Social Worker

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.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS: • Knowledge of tribal, state and federal child and adult welfare and protection statutes, rules, ordinances, laws, and policies; • Knowledge of NASW code of ethics; HIPAA, Confidentiality and Security standards; • Knowledge of crisis intervention techniques; • Knowledge of availability of community and social services resources; • Skill in case management of complex caseloads; • Knowledge of accreditation standards; • Strong written and verbal communication skills; • Proficiency in personal computer work processing and database software usage; • Skill in establishing and maintaining effective and cooperative working relationships with other team members, departments of the Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation, service providers, and state and federal agencies. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS/EDUCATION: 1) Masters preferred with Bachelor’s degree required in Social Work or related field; 2) Two years experience as a social worker in a social services or behavioral health environment involving case management, crisis intervention, substance abuse/treatment, education or program development; 3) Current Arizona driver’s license and able to meet FMYN insurance standards; 4) Experience working with Native American Communities preferred.

TASKS:
• Work as a WFS team member;
• Assess, develop and implement case plans necessary to support or assist families in need;
• Case manage children, adults and elder clients;
• Make referrals;
• Provide community outreach services through education and prevention programs;
• Conduct home visits and home studies;
• Case file documentation and maintenance, complete court reports as needed;
• Participate in weekly case staff and WFS team meetings;
• May provide services beyond normal business hours;
• CPS On-call rotation required;
• Initiate counseling services for individuals as needed;
• Establish network of community resources which may include other tribal, state or federal agencies;
• Travel to out of home placements;
• Site visits to facilities;
• Perform other duties as assigned.

$56,351.11 to $67,621.34 annually