Social Services Worker; Child Protection and Juvenile Services

Position Summary

This position is under the direct supervision of the Eastern Shoshone Department of Family Services (ESDFS) and provides investigative, protective, and social services intervention to children involved in neglect, abuse, or delinquency problems, including adult protection services for the Wind River Indian Reservation and Eastern Shoshone Tribe. May work directly with high‑risk juvenile probation cases and families of youth involved in the juvenile court system.

The duties are often under a variety of circumstances and time frames which require the worker to have flexibility with their time.

• Conduct investigative and fact‑finding interviews during home visits, and cooperate with law enforcement to assess the environmental and social well‑being of children within the jurisdiction of the Eastern Shoshone Tribe.
• Prepare written reports of the findings of child maltreatment with the overall focus on child safety.
• Determine client needs for basic social services for children and adults.
• Carry a caseload and keep all case file documentation up to date.
• Work directly with institutions or facilities to develop and monitor comprehensive treatment plans for youth in the community (home) and/or placement, including foster care and residential options.
• Prepare for and testify in court, preliminary hearings, multi‑disciplinary team meetings, and court hearings.
• Appear and represent high‑risk juveniles during pre‑adjudication hearings, three‑month/quarterly reviews, status hearings, and revocation arraignments.
• Provide intensive supervised probation and ensure compliance with conditions of probation as ordered by the court.
• Ensure compliance with court orders through random chemical screening for substance abuse, home and office visits, employment checks, curfew and school attendance checks, and meetings with high‑risk juveniles and families.
• Provide adult protection services for aging and vulnerable adults.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of all information processed through the Department of Family Services, including records, reports, documents, written and verbal communications, etc.
• Serve as a member of the Child Protection Team, attend all meetings, and provide input.
• Follow the laws as outlined in the Shoshone and Arapaho Law and Order Code.
• Attend program collaborations, staffing and departmental meetings as directed and needed with other local and outside agencies. Serve as a member of the rotating after‑hours and weekend 24‑hour on‑call team for emergency child placement.

• Bachelor’s degree in Health, Social Work, or a related field from an accredited college or university, with either two years of work experience in child welfare or a combination of education and five years work experience in child welfare.
• Valid driver’s license and clearance for coverage under the Tribe’s vehicle insurance plan.
• Ability to pass a criminal background check under the Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Act and the Adam Walsh Law.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret and apply laws, regulations, resolutions, and policies.
• Employment history that proves credibility and dependability.
• Self‑starter who completes tasks in a timely manner and works independently with little or no supervision.
• Ability to understand and execute a variety of complex written and oral instructions; past employment demonstrates exceptional organizational capabilities.
• Knowledge of the Fort Washakie community and resources; some knowledge of Native American history, culture, traditions, and tribal government.