Judicial Resource Officer

OSAGE NATION • Pawhuska, OK

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About The Position

Under general supervision, the Judicial Resource Officer provides case management and direct services to clients identified and referred by the Court, with the goal of enhancing individual and family functioning and positively impacting the community. As an Officer of the Court, the position serves as the on-site social work resource and offers professional opinions to the Court about the application of internal and external resources and services available to the diverse population served by the Osage Nation Courts.

The population served includes children and adults of all ages who are parties to cases within the Court’s jurisdiction. Caseloads are determined by judicial assignment and may include members of the Osage Nation or other tribal nations, non-Native people, and people living on or beyond the Osage Nation Reservation. Clients may be parties to civil or criminal cases, and each case may involve a different combination of tribal-status and residence factors.

Requirements

• Proven work experience as a social worker and in case management.
• Proven experience applying professional social work methods to varied situations.
• Knowledge of human growth and development, family dynamics, behavioral health, physical health, and family relationships.
• Experience identifying and linking clients to appropriate resources to meet needs and improve personal and family functioning.
• Direct working knowledge and experience with children and families involved in family social service systems and family law situations.
• Working knowledge and experience with adults involved in criminal justice systems and criminal law situations.
• Knowledge of Osage Nation Tribal Code, federal laws and regulations, and state laws pertaining to child, family, and criminal law.
• Familiarity with state, tribal, and juvenile court systems; working knowledge of legal and court terminology; and ability to learn, understand, and communicate court procedures.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills and ability to communicate professionally in person, by telephone, and in writing, including with Native American communities, the general public, and people with varying levels of cognitive functioning.
• Ability to communicate calmly and effectively with sensitivity, tact, and diplomacy in emotionally charged situations.
• Strong critical thinking, problem-solving, and logical reasoning skills, including analyzing situations involving multiple variables.
• High personal integrity and ethics; commitment to impartiality, neutrality, and client confidentiality.
• Ability to prioritize work, act independently, and coordinate through professional teamwork.
• Ability and willingness to learn new skills, including through travel to conferences and training sessions.
• Must pass criminal background checks and drug/alcohol testing.
• Must not have convictions or guilty/no-contest pleas for domestic violence, child abuse, elder abuse, sexual offenses, or violent felonies; involvement with a child or social service protection agency as a client; specified recent employment separations; a history of discipline for ethical, confidentiality, or privacy-law violations; a qualifying protective order within the past five years; delinquent child support; or alcohol, drug-abuse, or domestic-violence charges within the past five years.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
• Basic Microsoft Office skills, including Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Adobe Acrobat; ability to learn court case-management and other organizational software.
• Master’s degree in Social Work or a related field required; alternatively, a bachelor’s degree in Social Work or a related field plus two years of social work experience in child welfare services or Native American social service programs may substitute for the master’s degree.

Nice To Haves

• Experience drafting informational literature, policies, procedures, and forms.
• Knowledge of Osage government, language, and culture.
• General knowledge of Osage governmental structure and history, government operations, customs, and traditions.

Responsibilities

• Provide case management and direct services to judicially identified and referred court clients.
• Offer professional opinions to the Court regarding the application of internal and external resources and services.
• Identify and connect clients with appropriate resources to meet their needs and improve individual and family functioning.
• Coordinate efforts through professional teamwork.
• Prioritize workload and work independently and on own initiative.
• Learn and use court case management software and other organizational software.
• Travel to conferences and training sessions as needed.
• May drive GSA or tribal vehicles.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time