Social Service Aide

omahatribe; Macy (NE); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Omaha Tribe in Nebraska is seeking a detail-oriented administrative specialist to support the CFS/ICWA department. You will manage a working database, file, maintain files, and coordinate the calendar of court hearings, including filing court orders in other jurisdictions when needed.

You'll liaise between State and Tribal agencies during child welfare proceedings, document reports, and participate in Family Team Meetings, ensuring confidential handling and access to resources for families.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of community resources and appropriate services.
• Familiarity with confidentiality and privacy policies.
• Experience with case management or social services environments.
• Awareness of program requirements and documentation standards.

Responsibilities

• Maintain CFS/ICWA working database with regular updates.
• Coordinate calendar of court hearings and file court orders as needed.
• Serve as liaison between State and Tribal agencies during proceedings.
• Prepare and submit required reports to courts, agencies and programs.
• Schedule and participate in Family Team Meetings with families.
• Collaborate with tribal CFS/ICWA staff to ensure supportive services for children and families.
• Collaborate with DHHS and external agencies to support services.
• Obtain information for possible placements when needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Database management

Liaison and communication

Policy adherence

Confidentiality

Education

Associates Degree

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

SUMMARY: This position will primarily be responsible for supportive clerical functions such as managing a working database, filing, maintaining files, working with the CFS/ICWA staff to keep a calendar of court hearings, and filing court orders in other jurisdictions when needed. Coordinates communication with families, and the CFS/ICWA department.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and/or RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

• Will maintain the CFS/ICWA working database, updating on a regular basis, while preserving and protecting the database.
• Acts as a liaison between State and Tribal during child welfare proceedings and subsequent transfer of jurisdiction.
• Acts as a qualified expert witness for clients when requested.
• Will be responsible to complete and submit any reports to applicable courts, agencies, and programs as directed.
• Schedules and participates in Family Team Meetings with all families.
• Works closely with the tribal CFS/ICWA staff and other tribal programs to ensure supportive services are available for the CFS/ICWA children and families.
• Works closely with the DHHS departments and other outside agencies to ensure supportive services are available for the CFS/ICWA children and families.
• Works closely with the Family Resource Specialist to obtain information for possible placements when needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the duties.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or GED
• Minimum of two years' experience in social work, sociology, counseling, guidance, psychology, child development or related field.
• Minimum of two years' experience in foster parent training or related field.
• Associates Degree in related field or Bachelor's degree in any of the fields listed above.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, and/or REGISTRATIONS:

• Valid Driver's License and insurable by Tribal insurance

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and/or ABILITIES:

• Have some knowledge of NFOCUS
• Knowledge of the community and resources
• Ability to follow policies & procedures
• Confidentiality acknowledgement

PLEASE NOTE: P.L. 93-638, Indian Preference and Tribal Employment rights Ordinance. (T.E.R.O) will be practiced; however, all qualified applicants will be considered.

*Please note that the job description is subject to change with or without prior notice.*