ICWA Caseworker

DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

Position:                                 ICWA Caseworker

Location:                                Anchorage, Alaska 

Reports to:                              Family Programs Administrator

Work Schedule:                     Full Time – 37.5 hrs. per week 

Salary:                                     DOE & Education

JOB SUMMARY:

Provide professional and efficient delivery of Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) services to Tribal members. All actions are in accordance with the Indian Child Welfare Act and, other federal laws, and tribal laws. The function of the Indian Child Welfare Case Worker includes, but is not limited to: implement the goals and objectives as directed by Supervisor; collaborate with the State of Alaska and other agencies; provide case management services to children and families of the APIA region and represent the Tribe during ICWA related meetings and court hearings; assist Tribal member with gaining access to all necessary services both internal and external to the Tribe; and represent APIA’s 12 regional tribes in Indian Child Welfare case including: Agdaagux, Akutan, Atka, Belkofski, False Pass, Nelson Lagoon, Nikolski, Pauloff Harbor, Qagan Tayagungin, Qawalangin, St. George, and Unga.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1.             Associates of Arts degree in Social Science or a closely related field of study from an accredited college or university; and

2.             Two years case management experience in a Social/Human Services agency and/or Tribal organization.

Minimum:

1.             High School Graduate; and

2.             Five years case management experience in a Social/Human Services agency and/or Tribal organization; and

3.             Knowledgeable about: Child welfare; Family preservation; Foster Care; Adoption; Judicial systems, jurisdiction, and local, state, and tribal governments; Court documentation; and

4.             Knowledge of Microsoft software, i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook; and

5.             Ability to effectively, tactfully and cooperatively interact with tribal administrators, board members, executives, managers, professional and clerical employees; communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in writing; work independently under limited direction; organize work, set priorities and meet critical deadlines; and

6.             Ability to maintain accurate case notes regarding client/program interactions; and

7.             Have assessment skills and ability to handle crisis situations; and

8.             Knowledgeable about resources for families, particularly Alaska Native families, within the state; and

9.             Consideration with be given to applicate with extensive work experience and in the process of obtaining an AA in required field of study.

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 Employment. 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.