Tribal Family Services Court Advocate

INDIAN HEALTH COUNCIL INC•Valley Center, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Tribal Family Services Court Advocate (TFS Court Advocate) advocates in state court systems protecting the federal ICWA law for a consortium of Tribes in San Diego County. The TFS Court Advocate will assist families by establishing strength-based services to meet reunification plans and family needs.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in social work or related field.
Knowledge of ICWA regulations, County CPS agency.
Knowledge of HIPAA and Child Protection laws.
Skilled in interviewing, community presentations, facilitating meetings.
Skilled in obtaining information and cooperation from individuals or groups.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, staff and the public.
Ability to interpret and communicate social work agency rules, regulations, and procedures.
Ability to write reports, correctly reflect on treatment and document patient progress.
Must be proficient in the following: Productivity Software: Microsoft Office 365; Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Email & Calendar Management (outlook), Teams (video conferencing and meetings), and Share Point.
Electronic health records software EPIC MyChart.
Utilization of Paycom, Relias Learning, and PolicyTech systems.
A valid California driver’s license and a good driving record will be required at the time of appointment and must be maintained throughout employment.
Current AED CPR certification or attainment within 6 months of hire.
Applicants must successfully pass a pre-employment physical exam, tuberculin skin test or x-ray and urine drug screen test.
Health must be adequate to perform all duties of the position.
Must pass criminal background check.

Nice To Haves

Prefer 2-3 years’ relevant experience and the willingness to be trained.

Responsibilities

Advocate for Tribal rights under ICWA working closely with Tribes and Child Welfare Services Indian Specialty Unit (ISU) to reunify the family by participating in state court hearings, representing the tribal position on ICWA matters. This may include providing Indian expert witness testimony.
Work proactively with clients who may have multiple problems, conditions, and work with them to navigate the complexities of the Tribal and State systems to reunify with their children.
Develop case management plans for families in crisis and provides linkages to all services with follow up within 30 days encouraging clients to use agency's services such as counseling, parenting, domestic violence, substance abuse, and/or provides referrals to other community resources.
Conduct supervised visits and transportation for families in reunification.
Conduct community presentations on program activities and services available and participates in the monthly Child Protection Team (CPT) meetings and weekly case consultation.
Able to analyze situations and conditions to identify problems, trends and demands for additional services and referrals for families, foster families, children in care or juvenile hall.
Receive direction, case supervision and consultation by meeting with tribal family services director, manager and ISU on case consultation. Participates in case file audits and peer reviews.
Willingness to cross train in other aspects of Tribal Family Services.
Provide statistical information as required by policy and procedures.
Compliant with all program and grant reporting.
Position may be re-assigned during activation of EOP.

Benefits

PPO medical, dental, and vision insurance with low employee contribution
company-paid life and disability insurance
malpractice coverage for providers
403B retirement with company matching
generous PTO and Sick time
14 paid holidays
paid jury service
paid bereavement leave
reimbursement for professional license(s), and certifications such as CPR and continuing education units.
facility also qualifies as a high-need area for provider CA State and Federal Loan Repayment Programs.