Children's Services​/ICW - Child Welfare Caseworker

Position: Children's Services/ICW - Child Welfare Caseworker 1-3
The Puyallup Tribe of Indians is committed to protecting and exercising the inherent inalienable sovereign rights of the Tribe and Individuals in the interest of the Medicine Creek Treat Territories, as stewards to ensure preservation of our cultural and environmental integrity for common good and prosperity for all.

Open:
August 5, 2025

Close:
When Filled

Job Title: Child Welfare Caseworker 1-3

Department: PTCS/ICW

Reports To:
Assistant Director

Hours: 40 Hrs/Wk - Full Time

Salary:
Based on Salary Matrix+Benefits

Requisition: 705

*Salaries are market competitive. For accurate salary information, call  or email (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Puyallup Tribe of Indians provides a generous benefits package that includes employer paid medical, dental, vision, life insurance, a retirement/401(k) plan with profit sharing, paid holidays, and paid time off including birthday leave.

Position Summary:

To develop, implement and evaluate case plans for families who are working with Puyallup Tribe Children Services. Facilitates family reunification or other permanent placement planning as deemed necessary by the Tribal Court. Initiates life-changing decisions based solely on the best interest of the children.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Level I:
Position will work under the general direction of the Assistant Director to train on the following duties, including training on Tribal codes and procedures.

Level II:
Responsible for performing the following duties while training on Tribal codes and procedures.

Level III:
Responsible for performing the following duties.

Works collaboratively with assigned CPS investigators and families in developing initial case plans.

Initiates, facilitates and assists in obtaining referrals to outside agencies and professional providers in establishing services necessary to achieve case plan goals in collaboration with parents and families

Consistently engage in active efforts throughout the life of the case with children, parents and families.

Performs case consultation and collaboration with court personnel, professional therapists, medical personnel, school officials, legal professionals, and other community agencies for optimal outcomes of case plans.

Prepares detailed, comprehensive and fact based Social Service reports and testimony to court in accordance to the Child and Family Protection Code. Develops case summaries, and attends predetermined and emergency court proceedings. Stays informed of all court proceedings (i.e. Children in Need of Care, reviews, etc.).

Adhere to all of the Child and Family Protection Code time frames which includes all court required filings.

Arranges and supervises (when necessary) visitations between children, parents, siblings and extended family members to maintain familial bond when safe and appropriate

Maintains up to date case records of case progress including, but not limited to; case notes, court documents, school and health records, correspondence, placement records, and visitations. Also responsible for administration of financial support records, service agreements, service episode information, tribal affiliation and enrollment.

Prepares and presents various case summaries for team, supervisor and the Puyallup Tribe Indian Child Welfare Act Committee when needed and applicable.

Maintains and ensures extreme level of confidentiality and appropriate professional boundaries regarding clients.

Conducts regular and emergent home visits and monthly health and safety with children, parents and placement providers to maintain the wellbeing of children in the care of Puyallup Tribe Children's Services.

Participate in regular case staffing with supervisor and promptly inform of any significant changes in the case.

Prioritize workload based on client needs.

Transport clients to and from appointments as needed.

Completes and prepares in-depth home studies for the purpose of adoption, guardianship and relative/kinship placements of children.

Completes all appropriate background clearances prior to placing a child in a home.

Available to respond to after hours emergencies as needed.

Ability to adapt and be flexible to constant changes in Tribal and State Children's Services systems.

Adheres to the Child and Family Protection Code;
Duty to Report Child Abuse and Neglect.

Participates in departmental staff meetings and trainings.

Will continuously engage in professional development including but not limited to, cross training throughout the department and keeping up with the latest trends and best practices of child welfare service delivery.

Participate in departmental community outreach

Responsible for rotating as back-up coverage for after hour emergencies.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications and Requirements

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…