Social Service Aide

Omaha Tribe of Nebraska; Macy (NE); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Omaha Tribe of Nebraska is seeking a detail-oriented administrative professional to support the CFS/ICWA program. You will manage the working database, file records, calendar court hearings, and file orders across jurisdictions, while coordinating communications with families and staff.

The role requires at least a GED, 2 years in related fields, and an emphasis on confidentiality, policy adherence, and community resources.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 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.
• Associate's degree in related field or Bachelor's degree in listed fields.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the CFS/ICWA working database and update regularly while preserving the database.
• Liaise between State and Tribal during child welfare proceedings and transfer of jurisdiction.
• Act as a qualified expert witness for clients when requested.
• Complete and submit reports to applicable courts, agencies, and programs as directed.
• Schedule and participate in Family Team Meetings with all families.
• Collaborate with tribal CFS/ICWA staff and other programs to ensure supportive services for children and families.
• Collaborate with DHHS and outside agencies to ensure supportive services for children and families.
• Coordinate with Family Resource Specialist to obtain information for placements as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

NFOCUS knowledge

Community resources knowledge

Policy compliance

Confidentiality

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in related field

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.*