MCFS Family Protection/Advocate Liaison Supervisor

Muckleshoot Indian Tribe•Auburn, WA

About The Position

Under general and direct supervision of the MCFS Program Manager, supervises all MCFS PALs and provides compassionate, professional social work and case management services to children, parents, and families. Provides guidance and recommendations to all PALs as well as ensures all PALs are meeting deadlines and properly monitoring their caseload.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in social services, human services, psychology, behavioral sciences or a closely related field
Four (4) years of child protection work experience or other directly related work experience working with children and families in difficult and sometimes volatile situations.
Three (3) years’ experience providing professional casework management to families and children
Three (3) years’ experience working with Native American population or diverse community.
Supervisory work experience preferred.
Other combinations of directly related education and experience may be considered on a case-by-case basis; however, a bachelor’s degree is required.
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.
Skilled in: Crisis intervention; client advocacy; oral and written communication; managing a large caseload in an efficient and effective manner; working cooperatively with in a professional manner with others; organization and time-management; operating standard office equipment, including personal computer and software.
Knowledge of: Professional social casework principles, methodology and ethics; human psychosocial development within the context of the family, community and culture, with an understanding of the principles of child development; techniques for facilitating client motivation; health and social issues impacting client and community well-being; risk assessment and decision making; basic understanding of the intake process; current practices of child welfare and systems theory and social welfare policy; Native American history/culture.
Ability to: Serve as an expert representative in both court proceeding and multidisciplinary team service deliver; maintain confidentiality; sustain wellbeing in the field of duty due to the nature of the work; develop case plans, establish realistic and attainable goals and demonstrate success criteria; recognize and identify treatment for risk indicators and establish model approaches for problem-solving; establish and maintain working relationships with clients, staff, agencies, and the general public; write effective and comprehensive case histories and related reports.
Current and valid Washington State Driver License.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with tribal government entities and/or other organizations of native peoples is highly preferred.
CPR-First Aid, HIV- AIDS Training/Certificate. De-escalation Training/Certificate.

Responsibilities

Provides family focused, solution-based risk assessments of families and conducts home studies.
Maintain a caseload of at least ten families
Coach and mentor PALs to successfully apply a solution-based risk assessment with cultural competency.
Perform quality assurance audits with feedback on PAL documentation, files, and case management.
Encourage and mentor staff to actively engage family through relative searches, assessment and planning, complete all required supervisory documentation within case files and Laser Fiche electronic records.
Provide training to PAL’s on the case management process
Ensure staff prepare and provide timely and complete legal documents for court appearances.
Prepare written and verbal reports, regarding program areas.
Provide supervision to caseworkers. Collaborate with MCFS Management team to provide robust training and onboarding plans to newly hired PAL’s
Understand and work effectively with tribal governments and associated constituents.
Ability to work in a fast-paced and changing environment
Determines the need for intervention and provide appropriate support and/or action to assist families in maintaining children in the home or, if child is placed out of the home; support for swift and sustainable reunification.
Facilitate family meetings to offer support and encouragement to families in order to maintain children in the home; or, advocate for voluntary placement and preventative services; and, coordinate resources for reunification.
Initiates alternative out-of-home placements such as in the home of a relative or in foster care for children needing care.
Initiates court intervention in Muckleshoot Tribal court, prepares court reports and other required court documents. Provides testimony in Tribal court and other courts, as appropriate, in regards to cases involving Muckleshoot youth.
Completes individual service plans and group care packets, as needed.
Writes and reviews progress reports and status change reports. Document all contact and services.
Monitors visits between children and their families when appropriate. Ensure monthly contact with placement families and individually with the children.
Diligently pursues active efforts with parents to ensure rapid and viable reunification.
Maintains contact with collateral agencies, families, relatives, foster parents, schools, service providers (internal/external) and other Indian Child Welfare Program staff to coordinate services and advocate for available resources to clients.
Meets with youth to assess needs and determine goals for care, monitoring progress and growth.
Assists with Child Protective investigations and monitors interviews with children, parents, relatives, other Tribal members or professionals.
Determines jurisdiction of child in question to ensure appropriate services.
Maintains case records and required forms, including service episode records, case plans, risk assessments and /or safety plans and ensures other documentation is obtained and filed appropriately.
Transports clients when necessary.
Attends mandatory and/or approved training.
Because of the Tribe’s commitment to community service and the well-being 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.