Social Worker I - Tucson, AZ

Pascua Yaqui Tribe•Tucson, AZ

21h•Onsite

About The Position

This Social Worker I is responsible for monitoring and assisting a caseload of clients within a specific social services program. Incumbent will determine, through established regulations, benefits for clients. Case management duties include preparing documentation, educating clients; making referrals; and monitoring client status and progress.

Requirements

Case Manager with three (3) years of experience
Associate's Degree in Social Work, Business Administration, Education or related field and two (2) years of experience
Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Business Administration, Education or related field
An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job
Must possess and maintain a valid Arizona Driver's License
Must have a current Level 1 Arizona Clearance Card

Nice To Haves

Bilingual English/Spanish is preferred
Positions assigned to the Senior Center preferred staff be 55 years of age or older and a Tribal member
Some positions require First Aid and CPR certification, or able to obtain with six (6) months of hire

Responsibilities

Provide assessments of and referrals for community members, which includes, assess needs, identify appropriate resources, determine appropriate response modes, educate and inform of available options and resources, and perform other related activities.
Assist clients in filling out appropriate forms and documents for programs; verify information, reviews for compliance with established regulations, and guidelines; maintain and update client files.
Maintain regular client contact via phone, home visits, office visits, or site visits with other agencies involved in the service plan.
Develop plans of service, monitors and documents clients engaged in program activities; update plans as needed.
Develop and maintain contacts with other tribal departments, outside agencies, and/or potential employers; ensure compliance of outside agencies with program guidelines.
Provide crisis interventions, which require quickly addressing critical and emergency needs of customers.
Prepare and review progress reports; evaluates participation and client eligibility on continual basis.
Perform other duties of a similar nature or level as requested by supervisor or director.
Conducting case audits and making recommendations for correction; Reconciling of accounts and ensuring transfers from and to proper accounts.
Transporting elders to and from medical appointments; Deliver homebound meals to elders in community.
Assisting applicants in foster care through the licensing process.
Case management duties include preparing documentation, educating clients, referrals, monitoring client status, and progress.