ICWA Family Advocate: Native Child Welfare Impact

Kodiak-Area-Native-Association; Kodiak (AK); Sur place; USD 52 000 - 78 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

401(k) with 7% employer contribution

Paid Parental Leave

Medical coverage (80% employer-paid)

Life insurance (2.5x annual salary)

AD&D and disability coverage

Paid time off and holidays

Tuition assistance

Housing assistance possible

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness gym membership

Leadership development

Résumé du poste

Kodiak Area Native Association (KANA) seeks an ICWA Family Advocate to develop, implement and provide social services and case management while honoring Alaska Native heritage. This role promotes self-determination, family unity, and stability within authorized Tribes.

The advocate will liaise with OC S, Tribal Councils, and agencies to ensure ICWA compliance and support foster care and reunification efforts, traveling to villages as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with two years of relevant work experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsabilités

• Acts as a liaison and advocate between the State of Alaska DHSS Office of Children Services (OCS), Tribal Councils, and other state and federal agencies to ensure ICWA compliance.
• Advocates for Alaska Native children regarding foster placements and supports reunification plans.
• Evaluates ICWA cases for the Native Villages prioritizing children and families in need of social services.
• Provides advocacy and intervention with families at risk for child abuse/neglect to prevent removal of children from parents and community.
• Travels regularly to villages for investigations, direct services and programmatic outreach.

Formation

High school diploma or equivalent with two years of relevant work experience

Description du poste

Kodiak Area Native Association (KANA) seeks an ICWA Family Advocate to develop, implement and provide social services and case management while honoring Alaska Native heritage. This role promotes self-determination, family unity, and stability within authorized Tribes.

The advocate will liaise with OC S, Tribal Councils, and agencies to ensure ICWA compliance and support foster care and reunification efforts, traveling to villages as needed.