Field-Based Child Welfare Case Worker & Court Involvement

Akicita Federal, LLC

Minnesota

On-site

USD 72,000 - 88,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

Akicita Federal is hiring Child Welfare Case Workers to provide ongoing case management for Indian children and families served by the BIA Red Lake Agency in Red Lake, MN. Working from the Red Lake Agency office, satellite offices, and in the field across the Red Lake Reservation — including off-reservation placements and court appearances — you will carry cases from initial placement or case opening through in-home services, foster care, and permanency.

Schedule includes a 7:30 a.m.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree required.
At least 3 years of child welfare case management, foster care, or permanency casework.
Valid driver's license.
Current child passenger safety certification (required for anyone who transports children).
U.S. citizenship.
Favorable suitability determination from IA PERSEC and a favorable background investigation by DCSA.

Responsibilities

Manage cases from placement/opening through in-home services, foster care, and permanency planning.
Develop written case plans within 30 days for federal approval.
Conduct at least one face-to-face visit per month with each child.
Pursue a permanency plan within six months and prepare court reports/testify in hearings.
Verify home licensing and NACSA checks before placement.