Protection & Safety Worker

Omaha Tribe of Nebraska•Macy, NE

1d•$15 - $16•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible to provide case management service for child/abuse neglect, status offender, and juvenile offender cases under the jurisdiction of the Omaha Tribal Court; and to coordinate court-ordered Office of Juvenile Services evaluations. This position will also be responsible to complete initial assessments on reports of child abuse/neglect and establish safety plans based on needs identified from the family assessment. Complete NFOCUS training offsite for a total amount of 9 weeks.

Requirements

High school Diploma or GED
Must pass a Nebraska Child Abuse/Neglect Central Registry and Nebraska Adult Protection Service Central Registry
Must have valid Driver's License and be insurable by Tribal insurance
Maintain strict confidentiality of all cases and program information.
Must be free of any conviction by any state or the United States for a crime punishable by imprisonment in a penitentiary for a term of one (1) year, or more, or by any foreign government for a crime which would be punishable by imprisonment for a term of one year, or more, if committed in Nebraska, or must have been pardoned for such offense, or have had a conviction for offense overturned, or reversed by a court of competent jurisdiction.
Must be willing to work after hours for emergency calls at times.
Must pass background check and pre-employment drug screen.

Nice To Haves

Associates' Degree in social work, Human Services, Counseling; and/or two years minimum experience in related field
Knowledge of Omaha Cultural practices is preferred.

Responsibilities

Handle Intake calls/reports of child abuse and/or neglect.
Complete initial assessments on allegations of child abuse/neglect.
Assess risk and develop risk assessments findings.
Coordinate with Law Enforcement to perform investigations on child abuse/neglect.
Initiate court involvement for child abuse/neglect, status offense and juvenile offender cases.
Develop, implement and evaluate case plans.
Prepare case plan, court reports and maintain frequent correspondence with the courts.
Complete referral forms and release of information forms.
Conduct monthly home visits with every ward, parent and others involved in the cases.
Document contacts with wards, their parents and other collateral contacts, enter data into the NFOCUS.
Attend court hearings to testify.
Conduct family assessments and home studies.
Maintain daily data entry for each case.
Provide crisis intervention when necessary.
Transport wards to meetings, court hearings, medical/therapy appointments, school etc.
File paperwork.
Attend school meetings to coordinate with school officials and complete Individual Education Plans.
Make and receive phones calls.
Educating the community through community presentations
Standard office management/record management duties.
Attend trainings & daily/weekly staffings.
Provide On-Call services for after hour emergency calls.
Staff with the Case Lead, Supervisors, and Deputy Director of Children and Family Services regarding progress of cases and as mandated in Policy Manual.
Perform other duties as assigned.