Judicial Resource Officer

Under general supervision, the Judicial Resource Officer will provide case management and direct service functions to Judicially-identified and referred court clients to enhance individual and family functioning which will positively impact the community. An Officer of the Court, the Judicial Resource Officer will serve as the on-site social work resource responsible for offering professional opinions to the Court regarding the application of internal and external resources and services available to the diverse population served by the Osage Nation Courts.

This population includes children and adults of all ages who are parties to cases under the Osage Nation Courts’ jurisdiction. Caseload will be determined by Judicial assignment. Client caseload may consist of: members of the Osage Nation; members of other tribal nations; non-natives; residents of the Osage Nation Reservation; or persons who reside beyond the Osage Nation Reservation boundaries. Each case is unique in composition and multiple variables regarding tribal status and residence may be present in various combinations.

Court clients may be parties in a variety of case types of both civil and criminal designation.

QUALIFICATIONSProven work experience as a Social Worker. Proven work experience in case management. Proven experience applying professional social work methods to various situations.

Knowledge of human growth and development, family dynamics, behavioral health, physical health and family relationships. Experience identifying and linking clients to best resources to meet needs and improve personal and family functions.

Direct working knowledge and experience with children and families involved in family social service systems and family law situations.

Working knowledge and experience with adults involved in criminal justice systems and criminal law situations.

Must be knowledgeable of Osage Nation Tribal Code, Federal Law & Regulations, and State laws pertaining to child, family and criminal law.

Familiarity with the judicial systems of state, tribal and juvenile courts.

Must possess a working knowledge of legal and court terminology and the ability to learn, understand, and communicate court procedures.

Requires excellent interpersonal communication skills. Must be able to effectively interact and communicate with the Native American population and the general public, including individuals with varying levels of cognitive functioning. Must be able to effectively communicate information and instructions via one-on-one telephone conversations, in-person interaction and in writing in a professional manner using appropriate grammar, spelling, and terminology applicable to the subject matter.

Must be able to communicate calmly and effectively in situations which require a high degree of sensitivity, tact and diplomacy and must be able to interact effectively with an emotionally-charged customer population.

Requires a high level of critical thinking and problem solving skills. Must be able to analyze a variety of situations involving multiple variables and solve problems using sound and logical reasoning.

Requires a high level of personal integrity and ethics.

Requires an uncompromising commitment to impartiality. Must remain neutral and present recommendations looking to best outcome for all involved with no bias towards any party.

Requires an uncompromising commitment to client confidentiality while performing duties.

Requires the ability to prioritize workload and work independently and upon own initiative.

Proven experience coordinating efforts through professional teamwork.

Obtains general knowledge of Osage governmental structure and history as well as general concepts of government operations; obtains general knowledge of…