Tribal Child Welfare Social Worker

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

Job summary

The Tulalip Tribes seek a qualified professional to protect and preserve Indian children and their families under the Juvenile Youth and Family Code. You will actively engage children and families in services to prevent or reduce risk, and reunify when appropriate, including preparing court documents, testifying, and representing The Tulalip Tribes Beda?chelh in relevant proceedings.

Responsibilities include keeping children connected to culture and providing ongoing services where risk is high

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work.
• MSW may be considered in lieu of one year of experience.
• Master’s Degree in related field may be considered in lieu of six months experience

Responsibilities

• Protect and preserve Indian children and their families under Tulalip Tribes jurisdiction.
• Engage children and families in services to prevent or reduce risk of abuse/neglect.
• Reunify children with parental home where possible and required by code and policy.
• Prepare court documents, testify, and represent The Tulalip Tribes Beda?chelh in court or hearings.
• Keep children connected to culture, families and traditions; provide ongoing services with court involvement as needed.

Skills

Typing 30 wpm

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work

MSW considered in lieu of 1 year experience

Master’s Degree in related field may offset 6 months experience

Job description

The Tulalip Tribes seek a qualified professional to protect and preserve Indian children and their families under the Juvenile Youth and Family Code. You will actively engage children and families in services to prevent or reduce risk, and reunify when appropriate, including preparing court documents, testifying, and representing The Tulalip Tribes Beda?chelh in relevant proceedings.

Responsibilities include keeping children connected to culture and providing ongoing services where risk is high