Tribal Social Worker Assistant

Job Description

JOB TITLE:

Tribal Social Worker AssistantFLSA STATUS:

Non exempt DEPARTMENT:

Social Services BACKGROUND:

PL 101-630

REPORTS TO:

Social Services Director UNIFORM

REQUIRED:

No

SALARY RANGE1

APPROVED ON:

TC-03/04/2025

FUNDING SOURCE:

General Fund FUNDING EXPIRATION:

Recurring Tribal Preference will be given in accordance with BRBRR Act Relating to Employment.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Tribal Social Worker Assistant (SWA), primary job will be assisting Tribal Social Workers, in day to day operations of the Social Service Department.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

Provide transportation

Creating calendars.

Assisting in planning and implementing events.

Distribution of food and activities for families and elders.

Work collaboratively with multi-disciplinary team.

Provide intakes and application assistance for clients of social services.

Data entry for program requirements.

Assisting with processing all Social Services Benefits.

Data entry processing Social Services up to including Case Management and Multiple Platforms.

Other duties as assigned.

AUTHORITY/

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

None

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

EDUCATION/

EXPERIENCE:

Must be eighteen (18) years of age.

Must have one (1) year experience with Microsoft Excel and Word.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

Shall possess a valid driver's license and be insurable by agencies insurance.

Must provide or obtain the Servsafe Food Alcohol Permit hire and maintain during employment.

Must provide or obtain CPR & First Aide certification within three (3) months of hire.

Must have valid Mandated Reporter Training Certification or within three (3) months of hire.

COMPUTER OPERATIONS Proficient personal computer skills including electronic mail, record keeping, routine database activity, word processing, spreadsheet, graphics, etc.

LANGUAGE

SKILLS:

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

MATHEMATICAL

SKILLS:

Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.

REASONING ABILITY:

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

OTHER

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Ability to operate standard office equipment (copier, fax, etc.).Must be able to work with American Indian people and be sensitive to their culture.

Comply with all safety policies, practices and procedures. Report all unsafe activities to supervisor and/or Human Resources.

Participate in proactive team efforts of Bear River Band of the Rohnerville Rancheria.

Provide leadership to others through example and sharing of knowledge/skill.

Must be able to work all shifts, weekends, holidays & special events as needed.

Must accept confidentiality as a strict condition of employment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

N (Not Applicable) Activity is not applicable to this occupation.

O (Occasionally) Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5+ hrs/day)
F (Frequently) Occupation requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5+ hrs/day)
C (Constantly) Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs/day)
Physical Abilities Lift/Carry Push/PullStandF
10 lbs or lessF
12 lbs or lessFWalkF
11-20 lbsF
13-25 lbsFSitO
21-50 lbsF
26-40 lbsFHand/Finger DexterityF
51-100 lbsF
41-100 lbsOReach OutwardFOver 100 lbsOReach Above ShoulderFClimbFCrawlFSquat or KneelFBendFSpecific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee…