Family Programs Caseworker

Position:                                 Family Programs Caseworker

Location:                                Anchorage, Alaska 

Reports to:                              Family Programs Administrator – Anchorage

Work Schedule:                     Full-Time – 37.5 hrs. per week 

Salary:                                     DOE & Education

Job Summary:                        Family Programs is seeking a Case Worker based in Anchorage, AK. The individual will work closely with the Family Services Administrator to provide advocacy and support to clients and their families throughout the phases of an Indian Child Welfare (ICWA) case. General duties include: working closely with and maintaining regular contact with ICWA case stakeholders; maintaining accurate records and case notes; participating in case meetings as scheduled; conducting home visits when necessary; collaborating closely with Tribal Councils regarding tribal children; identifying families and children at risk for child abuse or neglect and advocating for family or tribal placements; traveling for work-related meetings when requested by the supervisor; and other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:                      Minimum: An Associate of Arts degree in Social Science or a closely related field and two years of case management experience in a Social or Human Services agency and/or Tribal organization. Applicants with a high school diploma and five years of relevant case management experience who are actively pursuing an AA degree in the required field may also be considered.

Applicant must:                       Be knowledgeable about Child Welfare services, Family Preservation, Foster Care, Adoption, Judicial systems, jurisdiction, court documentation, and local, state, and tribal governments.

The Case Worker will:

1.       Interact with tribal administrators, board members, executives, managers, and professional and clerical employees effectively, tactfully, and cooperatively

2.       Communicate clearly and effectively (both orally and in writing)

3.       Work independently under limited direction

4.       Organize work and set priorities to meet critical deadlines

5.       Maintain accurate case notes

6.       Practice basic mentoring and assessment skills

7.       Manage crisis situations calmly and positively

8.       Refer clients to necessary resources within the community and statewide

9.       Promote Alaska Native and American Indian culture and/or community-based resources

10.   Interact positively with individuals from diverse backgrounds, particularly American Indians/Alaska Natives

Application and/or resume to:    Aleutian Pribilof Islands Association, Inc.

                                            Attention: Nancy Bonin; nancyb@apiai.org

                                            1131 E. International Airport Rd.

                                            Anchorage, AK 99518-1408

                                            Fax: 907-279-4351

Apply Online:                                 www.apiai.org/jobs

Position is open until filled.  Native preference will be given, depending on experience.

APIA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. APIA does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law.