Permanency Worker

Posted 9 days ago

We are currently looking for aFull Time Permanency Workerto join our Child Welfare Permanency Team D team located at the Colony Building working 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Serves as an advocate for First American families whose children have been removed because of child abuse and/or neglect. The permanency worker will collaborate and engage with individuals, children, and families dealing with issues related to or stemming from mental illness, substance use, family and/or domestic violence, and/or lack of protective capacity. Supports the mission of the Chickasaw Nation and demonstrates core values in all work functions.

• Engages children and families in order to collect information to assist with determining needs
• Conducts in-depth interviews with children, parents, family members, community members, etc.
• Applies cultural competence by demonstrating appropriate respect for cultural diversity and conveying a non-judgmental attitude while working with a diverse population
• Provides testimony as a qualified expert witness in state courts; provides written and verbal reports directly to appropriate courts of jurisdiction
• Acts as a liaison between the Chickasaw Nation, outside agencies, and courts to ensure the safety of First American children and families
• Connects children and families to resources and education to address any identified needs
• Provides case management services, including contact with service providers, along with thoroughly documenting case notes
• Conducts monthly home visits to children placed in a biological home, foster home, therapeutic foster care home, group home, inpatient facility youth shelter, etc.
• Receives, creates, and submits reports of child abuse and neglect in the Child Welfare Services database
• Provides first class customer service to both internal and external customers and responds to inquiries, compliments, and/or complaints with professionalism, courtesy, and efficiency
• Completes all training and development requirements and participates in continuing education opportunities
• Works in a collaborative and supportive manner to support the productivity and safety of the work area, team members and customers of all types
• Maintains a clean, organized work area and ensures a safe environment
• Maintains and promotes professionalism
• Punctual and consistent in meeting start time, work schedule, attendance and other assigned work time metrics
• Adheres to Chickasaw Nation dress code standards
• Maintains knowledge of and follows all rules, regulations, policies and guidelines for assigned area
• Performs all other duties as assigned

• Able to follow instructions, both written and oral
• Able to adhere to all scheduling and attendance requirements
• Honesty, truthfulness, reliability, accountability
• Able to read, understand, apply, and retain knowledge of Chickasaw Nation, departmental, divisional and all other rules, regulations, policies, procedures and guidelines
• Understand Chickasaw law and law enforcement regulations
• Knowledge of crisis evaluation and de-escalation tactics
• Develop and apply proficiency in computer systems and applications as required by role and responsibilities
• Knowledge of Indian Child Welfare Act and Statutes
• Knowledge of Adoption and Safe Families Act
• Able to verbally communicate in a professional and positive manner with other team members, departments, guests and management
• Writes effective communications with team, departments, guests and management

• Basic Computer skills
• Must be familiar with the Microsoft Office Suite of products

• 1 year directly related experience

• Bachelors Degree in directly related field

• A bachelor's degree in social science,…