Social Worker
SOCIAL WORKER We are looking for an experienced Social Worker to join our team and assist the Bureau of Indian Affairs in eastern Montana.
This is a full-time contract position with the actual work to be performed on designated Indian Reservations in eastern Montana.
This pilot program has been in place for a while and has shown great potential for the future, as it addresses an under-served population with great need for social services.
The work will take place on specific reservations and your deployments will be a minimum of 30 days at a time, but could be more at your discretion, with a 7-10 day break between deployments.
The position includes paid travel to and from your home to where you will be working, as well as paid lodging, transportation and a generous per diem for meals and incidentals while on site.
The opportunity is very non-traditional, but the work and the need are very much in demand.
You will work closely with the existing social services staff as well as local and regional BIA personnel to ensure proper delivery of services to the Native American residents of the reservations and you will have a great deal of independence to create your own schedule and daily routine.
While this would be a good opportunity for almost any social worker, it could be very attractive to either those who enjoy travel and new experiences, or certainly for retirees who want to augment their income.
While an MSW is ideal, a BSW or equivalent will be considered.
Must be a U.
S.
citizen and be able to pass a federal background check.
1.
Make decisions, in collaboration with a technical supervisor, regarding service delivery to referrals of child endangerment and child protection under the mission of serving communities by improving welfare systems for American Indians and Alaska Natives.
2.
Coordinate and provide direct services and activities that relate to social services, welfare assistance, Indian child welfare, adult protection services.
3.
Conduct interviews, assessments, and make home visits and collateral contacts with children and adults of all ages, as needed.
4.
Make professional decisions regarding current or impending danger and create effective interventions for safety of children, up to and including possible removal.
Ensure required placement documentation is completed thoroughly (Placement Contract, Voucher, Placement Letter).
Notify all parents / guardians, and supervisor or designee, as soon as possible if removal is necessary.
5.
Identify, contact, and make transportation arrangements for placements if needed.
Each tribe has its own licensing program, and contractor will be provided with a provider list by staff.
Each agency also relies on placement providers licensed by the state of Montana, and those matches are coordinated by state employees.
6.
File affidavits and petitions in tribal court (within 72 hours) when children are removed from their home and provide testimony in court hearings.
These documents vary on each reservation.
7.
Coordinate with law enforcement, court staff, shelter providers and other human service agencies to meet client needs.
8.
Participate in case planning and referrals for services as indicated by the assessment process and outcome.
This may also include transportation of adults or children.
Recommended Skills Assessments Law Enforcement Self Motivation Service Delivery Technical Supervision Home Care Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
This is a full-time contract position with the actual work to be performed on designated Indian Reservations in eastern Montana.
This pilot program has been in place for a while and has shown great potential for the future, as it addresses an under-served population with great need for social services.
The work will take place on specific reservations and your deployments will be a minimum of 30 days at a time, but could be more at your discretion, with a 7-10 day break between deployments.
The position includes paid travel to and from your home to where you will be working, as well as paid lodging, transportation and a generous per diem for meals and incidentals while on site.
The opportunity is very non-traditional, but the work and the need are very much in demand.
You will work closely with the existing social services staff as well as local and regional BIA personnel to ensure proper delivery of services to the Native American residents of the reservations and you will have a great deal of independence to create your own schedule and daily routine.
While this would be a good opportunity for almost any social worker, it could be very attractive to either those who enjoy travel and new experiences, or certainly for retirees who want to augment their income.
While an MSW is ideal, a BSW or equivalent will be considered.
Must be a U.
S.
citizen and be able to pass a federal background check.
1.
Make decisions, in collaboration with a technical supervisor, regarding service delivery to referrals of child endangerment and child protection under the mission of serving communities by improving welfare systems for American Indians and Alaska Natives.
2.
Coordinate and provide direct services and activities that relate to social services, welfare assistance, Indian child welfare, adult protection services.
3.
Conduct interviews, assessments, and make home visits and collateral contacts with children and adults of all ages, as needed.
4.
Make professional decisions regarding current or impending danger and create effective interventions for safety of children, up to and including possible removal.
Ensure required placement documentation is completed thoroughly (Placement Contract, Voucher, Placement Letter).
Notify all parents / guardians, and supervisor or designee, as soon as possible if removal is necessary.
5.
Identify, contact, and make transportation arrangements for placements if needed.
Each tribe has its own licensing program, and contractor will be provided with a provider list by staff.
Each agency also relies on placement providers licensed by the state of Montana, and those matches are coordinated by state employees.
6.
File affidavits and petitions in tribal court (within 72 hours) when children are removed from their home and provide testimony in court hearings.
These documents vary on each reservation.
7.
Coordinate with law enforcement, court staff, shelter providers and other human service agencies to meet client needs.
8.
Participate in case planning and referrals for services as indicated by the assessment process and outcome.
This may also include transportation of adults or children.
Recommended Skills Assessments Law Enforcement Self Motivation Service Delivery Technical Supervision Home Care Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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