Social Worker

Under the direct supervision of the Snoqualmie Indian Child Welfare (SICW) Program Manager, the Social Worker provides child welfare services to Snoqualmie children and families involved in Tribal and State child welfare systems. Responsibilities include collaborating with the Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) on child protective services investigations, case management, service coordination, home visits, court proceedings, and family visitation. The Social Worker supports child safety, family preservation, reunification, and permanency planning through culturally responsive services consistent with the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) and SICW program goals.

Essential Duties:

Level I -

• Collaboratively investigate allegations of child abuse and neglect with state-assigned social workers and coordinate appropriate services and interventions in accordance with active efforts requirements.
• Provide ongoing social work and case management services to Snoqualmie children and families voluntarily or involuntarily involved in Tribal and/or State child welfare systems to reduce risk, address safety concerns, and support family preservation and reunification.
• Provide testimony in Tribal Court and/or State Court regarding case activities, child safety, and progress of active SICW cases.
• Maintain accurate and timely case files, monitor client progress, and prepare detailed reports for Tribal Court and/or DCYF regarding case activities, services, child safety, and reunification efforts, and progress toward case plan objectives.
• Conduct home visits with children and their caregivers at least monthly, or more frequently as required by case circumstances or program requirements.
• Plan for and facilitate visitation between children and their parents or guardians in the least restrictive environment consistent with child safety and applicable court orders.
• Maintain confidentiality and comply with applicable confidentiality laws, Tribal policies, and program requirements, including obtaining appropriate authorizations for the release of information.
• Provide and document referrals to Tribal and non-Tribal programs, coordinate with service providers, and follow up to assess whether children and families receive appropriate services and support.
• Provide culturally responsive and inclusive services remotely and in person, by phone and email, to families, childcare providers, and other community members.
• Provide safe and reliable transportation for children and families as required.
• Identify economic, social, cultural, physical, and environmental factors that support or limit family or individual functioning and impact child safety and family stability.
• Develop, implement, and monitor case plans and associated service objectives for children and families.
• Explain department policies and applicable laws to families, individuals, and members of the community.
• Participate in multidisciplinary, multi-agency, and legal case staffings.
• Provide coverage for the SICW after-hours phone line as assigned and respond to child welfare matters in accordance with program procedures.

Level II -

Performs all duties of Level I, plus:

• Prepare court reports and develop recommendations for complex child welfare cases involving child safety, family engagement, progress toward court-ordered services, and permanency planning.
• Provide training, case consultation, and technical guidance to Level I Social Workers and other program staff regarding case management, service referrals, child placement processes, active efforts, and applicable child welfare requirements.
• Independently manage complex or high-risk child welfare cases requiring advanced assessment, case planning, coordination with multiple agencies, and development of appropriate interventions to address complex child safety and family needs.

Additional Duties:

• Maintain awareness of and disclose potential conflicts of interest with current and historical ICW cases.
• Participate in program meetings and required trainings, including local and out-of-state training opportunities and complete a minimum of one ICW-specific training annually.
• The Tribe values its commitment to community service and the well-being of its members. In recognition of this, each employee may be expected to perform duties from time to time which may not be related to their regular responsibilities.
• Other duties as assigned.