Tribal Family Coordinator

KAWERAK POSITION DESCRIPTION

Location: Stebbins DIVISION: Children and Family Services JOB TITLE: Tribal Family Coordinator POSITION STATUS: Regular Part-Time EXEMPT STATUS: Non-exempt

PAY SCALE GRADE: 10-11-12 ($34.80-$45.39 DOE)

REPORTS TO: Children & Family Services Program Director Kawerak, Inc. is a non-profit organization that relies on federal agency and grant funding primarily to fund positions. This position is funded by agency or grant funding. This means that this position, as with all positions at Kawerak, is subject to availability of funding each year to continue to fund the position.

BRIEF SUMMARY OF JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Coordinate family and children’s services and resources to establish and maintain a tribal referral system.
2. Provide timely information to tribal council and tribal members regarding available resources and services.
3. Refer families in need to appropriate service and resource programs and follow up to ensure that services have been delivered in an appropriate and timely manner.
4. Conduct home visits to program clients.
5. Regularly inform the tribal council about the status of local services and makes recommendations for improving service delivery.
6. Organize community activities promoting healthy families, children and sense of community well-being.
7. Assist with foster home recruitment & licensing.
8. Participate in case reviews.
9. Conduct relative searches for children who are in state or tribal custody.
10. Develop, organize and maintain confidential files, prepare and submit reports in a timely manner, participate in time study activities related to Federal Title IV-E and other funding resources as required.
11. Collaborate and coordinate training activities for village foster parents and others as needed.
12. Attend meetings conferences, trainings, court hearings, etc. which may require travel during weekends, evenings and holidays.
13. Provide tribal case management services on child welfare case plans which include but are not limited to:

Child placement activities Preparation for and participation in judicial reviews Case plan development Placement prevention services Reunification and aftercare services 14) Other duties as assigned by the Children & Family Services Program Director.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. High School Diploma or GED equivalent plus six (6) months experience in the human services field.
2. Must possess computer, keyboarding and office skills required. Knowledge of Windows, Internet usage, Microsoft Excel and Word.
3. Must possess effective oral and written communication, organizing and record keeping skills.
4. Ability to work effectively with people from a variety of backgrounds.
5. Must maintain client confidentiality.
6. Must be willing and able to travel.
7. This position is a Covered Position subject to the requirements of the Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Act, 25 USC 3201-3211 (ICPA). A background check clearance is required. ICPA requirements apply and must be complied with at all times in order to remain in the position.

Native Preference per Public Law 93-638. Approved (5-31-18)

SLOTTING:

10: High School Diploma/GED +6 months experience 11: High School Diploma/GED +2 years experience 12: High School Diploma/GED +4 years experience #J-18808-Ljbffr Kawerak, Inc.