The Social Worker II is responsible for gathering information, conducting investigations and assessments, providing counseling services with the client and the family, identifying, and recommending services, programs, and coordinating with other agencies or departments. The incumbent typically works within various areas of specialty including protective services.
- Conduct comprehensive initial and on-going assessment interviews to evaluate individual physical, economic, educational, mental, and employment background; counsel, instruct, motivate, and develop case plans to ensure self-sufficiency.
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Maintain regular client contact via phone, home visits, office visits, or site visits with other agencies involved in the case plan.
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Maintain and update client files with appropriate documentation; ensure current client status and treatment progress reported.
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Provide and arrange supportive social work services such as financial assistance with childcare, transportation, clothing, education/training, and additional referrals to outside agencies; mediate and advocate for clients, services, and rights.
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Provide counseling services with clients and family members, if applicable.
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Collaborate with a team involving other caseworkers, families, foster parents, outside agencies, or medical staff to coordinate best care for client.
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Coordinate care of patients with other Tribal departments, clinics, or external agencies.
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Attend trainings, meetings, and conferences to stay current and as assigned.
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Perform other duties of a similar nature or level as requested by supervisor or director.
Positions assigned to Child Abuse Investigator may also be responsible for:-
Investigating child abuse reports and determining course of action based on findings;
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Assist with court processes by providing facts and findings.
Positions assigned to Foster Care may also be responsible for:-
Performing background checks of potential foster care families; Assist applicants for foster care through the licensing process.
Positions assigned to the Senior Center may also be responsible for:-
Acting as a Public Fiduciary and Guardian for those adults who have a need;
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Assist with training seniors in independent living skills.
Positions assigned to Child Protective Services may also be responsible for:-
Advocating and facilitating legal matters on behalf of child;
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Make recommendations to the court regarding placement of child.
Positions assigned to Family/Child Advocate may also be responsible for:-
Conducting case audits and making recommendations for correction;
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Reconciling accounts and ensuring transfers from and to proper accounts.
Positions assigned to Ombudsman Trainee may also be responsible for:-
Transporting elders to and from medical appointments;
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Deliver homebound meals to elders in community.
Positions assigned to Adult Social Services may also be responsible for:
Case management duties include preparing documentation, educating clients, making referrals, and monitoring client status and progress.
