IKWE/FEMALE RESPONSE WORKER - OMBIMINDWAA GIDINAWEMAAGANINAADOG (FAMILY & CHILDREN SERVICES)

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

IKWE/FEMALE RESPONSE WORKER

OMBIMINDWAA GIDINAWEMAAGANINAADOG

(FAMILY & CHILDREN SERVICES)

OPEN: February 21, 2023

CLOSE: March 8, 2023 @ 3:00 P.M.

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

Ombimindwaa provides and arranges an array of culturally based intensive helping and healing services to families, that is supportive and understanding of individual, family, and community needs; engaging families through a strength-based lens that is family centered, respects the dignity and worth of families, and promotes respect and self-determination. This position provides timely and thorough response to child maltreatment reports. This position is responsible for conducting strength based assessments or investigations, building rapport, and engaging the family. The response worker determines whether any child maltreatment concerns exists, and to what degree of safety and risk to the child(ren). Full-time position w/benefits, salary; DOQ.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Provide strengths-based assessment response for child maltreatment intakes

• Provide referral services for children and families to case managers

• Provide referrals to kinship care foster care workers

• Foster and Maintain Relationships

• Complete necessary documentation required by the Agency

• Participate in Agency supervision

• Provide Agency representation in Red Lake Tribal Court

• Participate in staff meetings and training activities

• Child Services

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors degree in social work, psychology, criminal justice, or related field preferred; or

• 5 years experience working with families in the human services, criminal justice, or related field

• Ability to pass criminal background check

• Ability to pass drug screening and remain free from substance abuse issues during employment

• Must possess a valid driver's license throughout employment

• Must have a reliable automobile and insurance throughout employment

• Must be able to respond to crisis and be on call outside of work hours

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.