POSITION DESCRIPTION

　　POSITION:                                         LEAD CHILD/ADULT PROTECTION AND PREVENTION SPECIALIST

　　                                                          Full-time, Exempt Position

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　　LOCATION:                                         Tribal Social Services

　　                                                          Baraga, Michigan 49908

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　　SUPERVISORY CONTROL:                     Tribal Social Services Director

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　　SALARY:                                             Grade 11 (minimum starting wage = $26.22/hour)

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　　QUALIFICATIONS:

　　Master's Degree in Social Work or Human Services related field preferred.OR

　　Bachelor's Degree in Social Work or Human Services related field (Criminal Justice, Psychology, Sociology, etc.).

　　Michigan BSW or MSW license preferred.Must have at least one year of full-time experience as a Social Services Specialist AND three years of full-time experience providing services to at-risk children and families.Must have prior experience supervising subordinate staff.Must have completed pre-service training through the State of Michigan's CWTI (Child Welfare Training Institute).Must have been trained using the Forensic Interviewing Protocol.```{=html}

　　```- Must possess a valid, unrestricted state Driver's License, reliable vehicle, and vehicle insurance, and be insurable to drive KBIC vehicles.- Must be willing to work flexible hours, which will include evenings, weekends, and on-call work.- Must be able to obtain a satisfactory clearance in accordance with the Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Act Background Investigations Policy.

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　　```- Employment is contingent upon the satisfactory result of a Security Background Check, Pre-Employment Drug Testing, and a Pre-Employment Physical.

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　　INDIAN PREFERENCE:                    Preference will be given to individuals of American Indian descent.

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　　VETERAN PREFERENCE:                 Preference will be also given to Veterans who do not have bad conduct or dishonorable discharges (need DD214).

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　　DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

　　Investigate alleged cases of adult and child abuse or neglect for families within the jurisdictional boundaries of the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community: provide treatment plans, interventions, and referrals as needed, for families in cases of substantiated abuse, neglect, or abandonment.

　　Prepare investigative reports, petitions, and testimony for the Tribal Court in cases requiring Court intervention, such as substantiated abuse, neglect, or abandonment cases in which a child is in immediate danger, or protective services and other interventions have been unsuccessful (severe risk factors evident).

　　Assist in locating appropriate placement for adults and children, as needed.

　　Consult with other professionals to provide coordinated services to families.

　　Perform forensic interviews, as needed, in cases of alleged child or adult neglect, or assault cases.

　　Participate in weekly case consultations and monthly staff meetings.

　　Participate as required and assist with the coordination, operation, and continued development of the Child Protection Team, Multi-Disciplinary Team,