What are the responsibilities and job description for the Social Worker II (LEARN) position at Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community?
Under general supervision from the Social Services Manager, performs professional social services casework and case management duties within the Social Services Department. Ensures quality, effective and efficient social services are provided to clients with a focus on case management services. This job class is treated as an FLSA Exempt.
Distinguishing Features: The Social Worker II (TANF) carries a heavier caseload with a higher proportion of difficult or complex cases as compared to a Social Worker I (TANF) and may provide counseling and group services under MSW supervision.
Essential Functions: Essential functions may vary among position and may include the following tasks, knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics. This list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not intended to be a comprehensive listing of tasks performed by all positions in this classification.
- Deliver ongoing case management, follow-up, and support to individuals and families.
- Conduct assessments, develop case plans, and monitor progress.
- Maintain complete and accurate case files (contacts, plans, documentation, attendance, etc.).
- Make home or agency visits.
- Connect clients to internal and external resources and services.
- Build rapport.
- Facilitate movement between program phases (e.g., “job readiness ? “employment”)
2. Use Case Management System (AZTECS) & Assessments
- Use the case management system to determine program eligibility, register applications and update client information accurately and timely.
- Conduct interviews, with documentation to determine eligibility.
- Ensure all data entered is complete, current, and compliant with program requirements.
- Conduct comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments.
3. Report on Cases & Participate in Supervision
- Provide regular case updates through reports and documentation.
- Participate in supervision meetings to review case progress and address challenges.
- Maintain clear, timely communication with the supervisor regarding case status and needs.
- Collect and report work participation hours
4. Coordinate Program Activities (TANF & Related Services)
- Assist with planning, coordinating, and improving program activities.
- Support outreach, recruitment, and promotion of services.
- Help develop forms, procedures, and tracking tools.
- Keep the manager informed on program progress and needs.
5. Plan & Facilitate Workshops and Groups
- Organize and lead workshops, trainings, and group sessions.
- Support curriculum development focused on employment, education, and family well-being.
6. Collaborate with Community Partners
- Work with Social Services, Health & Human Services, WIOA, education programs, and other partners.
- Attend case staffing meetings and support community events and initiatives.
7. Support Team Environment & Professional Standards
- Promote teamwork, ethical practice, and a positive work environment.
- Attend training, workshops, and conferences as directed.
- Complete additional tasks as needed to support program and departmental operations.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Characteristics:
- Knowledge of the history, culture, laws, rules, customs, and traditions of the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community.
- Knowledge of family studies and human development principles and concepts.
- Knowledge of social work principles and concepts.
- Knowledge of social work methods and techniques including group and individual counseling, crisis intervention and referrals.
- Knowledge of Federal, State and Tribal laws, rules, regulations, standards that apply to public social welfare service programs including those relating to Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF).
- Knowledge of all enrollment eligibility requirements for needed services.
- Skill interviewing and orienting individuals and their families.
- Skill with case management including planning, scheduling and time management.
- Skills establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with other programs, academic and social work professionals, Community officials, SRPMIC co-workers and clients.
- Skills maintaining accurate statistics utilizing computerized record-keeping processes.
- Ability to perform ongoing assessment of each active case to assess the family’s social needs.
- Ability to provide individual case planning to work towards the overall goal of self-sufficiency.
- Ability to provide continued monitoring of each case in order to determine if resources are appropriate and sufficient.
- Ability to provide intervention to address the initial and periodic social barriers through available resources.
- Ability to provide ongoing evaluation of total case load in order to determine if positive movement is occurring.
- Ability to seek out available resources for participants seeking additional training and placement.
- Ability to use a personal computer including MS Office software.
- Ability to drive SRPMIC vehicles.
- Education & Experience: A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology or a closely related area, AND 3-5 years full-time professional level work experience in the social services field.
- Education and/or Experience with Family and Human Development work required.
- Equivalency: Any equivalent combination of education and/or experience that would allow the candidate to satisfactorily perform the duties of this position, will be considered.
- Underfill Eligibility: An enrolled Community Member whom closely qualifies for the minimum qualifications for a position may be considered for employment under SRPMIC Policy 2-19, Underfill.
- Due to the confidential and sensitive nature of this position, successful completion of an extensive background investigation is required.
- May be required to work beyond normal work hours including nights, weekends and holidays.
- May be required to travel.
- Employees in, and applicants applying for, jobs providing direct services to children are subject to the “Community Code of Ordinances”, Chapter 11, “Minors”, Article X. “Investigation of Persons Working With Children”.
Prior to hire as an employee, applicants will be subject to drug and alcohol testing. Will be required to pass a pre-employment background/fingerprint check.
"SRPMIC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer" Preference will be given to a qualified: Community Member Veteran, Community Member, Spouse of Community Member, qualified Native American, and then other qualified candidate.
In order to obtain preference, the following is required: 1) Qualified Community Member Veteran (DD-214) will be required at the time of application submission 2) Qualified Community Member (must provide Tribal I.D at time of application submission),3) Spouse of a Community Member (Marriage License/certificate and spouse Tribal ID or CIB is required at time of application submission), and 4) Native American (Tribal ID or CIB required at time of application submission).
Documents may be submitted by one of the following methods:
1) attach to application
2) fax (480) 362-5860
3) mail or hand deliver to Human Resources.
Documentation must be received by position closing date.
The IHS/BIA Form-4432 is not accepted.
Your Tribal ID/CIB must be submitted to HR-Recruitment-Two Waters.
Salary : $65,225 - $88,057