General Information

Job Title: ICWA Specialist

Contact: Human Resources, (907)228-9316

Date Posted: 10/01/2024

Location: Social Services

Compensation and Hours

Minimum Salary: $23.88/Hour

Maximum Salary: $35.82/Hour

Type of Job: Full Time

Hours per Week: 40

Benefits: Health/Dental/Vision/401K

Anticipated Job Duration: Year Round

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Job Description

Indian Preference in hiring is given to qualified enrolled members of Ketchikan Indian Community (KIC) and Native Americans consistent with P.L. 93-638 and in accordance with KIC policy and other applicable federal laws.

Purpose

Ketchikan Indian Community (KIC) job descriptions are a management tool to help organize duties and provide employees with the employer’s expectations with regard to a specific job classification. The responsibilities listed are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is a reasonable assignment for the position. This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.

Job Summary

This position is responsible for coordinating and monitoring the Department’s delivery of child welfare services to Tribal families; ICWA Specialist will monitor data regarding the number of Tribal children in care and compliance with the ICWA placement preferences for Tribal children taken into custody by the office of Child Safety (OCS). ICWA Specialist will act as a liaison for Ketchikan Indian Community (KIC) to address service delivery and case management issues for Tribal families.

Job Duties Responsibilities

Coordinate available resources to meet client family needs.

Prepare written case histories and social summaries for referring clients to mental health, alcohol treatment programs, and social services as needed.

Interpret Federal, State, Tribal and Department policies and regulations.

Conduct home visits with program clients according to Social Service policies.

Maintain regular contact with clients based on identified service level. Hold client and family meetings necessary to accomplish goals and objectives of assigned cases.

Maintain a positive and effective public relation and working relationships with local, private, and government agencies.

Evaluate the need for services and assist in researching and developing resources to meet such needs within the geographic and program area.

Maintain and resource guide for human services providers within the Ketchikan, state-wide, and nationally.

Provide assistance as needed in Tribal adoptions.

Attend court hearings and testify at court proceedings.

Provide case management services on child welfare case plans which include but are not limited to:

Provide child placement recommendations to OCS

Preparation for and participation in judicial reviews

Case plan development

Placement prevention services

Reunification and aftercare services

Provide case management.

Must keep client confidentiality.

Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications (Education Experience)

One (1) year of experience in social services or related field.

A combination of relevant experience, education, and training may substitute for education and experience requirements on a year-for-year basis.

Proof of valid driver's license with acceptable driving record (when DL is required for the job).

Preferred Qualifications (Education Experience)

Human Services Certificate or equivalent experience preferred.Necessary Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Ability to problem solve including analyzing proposed actions, and implementing recommendations.

High level research, analysis, and applying federal and state statutes, regulations, and policies.

Strong customer service skills.

Knowledge of ICWA laws and standards, including applicable state laws, case law, rules, policies, procedures, and Title IV-B requirements.

Strong understanding and sensitivity to American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) Tribal culture and lifestyle, working effectively with AI/AN populations in public and family settings.

Effective oral and written communication skills with sensitivity to the lifestyles of targeted participants.

Skills in operating personal computers using a variety of computer software.

Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with management, coworkers, and outside contacts.

Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and comply with all applicable federal and tribal privacy laws and KIC policy (HIPAA, HITECH, etc.).

Ability to learn and apply program/agency operating policies and procedures.

Ability to manage multiple priorities and tasks concurrently and meet deadlines.

Ability to work independently as well as with teams.

KIC Competencies

Cultural Competency: To be respectful and responsive to the health beliefs, practices, and cultural and linguistic needs of KIC Tribal Members. Developing cultural competence is an evolving, dynamic process that takes time and occurs along a continuum.

Commitment: To serve Tribal Members and set a high standard for yourself in your performance; strive for results and success; convey a sense of urgency and bring issues to closure; and stay persistent despite obstacles and opposition.

Customer Service: Meet/exceed the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers; identify, understand, and monitor the needs of both internal and external customers; always talk and act with customers in mind; and recognize working colleagues as customers.

Effective Communication: Ensure important information is passed to those who need to know; convey necessary information with respect, clearly and effectively orally or in writing

Responsiveness and Accountability: Demonstrate a high level of conscientiousness; hold oneself personally responsible for one's own work; and do the required fair share of work.

Working Conditions

The physical demands described here are representative of those that an employee must meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand and/or sit. The employee is occasionally required to walk, sit, climb, or balance. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up 15 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception. The noise level in the work environment is usually average. May require community and state-wide travel.

Conditions of Hire

May be required to possess and maintain a valid driver's license or capable of obtaining one, as well as be insurable by KIC’s company insurance.

KIC is a Drug-Free Workplace. All employees must adhere to KIC drug and alcohol policies and procedures to ensure a safe workplace. Employees must pass a pre-employment and subsequent random and/or for cause drug and alcohol screening to be eligible for and maintain employment.

KIC has several positions that must comply with the P.L. 101-630 Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Protection Act (ICPA); all employment offers in the "covered" classification are conditional until KIC has received a Federal criminal background check verifying eligibility to work in these programs.

Required Job Qualifications

Can you pass a drug test?

Are you 18 or older?

02.(a). Education - Do you have a GED or High School diploma

Do you have a pending charge or past conviction for DWI/DUI?

Do you have any pending charge(s) or past conviction(s) for possession of a controlled substance?

Has your driver's license, permit, or privilege ever been suspended or revoked?

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