Child Welfare Case Manager – On-Call

Ak-Chin Indian Community; Maricopa (AZ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation and personal sick leave

Health benefits (medical/dental/vision

401k

Short/long-term disability

14 holidays

Job summary

Ak-Chin Indian Community’s Health and Human Services (HHS) Department is seeking a Case Manager to coordinate, assess, and manage cases of children in need of care and protection in accordance with HHS policies.

This exempt position requires being on-call two weekends per month for emergency CPS referrals and offers comprehensive benefits including vacation/sick leave, health benefits, 401k, disability coverage, and 14 holidays.

Qualifications

• Responds to referrals for children in need of care and conducts inquiry to determine referral validity.
• Maintains current and comprehensive client case files.
• Transports clients in Community vehicle when necessary.
• Meets with tribal, state, and federal programs that provide services to clients.
• Attends meetings and case staffing and multidisciplinary team meetings.
• Monitors and visits children placed on/off-reservation Shelter, Foster and Therapeutic care facilities.
• Works closely with the Child Welfare & ICWA Specialist.
• Delivers thorough safety assessments and intervenes in crisis situations as required.

Responsibilities

• Completes requirements for court hearings including preparing evidence materials.
• Assists family members regarding court procedures and reviews case information with legal counsel.
• Compiles and completes case files documents for transfer or closure.
• Performs other work-related duties as assigned.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Public Health, Psychology, Education, or closely related area

Three (3) years of professional level work experience in Child Welfare

Valid Arizona Driver's License

Ability to pass fingerprint/background check

Job description

Ak-Chin Indian Community’s Health and Human Services (HHS) Department is seeking a Case Manager to coordinate, assess, and manage cases of children in need of care and protection in accordance with HHS policies.

This exempt position requires being on-call two weekends per month for emergency CPS referrals and offers comprehensive benefits including vacation/sick leave, health benefits, 401k, disability coverage, and 14 holidays.