Protection And Safety Worker

Omaha Tribe of NebraskaMacy, NE

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SUMMARY: This position is to provide case management service for child/abuse neglect, status offender, and juvenile offender cases under the jurisdiction of the Omaha Tribal Court; and to coordinate court-ordered Office of Juvenile Services evaluations. This position will also be responsible to complete initial assessments on reports of child abuse/neglect and establish safety plans based on needs identified from the family assessment. This position will arrange for and/or coordinate needed services. This position will start as a Protection and Safety Trainee. After the completion of the State HHS pre-service training, and 90 day Probation, may be promoted to Protection and Safety Worker. ESSENTIAL DUTIES and/or RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:Handle Intake calls/reports of child abuse and/or neglect.Complete initial assessments on allegations of child abuse/neglect.Assess risk and develop risk assessments findings.Coordinate with Law Enforcement to perform investigations on child abuse/neglect.Initiate court involvement for child abuse/neglect, status offense and juvenile offender cases.Develop, implement and evaluate treatment plans.Prepare case plan, court reports and maintain frequent correspondence with the courts.Complete referral forms and release of information forms.Conduct monthly home visits with every ward, parent and others involved in the cases.Document contacts with wards, their parents and other collateral contacts, enter data into the NFOCUS.Attend court hearings to testify.Conduct family assessments and home studies.Maintain daily data entry for each case.Provide crisis intervention when necessary.Transport wards to meetings, court hearings, medical/therapy appointments, school etc.File paperwork.Attend school meetings to coordinate with school officials and complete Individual Education Plans.Make and receive phones calls.Specific office Juvenile Services (OJS) responsibilities include:Connecting electronic monitors to youth

Collect and test urine samples for possible chemical use

Apprehend and/or detain youth

Search and seizure related to juvenile offenders.Supervise completion of community service hours

Educating the community through community presentations

Standard office management/record management duties.Attend trainings.Attend weekly staff meetings.Provide On-Call services for CPS referrals.Report regularly to the Director and Deputy of Child Welfare Operations regarding progress of cases and as mandated in Policy Manual.Perform other duties as assigned. QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the duties. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:Preferred Associates' Degree in social work, Human Services, Counseling; and/or two years minimum experience in related field

High school Diploma or GED is a must. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, and/or REGISTRATIONS:Valid Driver's License and be insurable by Tribal insurance KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and/or ABILITIES:Maintain strict confidentiality of all cases and program information. PLEASE NOTE: P.L. 93-638, Indian Preference and Tribal Employment rights Ordinance. (T.E.R.O) will be practiced; however, all qualified applicants will be considered.IF YOU ARE INTERESTED, PLEASE SEND APPLICATIONS RESUME TO:OMAHA TRIBE OF NEBRASKAATTN: HR DEPARTMENTP.O. BOX 368MACY, NEBRASKA 68039OR EMAIL: othumanresources@theomahatribe.com

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