Case Worker Part-Time (Internal - Deadline November 15)
Torres Martinez Desert Cahuilla Indians Case Worker Part-Time (Internal - Deadline November 15)
Description
TORRES MARTINEZ DESERT CAHUILLA INDIANS
JOB DESCRIPTION
For Posting Purposes Only
JOB TITLE: Case Worker (Part-Time)
DIVISION: Temporary Assistance for Needy Families
DEPARTMENT: Family Development Services
FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt
SALARY: $32.19 per hour non-negotiable
SUMMARY: Under the direction of the Family Development Services Manager (“Manager’), this position will primarily be responsible to work directly with Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (“TANF”) clients (assigned cases) and use assessment tools to establish the client’s needs, to gain and/or sustain meaningful employment; including processing cash and supportive assistance services per the TANF Program policies for Manager approvals.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Including but not limited to the following duties and responsibilities.
- Complete initial and ongoing client intakes, including meeting with client and determining services eligible for Manager approval
- Maintain client eligibility and records for accuracy and adherence to applicable Tribal, Federal and State standards
- Develop and work with assigned client on their Personal Responsibility Plan, including completing assessments and distributing notices of action
- Prepare and maintain accurate monthly and quarterly reports for data collection
- Interact with other relevant associates both internally and externally to coordinate client services needed, to resolve issues and conflicts, and to exchange information
- Present client cases at regular scheduled case staffing
- Develop a trusting rapport with client in order to assist and address needs, concerns, and emergencies
- Accurately and timely enter electronic data for all case contact notes and monthly documentation into the case management system
- Participate and present during the client orientation program
- Monitor At-Risk Youth with educational issues, including reviewing school report cards and processing referrals
- Attend a variety of meetings when required
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Non-Supervisory
OTHER DUTIES:
- Travel when required
- Perform related duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.
KNOWLEDGE OF:
- Modern office practices, procedures and equipment
- Record-keeping techniques
- Telephone etiquette
- Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary
- Conflict resolution practices
- Reporting preparation techniques related to client case management
- Case management software programs
- Community resources, educational, and employment opportunities.
ABILITY TO:
- Apply cultural sensitivity to Native American programs
- Maintain confidentiality
- Apply effective time management and be able to meet critical time-lines
- Communicate effectively, both orally and written, in a professional manner
- Operate a variety of office equipment, including a computer and software
- Follow directions and instructions effectively
- Apply and adhere to program standards, including related laws, codes, regulations, policies, and procedures
- Review and calculate basic mathematical problems accurately
- Work client cases including dealing with complex individual and family situations
- Gather facts, analyze information, and draw sound conclusions
- Prepare clear, concise, and accurate records and reports
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: An equivalent combination of education and related work experience may be considered. Two (2) years of related work experience will be equal to 30 college credits and vice versa.
- Associates in Arts Degree required in Sociology, Psychology, Human Services or related field and four (4) years of related experience in social services OR
- High School Diploma or equivalency certificate required and eight (8) years of related experience in social services
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, AND REGISTRATIONS: To perform and to continue to be qualified for this position, the requirements listed below must be met at time of hire or may be obtained within a specific amount of time depending on the position requirements. Costs for required certifications, licenses, and registrations are to be covered by employee, unless offered by the Tribe.
- Position requires driving in the course and scope of employment. Prior to hiring and throughout employment must maintain a valid California Class C driver’s license and insurability under the Tribe’s vehicle insurance policy.
- Requires regular contact with or control over Indian children and is therefore subject to the background investigative process to comply with P.L.101-630.
- Requires throughout employment maintaining a Mandated Reporting Certificate of Training.
- Requires throughout employment maintaining a CPR/AED/First Aid Card/Certification.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Hearing and speaking to exchange information and make presentations
- Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard
- Seeing to read a variety of materials
- Sitting for extended periods of time
- Bending at the waist, kneeling or crouching
WORKING ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
- Driving a vehicle on public roads
- Indoor office environment
- Interacting with difficult people
- Dealing with constant interruptions
TMDCI Member/Indian Preference Policy:
The Tribe shall, to the greatest extent feasible, give preference in employment to Indian applicants who meet the required qualifications in accordance with applicable law, including the TERO Ordinance. “Indian preference in employment” as used in this policy, applies in all aspects of the employment relationship including, hiring, termination of employment, promotion, training, transfer, and related issues.
Notice of Drug Free Workplace Act Requirements:
The Torres Martinez Desert Cahuilla Indians are required to implement the Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988 (41 U.S.C. §741). As such, it is unlawful for employees to manufacture, distribute, dispense, possess, or use a controlled substance on the job site. Employees that are reasonably suspected of violating this Act may be subject to drug testing as a condition of employment. A drug screening test will be given to all applicants prior to employment.
Essential Government Functions:
All work performed under this job classification is in support of essential governmental functions of the Torres Martinez Desert Cahuilla Indians.
Job Description Subject to Change