Social Worker - Outreach Services

Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma•Coalgate, OK

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Description Job Purpose or Objective(s): The Social Worker processes referrals and completes case assignments. You will work with clients to ensure stabilization and organize activities to enhance social development and meet program goals. You will report to the Program Director or Manager. PG09 | Schedule: 8:00am - 4:30pm Monday through Friday | Location: Coalgate Community Center | Weekly Earned Wage Access is an Option for this Position | Primary Tasks: 1. Design program content and organize activities that promote social development of individuals and support program goals. 2. Guide clients through the application process, selecting programs that align with each client’s developmental levels, needs, abilities, and interests. 3. Attend team meetings, participate in staff development training, and support continuous quality improvement planning. 4. Conduct evidence-based assessments of participants and families, ensuring completion by assigned deadlines. 5. Maintain up-to-date records and communicate updates to the participant to meet compliance standards. 6. Schedule, conduct, and document visits with participants, including home visits to render services. 7. Process intakes for tribal members in crisis situations. 8. Identify resources for tribal members, facilitate connections, provide representation, and document the client’s needs for referrals to community resources or other support organizations. 9. Complete required federal and program reports, including detailed inventory records for ordering and accountability purposes. 10. Complete other responsibilities as required. Required Education and Experience · Bachelor’s degree in social science field or four [4] years of directly related experience in lieu of education and: · Two [2] years of experience in a social work-related field · Victims Academy Certification or National Family Support Professional Certification · Ability to mediate at a professional level · Demonstrate a high level of cultural competence, sensitivity, and responsiveness · Knowledge of case planning, case management, and writing skills

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in social science field or 4 years of directly related experience in lieu of education.
Victims Academy Certification
Negotiate, mediate and be assertive at a professional level
Demonstrate a high level of cultural competence, sensitivity, and responsiveness
Knowledge of case planning, case management, writing skills, correspondence skills, and time-management skills
Two (2) years in social work-related field

Responsibilities

You will complete General Welfare intakes, determine eligibility, vote, and process the payments. Maintain General Welfare case files to include payment process and narratives.
Conduct weekly General Welfare Team Meetings (includes Social Worker, CHR, and Field Office Worker).
Complete General Assistance (GA) application process with tribal members.
Run Payments every month for all General Assistance Clients.
You will update all GA Clients every three months on required documents to BIA compliance.
Transport GA clients to doctor appointments for eligibility purposes.
Complete intakes on tribal members in crisis situations/homeless/etc.
Locate resources for tribal members in crisis situations.
You will complete Weekly/Monthly reports.
Perform all other tasks as maybe assigned.