Muckleshoot Child & Family Services Lead Investigator

Muckleshoot Indian Tribe•Auburn, WA

12d•$79,691 - $127,499•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for receiving, screening, evaluating, and investigating reports or incoming calls of concern and response times of all reported allegations of child abuse, neglect, self-neglect, abandonment, and/or exploitation reported to MCFS or incoming from CPS; serves as a prevention outreach advocate; performs related work as required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Human Services, Psychology, Sociology, Criminal Justice or closely related field.
Three (3) years of experience conducting child welfare investigations.
Three (3) years of experience providing professional casework management to families and children.
Three (3) years of experience working with Native Americans or diverse populations.
Must pass MIT criminal background check and drug screen.
Must complete a Washington State Department of Social and Health Services form to complete and pass a criminal background check clearance, which may include fingerprinting.
Candidate must be available for after-hours work to respond to emergency situations and intakes that come in after 5pm and during the weekends and holidays within a timely manner.
Candidate will also be responsible for answering the after-hours phone while on call.
Skilled in: Crisis intervention
Skilled in: Client advocacy
Skilled in: Oral and written communication
Skilled in: Working cooperatively as a professional
Skilled in: Organization and time-management
Skilled in: Self-preservation
Skilled in: Operating standard office equipment including personal computer and software
Knowledge of: Professional social casework principles, methodology and ethics
Knowledge of: Human psychosocial development within the context of the family, community and culture, with an understanding of the Principles of child development
Knowledge of: Techniques for facilitating positive client motivation
Knowledge of: Health and social issues impacting client and community well-being
Knowledge of: Risk assessment and decision making
Knowledge of: Child interviewing techniques
Knowledge of: Basic understanding of the intake process
Knowledge of: Current practices of child welfare and systems theory and social welfare policy
Knowledge of: Native American history/culture
Ability to: Serve as an expert representative in both court proceeding and multidisciplinary team service delivery
Ability to: Maintain strict confidentiality
Ability to: Sustain wellbeing in the field of duty due to the nature of the work
Ability to: Establish realistic and attainable goals and demonstrate success criteria
Ability to: Recognize and identify treatment for risk indicators and establish model approaches for problem-solving
Ability to: Establish and maintain working relationships with clients, staff, agencies, and the general public
Ability to: Write effective and comprehensive case histories and related reports

Nice To Haves

CPR-First Aid, HIV- AIDS Training/Certificate.
De-escalation Training/Certificate.

Responsibilities

Provide supervision and assistance to the other investigators, reviewing cases to ensure they are ready for closure.
Conduct case staffing, monthly and quarterly reporting as well as distribution of intakes, coordinating after hour calls and intakes.
Assist other investigators out in the field.
Works in close collaboration with management for a cohesive leadership team.
Conduct face to face interviews with children, parents, caregivers, alleged perpetrators and/or all other official mandated reporters and perform child/family welfare checks in response to incoming calls of concern to the Muckleshoot Tribe and/or CPS in regards to Muckleshoot children.
Interview collateral contacts to gather additional information related to the investigation as needed and appropriate.
Make investigative jurisdictional decisions using the Muckleshoot Child and Family Youth Code or forward investigative information to the local CPS if no tribal jurisdiction is founded.
Collect and evaluate relevant information to make decisions related to investigation, services and outcomes. Identify situations presenting risk to Muckleshoot children and families and refer for immediate tribal services. When appropriate make referrals, encourage, support and engage parents, children, or care givers in services to prevent removal of children from the home.
Contact other agencies including, but not limited to, tribal, local, state or federal law enforcement and tribal or state courts as appropriate if a crisis situation arises or if the investigation involves criminal activity.
Record and document all investigative activity and provide follow-up visits and/or forward information to program manager for Family PAL assignment when necessary.
Collaborate with other program department staff in regards to service referrals and preventative actions.
Prepare court declarations for emergency custody orders. Appear in Tribal Court or State court as needed, requested or subpoenaed.
Maintain case records and required forms, including service episode records, case plans, risk assessments and/or safety plans and ensures any required documentation is obtained and filed appropriately.
Transport clients when necessary.
Attend mandatory and/or approved training.
Because of the Tribe’s commitment to community service and the wellbeing of its members, each employee may be expected to perform a wide range of office and field duties from time to time. Such duties may or may not be related to their regular responsibilities.