Social Worker (CPS/ICWA/APS)

Social Worker (CPS/ICWA/APS)

DEPARTMENT: Wassaja Family Services

SUPERVISED BY: Social ServicesSupervisor

DEFINITION & PURPOSE:

Implement, coordinate and monitor child protection program.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Essential functions may include the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Receive and investigate child abuse referrals; conduct forensic CPS investigations; interview victims, appropriate witnesses and family members; recommend, when appropriate, removal of child/children from home; oversee the informal placement of children; write detailed reports on findings; recommend and refer children and/or family members to appropriate family services; assist with identifying appropriate community resourcesto resolve/eliminate problem; monitor families for patterns of continued abuse and work toward family reunification whenever possible; provide case management services for social services program; develop and present case plans to Social Services Team. Work closely with Tribal Police Officers, Detective and Tribal Prosecutors.

Recommend court action to the tribal prosecutor’s office when appropriate; attend court hearings; provide testimony; adhere to court orders; perform home visits interface and coordinate with other staff members, tribal departments, social service agencies and state and Federal welfare agencies; serve on and works with the Child Protection Team; participate in On-Call CPS worker rotation; provide child abuse prevention activitieswithin the community; work at timesoutside normal business hours; perform other duties as assigned or required. Maintain a small dependency caseload as needed.

Assist in the coordination of receiving and responding to ICWA inquiresfrom state agencies; work cooperatively with other tribal departments in ICWA casesrelating to tribal member children, including but not limited to, appearance in judicial hearings in other jurisdictions, coordinating necessary services, meeting with enrollment staff Tribal Council, and the Office of General Counsel.

Receives and follows up on Adult Protection Services referrals. Coordinates with tribal health and, if necessary, Tribal Police on investigations. Work with families and tribal programs to resolve/eliminate problem. Coordinate appropriate connection to services.

SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE:

· Knowledge of tribal, state and Federal child welfare and protection statues, rules, ordinances, laws, case law and policies, including the Indian Child Welfare Act;

· Knowledge of community and social services resources;

· Skills in CPS practice and procedures; including interviewing skills;

· Skill in crisis intervention techniques;

· Skill in case management, including recording and documenting case information Skill in handling and overseeing a complex caseload;

· Ability to work under pressure with multiple tasks and in meeting deadlines

· Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills;

· Ability to work effectively with tribal adults with social and medical needs;

· Ability to establish and maintain effective professional working relationships with other social worker professionals, colleagues, community and clients;

· Skill in operating a personal computer utilizing word processing and database software;

· Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with other departments of the Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation, service providers, and state and Federal agencies.

· Ability to meet requirements for the Tribal Access Program

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & EDUCATION:

1) Bachelors degree, MSW preferred in social work, psychology, sociology or a closely related field 2) Three years experience in a position dealing with child protection, child welfare, adult protection and crisis intervention, or similar focus; one year experience in a CPS or child welfare college internship will suffice for one year of experience 3) Experience working with Native American Communities4) Current AZ drivers license and meet FMYN insurance standards.

PAY RATE: $57,760.87 to $69,313.05 (DOE)

POSITION STATUS: Regular, Full-Time

OPEN DATE: April 2, 2026 CLOSE DATE: April 16, 2026

SUBMIT RESUME TO: Fort McDowellYavapai Nation

Human ResourcesDept.

Attn: Recruiter

PO Box 17779

Fountain Hills, AZ 85269

Phone: 480-789-7138 or 480-789-7199

Email: recruiter@ftmcdowell.org

INDIAN PREFERENCE:

Preference will be given to qualified applicants who are members of federally recognized Indian tribes. To be considered for Indian Preference, you must submit your Certificate of Indian Blood (CIB) with your application.

WILL REQUIRE TO PASS A PRE-EMPLOYMENT DRUG SCREEN

AND COMPLETE A BACKGROUND CHECK

WHICH WILL REQUIRE FINGERPRINTING

Pay: $57,760.87 - $69,313.05 per year

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