Community Services Program Social Worker

To support, protect, and empower vulnerable adults or adults at risk of homelessness by assessing their needs, coordinating general welfare benefits, state/federal services, and a care plan while ensuring safeguarding procedures are followed. The role involves working collaboratively with individuals, families, healthcare providers, and partner agencies to promote independence, wellbeing, and safety. Coordination with all tribal community services departments inclusive of housing, education, and general resources to provide wrap around services for at risk or vulnerable adults.

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of vulnerable adults' physical, emotional, social, and environmental needs.
• Conduct compliance reviews of general welfare benefit misuse and develop a holistic approach to respond to misuse in compliance with the benefit Misuse Policy.
• Develop, implement, and review person-centered care and support plans.
• Identify safeguarding concerns and respond appropriately in accordance with legislation, policy, and procedures.
• Investigate allegations of abuse, neglect, exploitation, or self-neglect involving vulnerable adults.
• Coordinate multi-agency interventions with healthcare professionals, housing providers, law enforcement, advocacy services, and community organizations.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential case records and reports.
• Support service users in accessing benefits, housing, healthcare, mental health services, and community resources.
• Advocate for the rights, dignity, choice, and independence of vulnerable adults.
• Participate in case conferences, safeguarding meetings, and court proceedings where required.
• Monitor and review outcomes to ensure effective support and risk management.
• Maintain professional standards in line with relevant social work regulations and ethical guidelines.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of the care plans and adjust as needed. Develop and implement individual care plans in partnership with elders and their families.
• Connect adults with essential community resources with face-to-face hands-on assistance with in the field.
• Work closely with groups and individuals to help build and maintain positive relationships.
• Address concerns of abuse, neglect, or exploitation concerns and work with appropriate authorities when necessary.
• Provide culturally sensitive crisis intervention, grief support, and guidance
• Provide advocacy and support with applications, referrals, and service coordination.
• Collaborate with medical professionals and other service providers.
• Make appropriate recommendations and assist the supervisor with planning of department goals and objectives.
• Maintain client records and documentation. Gather, compile, and analyze data and prepare reports.

• Participate in interdepartmental meetings and training as appropriate. Participate in continuing education as required and/or needed to fulfill job duties.
• The Tribe values its commitment to community service and the well-being of its members. In recognition of this, each employee may be expected to perform duties from time to time which may not be related to their regular responsibilities.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Strong understanding of Native culture, values, and intergenerational care practices.
• Strong assessment and case management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to manage complex and high-risk cases.
• Sound understanding of safeguarding and risk assessment procedures.
• Empathy, resilience, and professional judgment.
• Ability to work independently and within multidisciplinary teams.
• Effective report writing and documentation skills.
• Time management and organizational abilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs.
• Strong…