Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) - Child Protective Service (CPS) (Social Service Specialist 1)
Core
Caseworker providing culturally grounded care and protection for American Indian and Alaska Native children and families under the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA).
Role type
Social Service Specialist 1 (CPS Caseworker)
Builds
Family safety plans, court reports, and permanency outcomes for tribal children
Domain
Child Welfare / Social Services / Tribal Sovereignty
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
[Child abuse and neglect assessment, Family assessment using Oregon Safety Model, Court report preparation, Collaboration with Tribal entities, Active Efforts implementation, Narrative documentation, Trauma-informed engagement, Microsoft Office proficiency]
Preferred skills
[Experience working with Tribal populations, Knowledge of Tribal protocols and values]
Responsibilities
[Respond to reports of alleged child abuse or neglect, Conduct family assessments, Prepare and present court reports and dependency hearings, Partner with Tribal entities and community providers, Implement Active Efforts to prevent or resolve substitute care placements, Maintain narrative documentation of case activities]
Seniority
Entry-level to Mid-level, hands-on IC