Lead Placement Specialist (Open Until Filled)

The Tulalip Tribes; Tulalip Bay (WA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The Tulalip Tribes is seeking a Lead Placement Specialist to supervise the Placement team and deliver culturally grounded placement and caregiver support services in accordance with Tulalip Tribal Code and grant requirements.

The role includes overseeing placement operations, coordination of transportation and visitation, staff supervision, documentation, and collaboration with social workers and community partners to ensure placement stability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, Human Services, Behavioral Health, or related field.
• Master's Degree in Social Work (MSW) preferred.
• Two (2) years of professional experience in child welfare, placement, caregiver support, or related field.
• Two (2) years of computer experience using Microsoft Office programs.
• One (1) year of supervisory responsibilities, building teams.
• Experience using case management/document management systems such as Hemaiya.

Responsibilities

• Oversee placement operations and caregiver support services.
• Provide supervision of placement staff and ensure program compliance.
• Coordinate transportation, visitation, respite, and documentation activities.
• Collaborate with Social Workers, Tribal programs, caregivers, and partners to promote placement stability.
• May perform direct placement duties to support staff coverage and emergencies.

Skills

Child welfare

Supervisory experience

Microsoft Office

Hemaiya (case management system)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, Human Services, Behavioral Health, or related field

MSW preferred

Tools

Hemaiya

Job description

The Tulalip Tribes

The Tulalip Tribes publicly announces that Indian Preference in hiring shall apply to Tulalip Tribal job opportunities according to our Preference Code.

DEPARTMENT:

Beda?chelh

JOB SUMMARY:

The Lead Placement Specialist will supervise the Placement team and lead the delivery of culturally grounded placement, caregiver support, and youth support services in accordance with Tulalip Tribal Code, departmental policies, Standard Operating Procedures, and applicable grant and contract requirements, including the DCYF Caregiver Support Agreement. This position supports high-quality services for Tulalip children and youth in kinship, relatives, foster, and licensed foster placements, as well as the caregivers who support them. Provide operational oversight of placement, caregiver support, case aid, transportation, visitation, respite, documentation, case noting, and related placement services. The position will supervise placement staff, monitors service provided. Documentation, billing, reporting, and compliance requirements. Collaborate with Social Workers, Tribal programs, caregivers, and community partners to promote placement stability and caregiver support. The Lead Placement Specialist may perform direct placement duties as needed to support staff coverage, emergencies, complex situations, or continuity of services. May supervise qʷuliʔɬ and oversee foster home licensing activities and related program operations.

COMPENSATION:

$33.27 hr.

Minimum Required Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, Human Services, Behavioral Health, or a related field.
• Master's Degree in Social Work (MSW) preferred.

Minimum Related Experience

• Two (2) years of professional experience working in child welfare, placement, caregiver support, foster care, family support, or related field.
• Two (2) years of computer experience utilizing Microsoft Office programs.
• One (1) year of experience with supervisory responsibilities, developing and building teams.
• Experience using a case management or document management systems such as Hemaiya.

Skills Testing

• Written Exercise

Required Licenses/Certifications/Prerequisites

• WA State Driver License. (Personal Auto Insurance)
• Must adhere to the Motor Vehicle Regulations (Abstract Required)
• CPR/First Aid Certificate.
• Mandated Reporter Training. *Will allow six (6) months to obtain.
• Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment background check.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

This is a contracted position.