Family Support Worker

Forest County Potawatomi Community•Crandon, WI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Provides direct support and services to victims of crime and provides outreach services to families and develop individualized service plans. Assists with guardianship, family placements, home safety checks, foster care placements, monthly and regular client visits. Directs caregivers to resources for the benefit of children in ICW custody. Arranges and schedules appointments and services for families as needed. Maintains a confidential system of records, subject to disclosure to a non-party only upon order of the corresponding tribal and state courts. Assists with all reporting for funding sources as well as required internal reporting requirements relating to current Community Advocacy Department grants and funding. Assists clients with access to individual/family counseling services for youth and their families involved with the Indian Child Welfare Department. Develops case plans concerning any minor, if an investigation supports, an administrative or judicial finding that the minor is in need of care. Provides or arranges transportation for clients as needed. Performs a range of staff and/or operational support activities; may serve as a liaison with other departments on basic administrative and/or operational matters.

Requirements

Associates Degree in Social Science, Human Services, Education, Communication, Psychology or related field
Three years of human service case management experience and/or a combination of thereof
Knowledge and understanding of the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) and reunification guidelines, processes and practices
Knowledge of LGBTQ community
Knowledge of Child Sexual Abuse
Ability to take an average of 18 weeks of On-Call responsibilities for ICW and Community Advocacy each year
Ability to teach classes for parenting and life skills
Ability to communicate effectively in the English language, both verbally and in writing
Ability to gather data, calculate support calculations, compile information, and prepare reports
Ability to establish and maintain professional relationships with individuals of varying social and cultural backgrounds and with co-workers at all levels
Ability to maintain emotional stability to cope with human suffering, emergencies, and other stresses
Must successfully pass all applicable background checks and drug screens

Responsibilities

Provides direct support and services to victims of crime
Provides outreach services to families
Develops individualized service plans
Assists with guardianship, family placements, home safety checks, foster care placements, monthly and regular client visits
Directs caregivers to resources for the benefit of children in ICW custody
Arranges and schedules appointments and services for families as needed
Maintains a confidential system of records
Assists with all reporting for funding sources as well as required internal reporting requirements
Assists clients with access to individual/family counseling services for youth and their families involved with the Indian Child Welfare Department
Develops case plans concerning any minor, if an investigation supports, an administrative or judicial finding that the minor is in need of care
Provides or arranges transportation for clients as needed
Performs a range of staff and/or operational support activities
May serve as a liaison with other departments on basic administrative and/or operational matters