Child Welfare Specialist I

Cherokee Nation•Catoosa, OK

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves investigating the home conditions of children, assessing their physical and psychological well-being, participating in committees, and evaluating foster and adoptive homes.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university
Six months of experience in a related field
Valid driver's license with a driving history verified through a motor vehicle report that meets requirements for Cherokee Nation underwriting rating
Knowledge of state legal proceedings
Experience giving expert testimony on tribal matters
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
Ability to interpret and apply policy material
Ability to maintain effective working relationships with others
Ability to apply critical thinking skills
Ability to courteously interview and probe for information needed
Ability to evaluate and determine appropriate action required
Ability to prioritize and organize needs of clients
Ability to intervene in crisis situations
Ability to work with a multidisciplinary team
Ability to develop, evaluate and modify an intervention plan on an ongoing basis
Skill in utilizing legal processes, interviewing and problem-solving techniques to negotiate agreements with parties
Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality
Must not be under sanction by the United States Department of Health and Human Services Office of the Inspector General (OIG) or by the General Services Administration (GSA) or listed on the OIG’s Cumulative Sanction Report, or the GSA’s List of Excluded Providers; or listed on the OIG’s List of Excluded Individuals/Entities (LEIE)
Must have a personal vehicle available at all times to perform the work required by this position
Must meet and maintain pre-employment and periodic background investigation and adjudication for child care