kawerak, Inc.; Wales; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A community service organization is seeking a Tribal Family Coordinator in Wales to oversee family and children's services, coordinate referrals, and ensure timely service delivery. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or GED plus six months of experience in human services. Key skills include effective communication, organizational abilities, and computer literacy. The role requires travel and background check clearance under the Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Act. Native Preference applies.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent plus six months experience in human services.
• Must possess computer, keyboarding, and office skills.
• Must maintain client confidentiality.
• Willingness to travel as required.
• Subject to background check clearance.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate family and children’s services to establish a tribal referral system.
• Provide timely information about available resources to community members.
• Conduct home visits to program clients.
• Assist with foster home recruitment and licensing.
• Participate in case reviews and maintain confidential files.

Skills

Computer skills

Effective oral and written communication

Organizing and record keeping

Ability to work with diverse backgrounds

Client confidentiality

Education

High School Diploma or GED equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Windows

Job description

KAWERAK POSITION DESCRIPTION

Recruitment closes: 1/9/2026

DIVISION: Children and Family Services

JOB TITLE: Tribal Family Coordinator- Wales

POSITION STATUS: Regular Full-Time

EXEMPT STATUS: Non-exempt

PAY SCALE GRADE: 10-11-12 ($34.08 – $44.46 DOE)

REPORTS TO: Children & Family Services Program Director

BRIEF SUMMARY OF JOB 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 available resources and services.
• 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.
• Conduct home visits to program clients.
• Regularly inform the tribal council about the status of local services and makes recommendations for improving service delivery.
• Organize community activities promoting healthy families, children and sense of community well-being.
• Assist with foster home recruitment & licensing.
• Participate in case reviews.
• Conduct relative searches for children who are in state or tribal custody.

1. 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.
2. Collaborate and coordinate training activities for village foster parents and others as needed.
3. Attend meetings conferences, trainings, court hearings, etc. which may require travel during weekends, evenings and holidays.
4. 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
5. 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)