ICWA Caseworker

e primary purpose of the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) Caseworker is to advocate as a representative in child welfare matters of The Klamath Tribes for families whose children are enrolled or eligible for enrollment in The Klamath Tribes. ICWA Caseworker will ensure Tribal rights under the ICWA are protected. The ICWA Caseworker will work with individual families to provide intensive case management services and maintain accurate and thorough documentation. The ICWA Caseworker will participate in efforts aimed at removing challenges and barriers of parents for family reunification. ICWA Caseworker will ensure Active Efforts are provided by appropriate agencies.

he ICWA Caseworker interacts with the Department of Human Services – Children, Adults and Families (DHS-CAF) and other child welfare agencies across the country, Circuit Courts, and Tribal Court to track the progress and make recommendations in the best interest of The Klamath Tribes, in regard to Child Welfare cases or plans at any stage. The ICWA Caseworker a
lso interacts with the Klamath County Multi-Disciplinary Team, (a team comprised of local community partners), Citizen Review Board, Klamath Tribes Child Protective Team, Klamath Tribes Youth Resource Team, and Klamath Tribes Placement Board and other relevant agencies.

ravel is required by the ICWA Caseworker to serve Tribal families in The Klamath Tribes Service Area, Klamath County. Travel outside Klamath County will be required to attend Child Welfare court hearings, DHS meetings, trainings, face-to-face visits with Tribal children, and other appropriate duties.