Social Worker I - Scottsdale, United States - Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community

Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community

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Scottsdale, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

Definition:

Definition:

Under general supervision from the Social Services Manager, performs professional social services casework primarily regarding family support coordination services.

This position provides support to families with children birth to age 5 with more complex needs by assisting them in understanding, navigating to and accessing services that promote family well-being.

This job class is treated as FLSA Non-Exempt.

Essential Functions:
Essential functions may vary among position and may include the following tasks, knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics.

This list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not intended to be a comprehensive listing of tasks performed by all positions in this classification.

Distinguishing Features:

The Social Worker I (Family Support Coordination) is distinguished from other Social Worker I's by an emphasis on family
support coordination.

Examples of Tasks:

1. Provides family support coordination and case management, follow up and support services to individuals and their families including home visits/ services in the home.
Refers clients to other resource agencies and programs such as, but not limited to Behavioral Health, AHCCCS, the Parenting Program and the HHS Health Services Division when necessary.
Coordinates with other agencies to provide emergency assistance and resources involving crisis intervention, family issues, food, clothing or medical services.
2. Makes home visits or visits to other settings to provide family support coordination to individual and families.
Provides ongoing assessment of families and is responsible for creating monthly documentation to provide to Case Managers for use in court or for other professional areas.
Provide assessments, written service plans, resources and referrals to services.
Monitor family's progress.
Work with family to develop transition planning and disenrollment from the program when transition from services is appropriate based on progress and the service plan goals, and they will also provide information and resources to promote stability.
Compete a post services survey.
Will adhere to First Things First child welfare policy when working with families in the child welfare system.
3. Inputs data in the Case Management System (CMS) and maintains accurate statistical data using the computerized database for easy retrieval.
Maintains current and comprehensive case files that include assessments, and other case file documentation. Prepares periodic reports from records, as required.
4. Participates in training opportunities that will enhance knowledge of family support coordination, tribal case management, child abuse and neglect and be trauma informed.
5. Focuses primarily on family support coordination efforts but documents and reports referrals of family issues, child abuse and neglect.
Works closely with case managers and court other legal parties to keep them informed of family's progress.
Conducts collaborative interviews and contacts all interested parties to gather information.
6. Participates in weekly staff meetings. Discusses issues or cases that require additional input and planning.
Helps provide alternative solutions to issues to ensure the greatest benefit for the clients in accomplishing the program objectives.
7. Attends professional development meetings and training as directed by immediate supervisor. Keeps professionally current in the Social Work field and particularly with new developments, practices and procedures regarding family reunification issues.
8. Helps maintain an environment within the Social Services Department that encourages teamwork, interdependence and ethical behavior.
9. Performs other jobrelated duties as assigned to maintain and enhance departmental and program operations.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Characteristics:

Knowledge of the history, culture, laws, rules, customs, and traditions of the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community.
Knowledge of the principles and practices regarding family reunification and preservation.
Knowledge of CPS policies, practices and procedures.
Knowledge of social work principles and concepts.
Knowledge of social work methods and techniques, including group and individual counseling, crisis intervention and referrals.
Skill counseling individuals, families or other groups.
Skill with family reunification, preservation and case management including planning, scheduling and time management.
Skill establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with other social work professionals, SRPMIC coworkers, Community officials and clients.
Skill evaluating customer needs and utilizing SRPMIC resources or other appropriate referrals to meet client needs.
Skill dealing with sensitive, personal issues and maintaining appropriate professional, confidential relationships.
Ability to make home visits and