Tribal TANF Caseworker I / II / III

Holland America-Princess (Holland America Dawson City Inn); Kotzebue (AK); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Maniilaq Association in Kotzebue, Alaska invites applications for Tribal TANF Caseworker I/II/III to manage TANF caseloads and provide direct, ongoing case management to promote family self-sufficiency. You will prepare files, monitor participation, and coordinate activities within federal guidelines and TANF policies.

Responsibilities include documenting outcomes, maintaining compliance, and engaging clients through frequent contact, home visits, and community outreach while collaborating with

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; 6 months–1 year of relevant work experience is desired.
• Familiarity with the Northwest Arctic Borough Region, its culture, people, and ability to speak Inupiaq desirable.
• Ability to read, understand and apply the Maniilaq TANF Manual and TANF policy/regulations.
• Prior experience using the listed computer software: TAS, Alaska mainframe, Child support Mainframe, and SAM Unemployment.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and maintains case files in TAS software and paper files.
• Issues payments, reports and notices in TAS by deadlines.
• Tracks and monitors all client cases to ensure compliance with federal work activity and state requirements.
• Meets work participation rates for TANF and recommends sanctions or adverse actions when needed.
• Coordinates and creates monthly work participation activities for TANF recipients.
• Documents outcomes, follow-up, and case notes in TANF guidelines.
• Maintains positive relationships with clients to provide support and guidance.
• Provides direct and ongoing case management services to promote self-sufficiency.
• Develops Family Self-Sufficiency Plans with clients to set achievable goals.
• Initiates frequent contact with TANF recipients via phone, in-person, and home visits.
• Collaborates with team to promote TANF program publicly.
• Shares regional caseload and understands role within division.
• Establishes priorities and manages time effectively.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

TAS software

State of Alaska electronic mainframe

Child support Mainframe

SAM Unemployment

Job description

Maniilaq Association isa P.L. 93-638 Native/Indian Preference/EEO Employer

Tribal TANF Caseworker I / II / III

Job Code:

2026:OTZ-086

Location:

Kotzebue, Alaska

Program:

Tribal TANF

FT/PT Status:

Full Time

Job Responsibilities:

MANIILAQ ASSOCIATION

05/18

Title: Tribal TANF Caseworker

I/II/III

Range:

12/13/14

Program:

Tribal TANF

Status:

Non-Exempt

Housing Priority:

None

Covered:

Yes

• Prepares and maintains case files both in the TAS software and in paper file, records and documents in a timely and thorough manner.
• Issues payments, reports and notices in TAS by appropriate monthly deadlines.
• Tracks and monitors all client cases to assure clients compliance with mandated federal work activity and state requirements.
• Meets all work participation rates for community service or work activity requirements within the federal guidelines. Monitors and makes recommendations for sanctions or adverse actions.
• Coordinates and creates monthly work participation activities for TANF recipients by communicating work and educational opportunities, job fairs, family wellness, community service and activity functions.
• Document outcomes, follow-up, and case notes for each TANF client in a timely manner consistent with TANF guidelines.
• Maintain a positive relationship with each client to show your support and guidance through sincerity, empathy and resourceful.
• Provides direct and ongoing case management services and offers support, guidance, and encouragement to promote self-sufficiency and to help reduce the recipient’s dependence on TANF assistance.
• Demonstrates progressive interview skills in order to develop and update a Family Self-Sufficiency Plan with each client. Must be able to identify family strengths, potential and current barriers to subsequently set goals for the client to become self-sufficient.
• Initiate frequent contact with all TANF recipients by phone, in person and home visits to confirm and verify household status.
• Works with team members to develops a publicity plan to promote and advertise for the TANF program.
• Shares a regional caseload and will recognize and understand their role within our division.
• Ability to establish priorities according to relative importance and deadline, set goals, and manage time efficiently.

Job Qualifications:

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Caseworker I: High school diploma or equivalent. Six months – 1 year of relevant work experience is desired. Familiarity with the Northwest Arctic Borough Region, its culture, people, and ability to speak Inupiaq desirable. Have a current knowledge of local and outside resources for client educational, training, and job opportunities. Ability to read, understand and become proficient with the Maniilaq TANF Manual and ability to put in practice the policy and regulations. Able to learn P.L 102.477 and each program component and compliance regulations. Prior experience using computers at the beginning level for word processing and data entry. Ability to become proficient with the following computer software’s: TAS, State of Alaska electronic mainframe, Child support Mainframe, and SAM Unemployment. Must have the ability to communicate effectively, both verbal and in writing, with people in the service area and state agencies. Ability to travel in small planes. Demonstrated ability to work with people.
• Caseworker II: Requirements for a Caseworker I plus an additional year of relevant work experience.
• Caseworker III: Requirements for a Caseworker II plus an additional year of relevant work experience.

Other Job Information (if applicable):

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of people in this job, and the employer reserves the right to revise or change this description. This description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment. To essential duties and meet the physical demands. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to meet these conditions.