Social Worker

SNOQUALMIE INDIAN TRIBE • Snoqualmie, WA

7d • $76,160 - $88,726 • Onsite

About The Position

The Social Worker provides child welfare services to Snoqualmie children and families involved in Tribal and State child welfare systems. Under the direct supervision of the Snoqualmie Indian Child Welfare (SICW) Program Manager, the role collaborates with the Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) on investigations, case management, service coordination, home visits, court proceedings, and family visitation. Services support child safety, family preservation, reunification, and permanency planning and must be culturally responsive and consistent with the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) and SICW program goals.

Level I Social Workers provide case management and related services, conduct investigations and home visits, coordinate referrals and visitation, maintain records, prepare reports, participate in court and case staffings, and respond to assigned after-hours coverage. Level II Social Workers perform all Level I duties and additionally manage complex or high-risk cases, prepare court reports and recommendations, and provide training, consultation, and technical guidance to Level I Social Workers and other program staff.

The position requires work in client homes and other community locations as well as the usual office environment. Travel to residences, courts, visitations, meetings, and trainings is required and may include out-of-state travel and overnight stays. Regular interaction with high-risk clients is expected, including potentially unaccompanied home visits. This is a regular, full-time, at-will position located in Snoqualmie, Washington. Compensation is based on experience and starts at $76,159.67 per year for Level I and $88,726.03 per year for Level II.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work from an accredited institution.
• Level II: Two years of paid professional social work or child welfare experience performing duties comparable to Social Worker Level I, including case management, child safety assessments, and service coordination; alternatively, a Master of Social Work (MSW) meets this experience qualification.
• Ability to exercise sound professional judgment, make independent decisions in accordance with Tribal policies and procedures, and communicate recommendations supporting the safety and well-being of children and families.
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to work collaboratively with children, families, colleagues, and outside agencies.
• Accuracy and attention to detail.
• Knowledge of culturally responsive practices and the impacts of historical and intergenerational trauma on Tribal children and families.
• Ability to provide trauma-informed and trauma-responsive services.
• Empathy and sensitivity to the needs of others.
• Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, stay organized, and meet established deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and electronic case management systems, including accurate documentation of client services and case activities.
• Knowledge of ICWA, Tribal child welfare codes, State-Tribal agreements, and applicable child welfare policies and procedures.
• Ability to provide home-based child welfare services and work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, as needed.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise tact, professionalism, and discretion when handling sensitive information and situations.
• Valid and unrestricted Washington State driver’s license, maintained throughout employment.
• Complete required trainings within established timelines, including defensive driving, mandated reporter, and HIPAA compliance trainings.
• Obtain CPR/First Aid certification and complete bloodborne pathogens training within six months of hire, and maintain current certification and required training thereafter.
• Agree to be subject to the Tribe’s Controlled Substance and Alcohol Testing Policy, including pre-employment screening.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW).
• Level I: Experience working in Tribal communities and/or with Native families.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with state-assigned social workers to investigate allegations of child abuse and neglect and coordinate services and interventions in accordance with active efforts requirements.
• Provide ongoing social work and case management services to Snoqualmie children and families involved voluntarily or involuntarily in Tribal and/or State child welfare systems.
• Provide testimony in Tribal Court and/or State Court regarding case activities, child safety, and progress in active SICW cases.
• Maintain accurate and timely case files, monitor client progress, and prepare detailed reports for Tribal Court and/or DCYF.
• Conduct monthly or more frequent home visits with children and caregivers as case circumstances or program requirements require.
• Plan and facilitate family visitation in the least restrictive environment consistent with child safety and applicable court orders.
• Maintain confidentiality and comply with applicable laws, Tribal policies, and program requirements, including obtaining appropriate authorizations for information release.
• Refer children and families to Tribal and non-Tribal programs, coordinate with service providers, and follow up on whether appropriate services and support are received.
• Provide culturally responsive and inclusive services remotely and in person, by phone and email, to families, childcare providers, and community members.
• Provide safe and reliable transportation for children and families as required.
• Identify factors affecting individual or family functioning, child safety, and family stability.
• Develop, implement, and monitor case plans and service objectives for children and families.
• Explain department policies and applicable laws to families, individuals, and community members.
• Participate in multidisciplinary, multi-agency, and legal case staffings.
• Provide assigned coverage for the SICW after-hours phone line and respond to child welfare matters according to program procedures.
• At Level II, prepare court reports and recommendations for complex cases, provide training and case consultation to Level I Social Workers and other staff, and independently manage complex or high-risk cases.
• Maintain awareness of and disclose potential conflicts of interest involving current and historical ICW cases.
• Participate in program meetings and required trainings, including local and out-of-state opportunities, and complete at least one ICW-specific training annually.
• Perform other duties as assigned, including duties that may not be related to regular responsibilities.

Benefits

• Competitive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance benefits for regular full-time employees, beginning the first of the month following hire.
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching contributions up to 4%, available after 90 days.
• Up to 18 paid holidays each calendar year, including workdays between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day.
• Accrued sick and vacation leave of 12 or more days respectively, with increases based on years of service.
• Additional time-off opportunities, including bereavement, military, parental, and jury duty leave.
• Childcare subsidy for children enrolled full-time in the Snoqualmie Tribe Child Development Center.
• Employee discounts at Snoqualmie Casino, Salish Lodge & Spa, and Crescent Market.
• Third-party discounts and perks for movie tickets, theme parks, shows, and attractions.
• Employee assistance plans.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level