MCFS Prevention Specialist ($64,950 - $103,923 Annually DOQ)

Muckleshoot Indian Tribe • Auburn, WA

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About The Position

Preventing the unwanted breakup of Muckleshoot families. Encourage and assist the parent, guardian, custodian and family of a Muckleshoot child to provide, a safe and nurturing home environment.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in Social Services, Human Services, Psychology, Sociology, Criminal Justice or closely related field.
• Three (3) years' experience providing professional casework management to families and children.
• Three (3) years' experience working with Native Americans or diverse populations.
• Must pass MIT criminal background check and drug screen.
• Complete a Washington State Department of Social and Health Services form to complete and pass a criminal background check clearance, which may include fingerprinting.

Responsibilities

• Conduct face-to-face interviews with investigator, children, parents, caregivers, alleged perpetrators and/or all other official mandated reporters.
• Perform child/family welfare checks in response to incoming calls of concern to the Muckleshoot Tribe and/or CPS regarding Muckleshoot children.
• 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.
• Make referrals, encourage, support and engage parents, children or caregivers in services to prevent removal of children from the home.
• Contact other agencies, including 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 preventative activity and provide follow-up visits and/or forward information to program manager for Family PAL assignment when necessary.
• Maintain case records and required forms, including service episode records, case plans, risk assessment and/or safety plans.
• Transport clients when necessary.
• Attend mandatory and/or approved training.
• Work collaboratively with investigators.
• Work with Tribal youth to build critical awareness around the issues of substance use and related consequences.
• Plan, coordinate, and implement delivery of training of adults to support family engagement.
• Develop and implement tribal-wide strategies that promote family and child empowerment.
• Work collaboratively with other family and child empowerment prevention specialists across the state to leverage resources.

Benefits

• Current and valid Washington State driver's license.
• CPR-First Aid, HIV-AIDS Training/Certificate.
• De-escalation Training/Certificate.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees