Social Worker - Soboba Casino : Job Details

JOB DESCRIPTION/SUMMARY: Under the direction of the Director of Soboba Tribal Family Services, the Tribal Social Worker will provide direct services to Tribal Members and their families. Services include, but are not limited to acting as a liaison for the family with Child Protective Services; meeting with Tribal Members to assess their needs and help in resolving immediate/crisis issues that involve child abuse, neglect, substance abuse, domestic violence, parenting, anger management, trauma, grief/loss, mental health concerns, and elder abuse by providing information about and/or referrals to community resources; assist Tribal Members in accessing those services; and providing investigative and intervention services. To provide inhouse services: individual, family, couples and group counseling. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Provide direct services to Soboba Tribal members. These services include, but are not limited to: Work collaboratively with Child Protective Services (CPS) and Adult Protective Services (APS). Attend all necessary meetings such as Children Family Team Meetings (CFTM) & monthly face to face visits. Attend court hearings, prepare reports and declarations for the court as needed. Meet with Tribal Member(s) to assess their needs. Assist in resolving issues as it relates to child abuse, substance abuse, domestic violence, anger management and parenting. Work with Tribal Member(s) and their families who are in crisis as it relates to significant mental health issues including hospitalizations, conservatorships, and long-term care. Awareness of the symptoms/problems related to alcoholism and drug abuse and how to advise families on assistance/treatment. Provide substance abuse referrals and work collaboratively with Indian Health Clinic and Soboba Human Resources. Provide individual and group counseling services to Tribal Member(s) and their families as needed regarding Anger Management, Parenting and Psycho Educational Topics/Materials. Maintain monthly contact with Tribal Member(s), child(ren) and all service providers as required & maintain appropriate case documentation. Provide educational support by advocating for Tribal Member(s), attending Individual Education Plan (IEP) or 504 Plan. Accompany/assist Tribal Member(s) to visits/appointment/services as needed; Assist in completing non-legal forms. Provide resources and referrals as necessary. Coordinate services to Tribal Member(s) & family which include phone calls, completing forms, placement options and conduct home evaluations. Work Collaboratively with Soboba Department of Public safety by performing welfare checks on Tribal Members when necessary. Assists with any needs regarding Soboba Elders and participate in Elders program when needed. Participate in Soboba Community Events/Outreach as needed. Awareness of/ability to understand and learn Federal legislation that pertains to or affects the Native Tribes, particularly Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA). Cultural sensitivity to the special needs of the Native American community, particularly with regard to child abuse, domestic violence, substance abuse, mental illness, and elder abuse. Safety issues pertaining to home visits and the potential for, and acknowledgement of, dangerous situations. Effective oral and written communication skills, excellent interpersonal relation skills and the ability to interact at all socio-economic levels and backgrounds effectively. Demonstrate knowledge and ability to utilize Microsoft Office and operate computer, cell phone and assigned office equipment. Other duties as assigned. To provide inhouse services: individual, family, couples and group counseling. EDUCATION: Master's degree in social work, Psychology or similar discipline. Must have an LMFT or LCSW license. EXPERIENCE: Required: Minimum 2 years of experience in direct case management, providing social services, counseling services (individual/group) or in case management services in clinical or other human services settings. Working knowledge of the dynamics of domestic violence, suicide, trauma, substance abuse issues/treatment, parenting, mental health, and elder abuse. Understanding of Native American traditional healing modalities, historic trauma, internalized oppression and unique issues in Indian Country. Experience with county welfare systems and family dynamics Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills are required. Preferred: Previous experience working within the Native American community. Experience with traditional Native American healing modalities. ABILITY TO: Maintain Soboba Tribal Social Services Confidentiality Policy. Interpret, apply and explain related rules, regulations, policies and procedures. Organize work and establish priorities. Operate a computer, cell phone and assigned office equipment. Effectively apply casework knowledge and skills. Effectively utilize appropriate resources and services. Control personal bias and apply social work ethics. Maintain effective working relationships with other employees and the general public. Maintain current California Driver's License. REQUIRED: All applicants are required to complete the pre-screen Background Clearance and Drug Testing Native American preferable and an Equal Opportunity Employer 25 U.S.C.S. 472 et. Seg. Must be able to travel 50% of the time in and out of the San Jacinto, CA area. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to stand, move, and work throughout the office areas and properties, including walking up to ½ mile, climbing stairs and sitting at a desk/work station for the duration of the day. Typically, the individual will be housed in an office environment. Must be able to grasp, bend, lift, and/or carry or otherwise move goods weighing a minimum of 25 lbs. on an intermittent basis, and sufficient dexterity of hand in order to use office equipment including, but not limited to: computer keyboard, calculator, general office equipment, cell phone and multi-line phone.