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VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
ICWA ADVOCATE (URBAN EMBASSY MPLS)
FAMILY & CHILDREN SERVICES
Open: March 22, 2019
Closing: March 29, 2019 @ 3:00 p.m.
PRIMARY FUNCTION
To provide ongoing monitoring and involvement in all ICWA cases in the Southern half of the State of Minnesota. Family & Children Services is a culturally based program providing child protection, crisis intervention, foster care, family preservation, reunification and crime victim services to the Red Lake
Reservation and its members. Reports to Executive Director, full-time position with benefits, salary; DOQ.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
• Service Area: Southern half of the State of Minnesota and Hennepin county
• Case Management service delivery will include:
Coordinating receipt of all ICWA notices including: Completing an intake forms, processing an enrollment verification request, responding in writing to all ICWA notices received;
• Maintain active involvement of all ICWA cases involving Red Lake children in designated service area
• Attend court hearings, administrative reviews, staffing's as required to track all assigned ICWA cases
• Advocacy-including court advocacy on behalf of the client as required o Information and referral as appropriate for parents and children
• Work closely with Foster Care Worker to facilitate placement of ICWA children on reservation o Child Welfare Targeted Case Management
• Data collection: Maintain client information and files including; Client progress and activities, complete required forms, case records, all correspondences on client, compliance or non-compliance by counties or states as it relates to ICWA
• Submit monthly reports: On clients served, client progress, and project activities
• Meetings/Staffing(s); attend ICWA Commission meetings, approved workshops and conferences outside the program to enhance knowledge of child protection issues, and attend supervision, administrative reviews, screenings and staffing's as needed or requested
• Maintain open communication and working relationship with the county or State. Responsible for assigned ICWA cases
• Participate in appropriate community committees or task forces as assigned by the Director
• Develop and maintain working relationships with community agencies, programs and institutions in assigned service area as well as local area
• Participate in community, program outreach, public relations activities as required
• Represent the program and Tribal Council at appropriate community functions as required
• Able to maintain STRICT confidentiality
• Assume other duties and responsibilities as assigned
EDUCATION/WORK EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS:
• Human Service/Social Work Degree, related field or experience
• Knowledge of the Indian Child Welfare Act and Minnesota Indian Family Preservation Act
• Knowledge of the criteria defining child abuse, sexual abuse and neglect
• Excellent communication skills, including writing ability
• Must be a team player and be able to work collaboratively
• Must be flexible in working remotely
• Must have a valid Minnesota Driver's license and auto insurance
• Employment contingent upon successfully passing Pre-Employment Drug/Alcohol Test and Background Check
TO APPLY: Applications and copies of certificates/diplomas are being accepted at the Government
Center – Human Resources Department, P.O. Box 546, Red Lake, MN 56671 Phone (218) 679-1847.
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