Social Worker, Family Advocacy & Support Services

Pala Band Of Mission Indians

HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICE PMB#50 35008 Pala Temecula Road Pala, CA 92059

Title:

Social Worker

Department/Division:
Social Services

Status:
Salary:
Supervisor:
Subordinates:

Full-Time / Nights and weekends on occasion Hourly/ DOE

Social Services Director

None

Under the primary direction of the Social Services Director, the Social Worker will provide direct support and services to clients as part of the Social Services Department within multiple programs and varying populations. The Social Worker will provide assessment, intervention, and case management services to clients both in a field and office setting. This position will work in partnership with other clinical and healthcare professionals, responsible for managing caseloads and be responsible for maintaining confidential and accurate records at all times.

• Provide case management services, including maintaining accurate records and files;
• Provide assessment and intervention/referral services, including preparing letters and documents;
• Provide supervised visitation services for family support and child welfare services;
• Provide parents and the Pala community with psycho educational information and materials to promote healthy parenting styles;
• Prepare court reports and attend court hearings;
• Grant reporting and associated activities;
• Maintain the safety and confidentiality of clients;
• Provide services that prioritize and align with Native cultural values;
• Perform related functions as
• Responsibilities include providing supervision and managerial functions, including planning, organizing, and directing other social workers and caseworkers;
• Apply regulations and policies pertaining to the social service department;
• Make administrative suggestions and recommendations, develop and improve processes, including policies and

• Provide mental health/suicide intervention services and make appropriate referrals
• Provide post- crisis follow up services, including coordinating services and referrals

• Assess for food insecurity and provide appropriate referrals
• Provide supervised visitation services for family support and child welfare
• Provide parents and the Pala community with psycho educational information and materials to promote healthy parenting styles.
• Prepare court reports and attend court
• Grant reporting and associated
• Maintain the safety and confidentiality of
• Provide services that prioritize and align with Native cultural
• Perform related functions as
• Responsibilities include providing supervision and managerial functions, including planning, organizing, and directing other social workers and caseworkers.
• Apply regulations and policies pertaining to the social service
• Make administrative suggestions and recommendations, develop and improve processes, including policies and

• Provide comprehensive case management services to Tribal members across the
• Conduct assessments to identify individual and family
• Develop culturally appropriate service plans in collaboration with clients and interdisciplinary
• Maintain accurate documentation and adhere to confidentiality

• Recruit, train, and support Tribal foster and kinship care
• Monitor child placements to ensure compliance with ICWA (Indian Child Welfare Act) and Tribal
• Work collaboratively with courts, child welfare agencies, and biological families to promote family reunification when appropriate.

• Assist individuals and families in accessing emergency shelter, transitional housing, and long-term housing
• Advocate for clients in housing court and with
• Coordinate with housing authorities and Tribal housing programs to ensure safe and affordable living

• Support Native youth in navigating educational systems (K-12 and post-secondary).
• Collaborate with schools to develop Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) and advocate for academic
• Address barriers to attendance, engagement, and success, including transportation, mental health, and family

• Knowledge and understanding of child development, child…