ICSS Senior Tribal Representative Job Alpine area,California USA,Social Work

ICSS Senior Tribal Representative

The ICSS Senior Tribal Representative provides specialized case management, child welfare advocacy, prevention, and coordination services to tribal families and children. The position serves as a designated representative of participating Tribes in child welfare matters and works collaboratively with County Child and Family Well-Being, courts, attorneys, services providers, behavioral health professionals, and other community partners to promote child safety, family preservation, reunification, and compliance with the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA).

The position provides advanced case consultation and support to ICSS Case Managers, assists with complex or high-risk cases, and supports coordination between ICSS staff, Tribal representatives, County partners, and community agencies.

Specific duties and responsibilities include:

Serving as a designated Tribal Representative in child welfare matters involving children and families affiliated with participating Tribes, including dependency proceedings, investigations, case planning, placement, reunification, and permanency.

Representing and communicating the Tribe's position and recommendations during child welfare proceedings, Child and Family Team meetings, multidisciplinary meetings, case consultations, and other formal case-planning processes, as authorized by the Tribe.

Monitoring compliance with ICWA, including active efforts, placement preferences, Tribal notification and participation, culturally appropriate services, and efforts to prevent unnecessary removal of Indian Children.

Maintaining a caseload while providing advanced case management and consultation for complex, high-risk, or court-involved families.

Accompanying County Child and Family Well-Being staff during investigations, interviews, home visits, forensic interviews, and other child welfare activities involving Tribal children and families.

Conducting comprehensive assessments of family strengths, safety concerns, immediate needs, natural supports, cultural connections, and barriers to family stability and developing individualized service plans.

Coordinating and advocating for services related to behavioral health, substance use treatment, domestic violence, parenting, housing support, transportation referrals, basic needs, medical care, education, and other identified needs.

Participating in dependency court proceedings and tracking court orders, case-plan requirements, reunification timelines, placement issues, and permanency outcomes.

Providing case consultation, guidance, and support to ICSS case managers, particularly regarding ICWA, Tribal protocols, complex child welfare cases, court proceedings, and community resources.

Developing and supporting culturally responsive safety plans and prevention strategies intended to safely maintain children within their families, extended families, Tribes, and communities.

Participating in community outreach, prevention activities, trainings, and presentations related to ICWA, Tribal child welfare, family preservation, and ICSS services.

Maintaining ongoing communication with Tribal leadership and designated Tribal representatives regarding significant case developments and obtaining Tribal direction when necessary.

Assisting the ICSS Program Coordinator with staff training, case reviews, quality assurance, program procedures, and implementation of ICSS/ICWA practice standards.

Monitoring the provision and quality of services provided to the family as the liaison when new services/resources need to be sought or developed.

Providing crisis intervention and coordinating emergency resources, including placement, transportation, shelter, food, clothing, and other immediate family needs.

Ensuring timely, accurate, and confidential documentation of case activity, services, court involvement, outcomes, and grant-related requirements.

Developing and maintaining collaborative relationships with County staff, Tribal programs, attorneys, courts, behavioral health providers, schools, law enforcement, and community-based organizations.

Participating in program data collection, reporting, quality improvement, and monitoring of grant objectives and deliverables.

Providing coverage, consultation, or direction to ICSS staff in the absence of the Program Coordinator, within the scope of delegated authority.

Maintaining professional conduct, confidentiality, cultural humility, and respectful engagement with Tribal families, Tribal governments, and partner…