Social Worker at Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma

Durant, Oklahoma, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

24 Jul, 26

Salary

28.25

Posted On

25 Apr, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Case management, Social work, Advocacy, Treatment planning, Court testimony, Cultural competence, Case planning, Documentation, Mediation, Intervention, Client assessment, Report writing

Industry

Government Administration

Description

Job Purpose or Objective(s): Serve as an advocate, case manager and coordinator of services in situations involving child and family matters. PG10 - Start Rate: $28.25/hourly | Schedule: Monday through Friday 8:00am to 4:30pm | **This position has the ability to be housed at the Atoka Community Center or the Antlers Community Center | Weekly Earned Wage Access is an Option for this Position | Primary Tasks: * Interview clients and assess social and emotional needs and determine nature and degree of services needed. * Provide individual case management, advanced specialized treatment planning and intervention. * Manage cases of tribal members, collaborate with tribal prosecutor's office, and attend court hearings. * Monitor cases to ensure that state agencies and state courts comply with and where applicable, any tribal, state, and federal guidelines. * Help communication between Choctaw Nation and outside agencies/courts to provide safe, stable, and nurturing homes for Choctaw children. * Identify, document, and make referrals to resources available within the community and the Choctaw Nation to meet the needs of Choctaw families, and assist families with access to resources. * Develop case plans and maintain confidential client files and materials organized, promptly and consistent with the Special Services Programs, tribal, state, and federal guidelines. * Provide testimony in tribal or state courts and make written and verbal reports directly to the courts. * Conduct and document in home visits. * Perform other responsibilities as may be assigned. Required Education and experience: * Bachelor’s degree in restorative justice, advocacy, offender services, or a related social or occupational service field and two [2] experience in social work-related field, OR six [6] years of directly related experience in lieu of education. * Mediate and be at a professional level * Demonstrate a high level of cultural competence, sensitivity and responsiveness * Knowledge of case planning, case management, writing skills. * Experience providing testimony in courts * Use support devices such as computers, fax machines, copiers/scanners, phones, and tablets

Responsibilities

The social worker serves as an advocate and case manager for child and family matters, including conducting assessments and providing treatment planning. They are responsible for managing tribal member cases, collaborating with legal entities, and providing testimony in court hearings.