SUMMARY: This position is to provide case management service for child/abuse neglect, status offender, and juvenile offender cases under the jurisdiction of the Omaha Tribal Court; and to coordinate court-ordered Office of Juvenile Services evaluations. This position will also be responsible to complete initial assessments on reports of child abuse/neglect and establish safety plans based on needs identified from the family assessment. This position will arrange for and/or coordinate needed services. This position will start as a Protection and Safety Trainee. After the completion of the State HHS pre-service training, and 90 day Probation, may be promoted to Protection and Safety Worker. ESSENTIAL DUTIES and/or RESPONSIBILITIES include the following: • Handle Intake calls/reports of child abuse and/or neglect. • Complete initial assessments on allegations of child abuse/neglect. • Assess risk and develop risk assessments findings. • Coordinate with Law Enforcement to perform investigations on child abuse/neglect. • Initiate court involvement for child abuse/neglect, status offense and juvenile offender cases. • Develop, implement and evaluate treatment plans. • Prepare case plan, court reports and maintain frequent correspondence with the courts. • Complete referral forms and release of information forms. • Conduct monthly home visits with every ward, parent and others involved in the cases. • Document contacts with wards, their parents and other collateral contacts, enter data into the NFOCUS. • Attend court hearings to testify. • Conduct family assessments and home studies. • Maintain daily data entry for each case. • Provide crisis intervention when necessary. • Transport wards to meetings, court hearings, medical/therapy appointments, school etc. • File paperwork. • Attend school meetings to coordinate with school officials and complete Individual Education Plans. • Make and receive phones calls. • Specific office Juvenile Services (OJS) responsibilities include: • Connecting electronic monitors to youth • Collect and test urine samples for possible chemical use • Apprehend and/or detain youth • Search and seizure related to juvenile offenders. • Supervise completion of community service hours • Educating the community through community presentations • Standard office management/record management duties. • Attend trainings. • Attend weekly staff meetings. • Provide On-Call services for CPS referrals. • Report regularly to the Director and Deputy of Child Welfare Operations regarding progress of cases and as mandated in Policy Manual. • Perform other duties as assigned. QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the duties. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: • Preferred Associates' Degree in social work, Human Services, Counseling; and/or two years minimum experience in related field • High school Diploma or GED is a must. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, and/or REGISTRATIONS: • Valid Driver's License and be insurable by Tribal insurance KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and/or ABILITIES: • Maintain strict confidentiality of all cases and program information. PLEASE NOTE: P.L. 93-638, Indian Preference and Tribal Employment rights Ordinance. (T.E.R.O) will be practiced; however, all qualified applicants will be considered. IF YOU ARE INTERESTED, PLEASE SEND APPLICATIONS RESUME TO: OMAHA TRIBE OF NEBRASKA ATTN: HR DEPARTMENT P.O. BOX 368 MACY, NEBRASKA 68039 OR EMAIL: [email protected]