ICWA Caseworker
ICWA Caseworker
Open until filled
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The primary purpose of the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) Caseworker is to advocate as a representative in child welfare matters of The Klamath Tribes for families whose children are enrolled or eligible for enrollment in The Klamath Tribes. ICWA Caseworker will ensure Tribal rights under the ICWA are protected. The ICWA Caseworker will work with individual families to provide intensive case management services and maintain accurate and thorough documentation. The ICWA Caseworker will participate in efforts aimed at removing challenges and barriers of parents for family reunification. ICWA Caseworker will ensure Active Efforts are provided by appropriate agencies.
The ICWA Caseworker interacts with the Department of Human Services – Children, Adults and Families (DHS-CAF) and other child welfare agencies across the country, Circuit Courts, and Tribal Court to track the progress and make recommendations in the best interest of The Klamath Tribes, in regard to Child Welfare cases or plans at any stage. The ICWA Caseworker
also interacts with the Klamath County Multi-Disciplinary Team, (a team comprised of local community partners), Citizen Review Board, Klamath Tribes Child Protective Team, Klamath Tribes Youth Resource Team, and Klamath Tribes Placement Board and other relevant agencies.
Travel is required by the ICWA Caseworker to serve Tribal families in The Klamath Tribes Service Area, Klamath County. Travel outside Klamath County will be required to attend Child Welfare court hearings, DHS meetings, trainings, face-to-face visits with Tribal children, and other appropriate duties.
How to Apply
All applicants for open positions must submit a Klamath Tribes Administration Application for Employment with the required support documentation listed in the job description to be considered for employment. Applications must be received by the closing date to receive consideration.
The Klamath, Modoc, and Yahooskin
Mission Statement.
“The mission of the Klamath Tribes is to protect, preserve and enhance the spiritual, cultural and physical values and resources of the Klamath, Modoc and Yahooskin Peoples by maintaining the customs and heritage of our ancestors. To establish comprehensive unity by fostering the enhancement of spiritual and cultural values through a government whose function is to protect the human and cultural resources, treaty rights, and to provide for the development and delivery of social and economic opportunities for our People through effective leadership.”