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Tribal Preference/Native American Preference /EEO
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Job Description

Division/Department: Indian Child Welfare (ICW)

Location: Absentee Shawnee Tribe
                 2025 South Gordon Cooper Drive
                 Shawnee, OK 74801

Job Title : PSSF Caseworker/Parent Educator

Reports To : Melissa Lopez (ICW Director)

Type of Position: Part-Time (Temporary)

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

Responsible for implementing Family Preservation Program.  Will assist at risk families by providing services needed to promote family strength and stability.  Increase parents’ competence by providing Parenting Skill classes, help families obtain services that meet their needs in an appropriate manner and prevent unnecessary out of home placement and assist families after reunification.

RESPONSIBILITES:

• Provide information and referral services that assist families in accessing community services.
• Must provide transportation when needed, prepare case plans, perform home visits, and provide follow-up care.
• Maintain all records of clients in a confidential manner.
• Must have knowledge in the social work field, domestic violence, criminal justice, and coordination of services.
• Willing to work irregular hours as needed
• Other duties as assigned by Director.

EDUCATON REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree; or education and work experience in the helping field, of at least four years combined.
• Must be computer literate and possess adequate written and verbal communication skills.
• Must possess a valid Oklahoma Driver’s license.
• Must be able to pass comprehensive background check

EOE/Native American Preference/Drug Free Workplace

POSTED DATE:
February 16, 2010

CLOSING DATE:
UNTIL FILLED