Social Worker

Salary: $34.04 - $56.24 Hourly
Location : Eureka/Crescent City
Job Type: Full-Time Non-Exempt
Job Number: 202600056
Division: Health & Human Services
Department: Tribal Child Welfare
Opening Date: 05/26/2026
Closing Date: 6/16/2026 5:00 PM Pacific


POSITION SUMMARY


Under general supervision of the Tribal Child Welfare Manager, the incumbent will carry a case load involving individuals and families and will be required to find cultural and creative was to ensure provision of prevention and intervention services; joint case management with IV-E Social Workers and County Child Welfare Social Workers to ensure that each tribal child and family receives individualized treatment and specialized application of casework methods and skills; provision of comprehensive casework services; and perform related work as required. Individuals must be energetic, forward thinking, flexible and open, and practice from a trauma informed perspective with high ethical standards and an appropriate professional image.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES


1. Conduct case studies, risk, and safety assessments; psychosocial assessments and strengths and needs assessments to determine social service needs of clients.
2. Develop case plans and provide cases management; develop professional working relationships with families; and advocate for Yurok children in accordance with Yurok policies, programs, funding, and traditions under supervision.
3. Implement culturally relevant prevention and intervention services that reduce risk and increase protective factors for an identified program and target population.
4. Attend Tribal and State Court proceedings and make verbal and written recommendations to the court on foster care placements, guardianship, termination of parental rights and various issues involving the tribal family. May be required to testify in court to speak on the record to represent the position of the Tribe as an ICWA Advocate.
5. Conduct investigations and assessments of allegations of abuse and/or neglect of children.
6. Facilitation of parent/child/relative visitation.
7. Transition and independent living planning with youth 14 years and older.
8. Educational advocacy for school aged children and youth.
9. Conduct concurrent planning for all children in foster care.
10. Provide Crisis intervention to families, youth, elders, and vulnerable adults.
11. Facilitate child and family team meetings.
12. Maintain ongoing staffing with the Tribal Child Welfare Director and staffing caseload data, court recommendations, placements and other issues regarding caseload and other related programs.
13. Assist in the facilitation of community engagement sessions, groups and team meetings, and workshops.
14. Prepare and maintain case records and program reports using tribal databases and follow all policies related to data maintenance.
15. Performs other related duties as assigned.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
1. G9: Bachelor's degree in related field with two years of job specified experience.
2. G10: Bachelor's degree in related field with three years of job specified experience.
3. Employees must be willing to acquire any special certifications or attend any training that is determined to be relevant or become required of the position in the future.
4. Candidates with equivalent combinations of education, training and experience will be considered.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Knowledge of Socio-economic conditions and trends.
2. Knowledge of the principles of individual and group behavior.
3. Knowledge of current issues in the field of social welfare.
4. Knowledge of the principles of interviewing and problem-solving methodology.
5. Knowledge of the general principles of public assistance policies and programs.
6. Knowledge of the principles and techniques of interviewing and recording of social casework.
7. Proficient with computers and Microsoft Office or similar programs and other assigned office equipment.
8. Must possess the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients, staff, and community.
9. Knowledge and understanding of local Tribal communities including cultural values and beliefs, history, family systems and community.
10. Local, State, and Federal standards, legislation, and requirements associated with social work and Tribal communities especially ICWA.
11. Community resources provide social services and protection for Tribal families.
12. Socio-economic, cultural patterns, and associated backgrounds to Tribal customs.
13. Safety issues pertaining to home visits; potential for/and acknowledgement of dangerous situation.
14. Awareness of symptoms/problems related to alcoholism and drugs, and how to advise families on assistance/intervention.
15. Interpersonal skills, using discretion, patience, and courtesy.
16. Effective and appropriate Public Relation techniques.
17. Effective and appropriate oral and written communication skills.
18. Coordinate resources and communication to meet identified client needs, assuring effective and sufficient services.
19. Conduct extensive genealogical research for the determination of Tribal extended family.
20. Understand, communicate with, and establish rapport with Tribal community.
21. Establish and maintain contact with community resources, which provide social services and assistance.
22. Prepare the required reports and maintain records and files per the Departmental guidelines.
23. Assure proper and timely resolution of issues and problems.
24. Interpret, apply, and explain related policies and procedures.
25. Maintain confidentiality.
26. Work independently with moderate direction.
27. Communicate effectively with coworkers and community partners.
28. Communicate effectively, orally and within written work.
29. Organize and establish priorities.
30. Be able to follow and sign professional code of ethics and conduct.
31. Must be able to sign and follow the Yurok Social Services Values/Ethics/Staff Expectations.
32. Advocate on behalf of the Tribe and its children, youth, elders, and families.
33. Recognition that in order to serve Yurok People one must know as much as possible about Yurok history, culture and values.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES/CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
1. All applicants are subject to the Tribe's Drug and Alcohol Policy including pre-employment screening.
2. All applicants will acknowledge and follow all Yurok Tribe personnel and other policies and procedures.
3. The Yurok Tribe is an equal opportunity employer who exercises Indian preference; Indian Reorganization Act of 1934 (Title 25, USC, Section 472).
4. Valid state issued driver's license and/or the ability to obtain a California driver's license. Must be insurable on the Tribe's insurance policy.
5. Must pass a background investigation and fingerprint clearance.
6. This position requires compliance with the Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Act Public Law 101-630; 25 Code of Federal Regulations Part 63 - Indian child Protection and Family Violence Prevention; Crime Control Act of 1990, Employee Background Checks; and Executive Order 12968, Adjudicative Guidelines.
7. Position could require travel and occasional work outside of regular work schedule.
We offer complete benefits package to full-time employees including:
*Medical *Dental *Vision
*Life Ins. *Rx *AirMed (Air Ambulance)
*401k *401k match (up to 4%)
*16 Paid Holidays *free Calm app (meditation/music channel)
*Employee Assistance Program

Part-time employees who work an average of 30 hours per week
over the course of a year, receive benefits on a pro-rated basis.
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