Social Worker Senior KK-46032

Confederated Tribes Of The Colville Reservation; Nespelem (WA); On-site; USD 81,148,000 - 101,156,000; Full time

Job summary

Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation is seeking a Social Worker in Nespelem, WA. The role provides psychosocial assessments and counseling for children and families across school, home, and community settings.

The successful candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in counseling, social work, or psychology and relevant experience, with a valid driver’s license and eligibility for tribal insurance. This is a non-exempt, full-time position based in Child and Family Services.

Qualifications

• Requires Bachelor’s degree in counseling, social work, or psychology and two years of social work experience.
• Or candidate may be eligible as a Trainee with a signed plan to meet minimum requirements within 24 months.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and be eligible for Tribal Insurance and maintain clearance throughout employment.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional social work services to children and families across school, home, and community settings.
• Conduct psychosocial assessments and diagnoses to plan treatments or environmental interventions.
• Maintain confidentiality and coordinate with schools, caregivers, and agencies.

Skills

Social Work

Counseling

Family therapy

Verbal communication

Case management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in counseling, social work, or psychology

Foster Parent Licensor Certification

Tools

Office software

PC literacy

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Nespelem - Nespelem, WA 99155

Salary Range: $28.32 - $35.36 Hourly

CLOSING DATE: September 6, 2026

POSITION:

Social Worker (1 position)

Salary: $28.32-$35.36 DOE

Reports To: Social Worker

Location: Child and Family Services, Nespelem, WA

Basic Functions: This is a non-exempt position. Provides professional social work services to children and families. Provides psychosocial assessments and diagnosis of behavioral disabilities to offer treatments and/or environmental manipulations at the school, home, and community-based settings.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Requires a Bachelor’s degree in counseling, social work, or psychology and two (2) years experience in social work.
• OR Possible Trainee (Applicant will be required to sign and abide by a training plan provided by the program that will help them meet the minimum requirements of the position within twenty-four months of date of hire.)
• Requires a valid driver’s license and must be eligible for Tribal Insurance and maintain clearance throughout employment.
• Requires a Foster Parent Licensor Certification or ability to obtain within 90 days of employment.
• Requires successful completion of mandatory Social Work Academy within 90 days of employment.
• Must not have been a client of Children & Family Services for the past three years nor become one during employment.
• Must have a healthy life style for the past three years and maintain alcohol and drug abuse free lifestyle throughout employment.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Requires specialized knowledge of the principles and practices associated with social work and counseling.
• Requires specialized knowledge of and experience in the use of modern social work techniques such as family systems, ecological perspectives, school systems, and mental health.
• Requires advanced knowledge of verbal and written communication with various types of ages.
• Requires the skill to improve child(ren) lives by providing services to help them achieve a healthful, happy existence.
• Requires a working knowledge of personal computer and multimedia equipment operations including common office productivity software, internet, and computer-aided programs supporting education.
• Requires sufficient math skills to read and understand statistical concepts.
• Requires professional level writing skills sufficient to prepare case management materials and reports.
• Requires well-developed oral communications skills to convey concepts in individual and group counseling, home, and community-based settings, and work cooperatively with child(ren) and family.
• Requires the skill sets to perform the responsibilities of the position including delivery of therapeutic, advisory, and counseling services.
• Requires the ability to learn, interpret, and apply District, State, and Federal requirements and objectives for academic achievement.
• Requires the ability to explore alternative opportunities with child(ren) and families, identify crisis situations and provide intervention.
• Requires the ability to conduct socio-environmental analysis and prepare social and family histories.
• Must be able to design and develop behavioral and instructional objectives for students.
• Requires the ability to work cooperatively with teachers, and pupil personnel service providers, families, and agencies.
• Must be able to organize and prioritize work and manage time effectively.
• Must be able to communicate in a professional manner, in both formal and informal settings with child(ren), fellow teachers, staff and parents.
• Requires ability to maintain strict confidentiality of all program related matters ensuring client and personnel rights have not been compromised.
• Requires ability to work closely with Law Enforcement agencies both on and off the reservation boundaries.
• Requires the ability to work independently.
• Requires the ability to exercise good judgement.
• Requires ability to be client control and at all times act in the best interest of the child(ren).
• Requires being able to work effectively with the public and handle conflicts, complaints, or problems professionally.
• Requires the ability to communicate in written and verbal format.
• Requires the ability to have interpersonal and intrapersonal relationships with co-workers, clients, outside agencies as well as within our own Tribal Government
• Requires the ability to function in school, home, and outside environments, engaged in work of a predominately sedentary nature.
• Requires sufficient physical ability to move to work locations.
• Requires the ability to grasp, reach, push, and pull and move light weight work materials and supplies.
• Requires sufficient arm, hand, finger dexterity to use a personal computer keyboard, multimedia, and other office equipment.
• Requires sufficient hearing and speaking skills to project voice and communicate with staff, students, parents and other practitioners in small group settings and in one-on-one conversations.
• Requires visual acuity to read printed materials and computer screens, observe students perform assignments, and observe moving objects and events.
• Requires the ability to work a non-standard schedule; before and after normal work hours.

Note:

Pursuant to Tribal Policy, if this position is safety sensitive it is subject to pre-employment drug testing. In addition, this position is subject to reasonable suspicion and post-accident drug testing.

Tribal Member and Indian Preference:

TRIBAL MEMBER AND INDIAN PREFERENCE WILL APPLY; PREFERENCE WILL ALSO BE GIVEN TO HONORABLY DISCHARGED VETERANS WHO ARE MINIMALLY QUALIFIED.

Driver's License and Background Clearances:

If required of this position, you must possess and maintain a valid Washington State driver's license and be eligible for the Tribes’ Vehicle Insurance. In addition, this position may be subject to pre-employment background clearances. If applicable, these clearances must be maintained throughout employment.

Information:

Krystal Keaton, Human Resources Technician Sr. Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation, Human Resources Office, P.O. Box 150, Nespelem, WA 99155, [phone]. [e-mail]