NOTICE OF JOB VACANCY POSITION DESCRIPTION

DIVISION: Children and Family Services

JOB TITLE: Tribal Family Coordinator

POSITION STATUS: Regular Part-Time

EXEMPT STATUS: Non-exempt

PAY SCALE GRADE: 9-10-11-12

REPORTS TO: Children & Family Services Program Director

 

BRIEF SUMMARY OF JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

  1. Coordinate family and children’s services and resources to establish and maintain a village referral system.
  2. Provide timely information to village council and village residents regarding available resources and services.
  3. Refer families in need to appropriate service and resource programs and follow up to ensure that services have been delivered in an appropriate and timely manner.
  4. Conduct home visits to program clients.
  5. Regularly inform the tribal council about the status of local services and makes recommendations for improving service delivery.
  6. Organize community activities promoting healthy families, children and sense of community well-being.
  7. Assist with foster home recruitment & licensing.
  8. Participate in case reviews.
  9. Conduct relative searches for children who are in state or tribal custody.
  10. Develop, organize and maintain confidential files, prepare and submit reports in a timely manner, participate in time study activities related to Federal Title IV-E and other funding resources as required.
  11. Collaborate and coordinate training activities for village foster parents and others as needed.
  12. Attend meetings conferences, trainings, court hearings, etc. which may require travel during weekends, evenings and holidays.
  13. Provide case management services on child welfare case plans which include but are not limited to:
  14. Other duties as assigned by the Children & Family Services Program Director.

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

  1. High School Diploma or GED equivalent plus six (6) months experience in the human services field.
  2. Must possess basic computer knowledge and skills in Windows, Internet usage, Microsoft Excel and Word software.
  3. Must possess strong oral and written communication, organizing and record keeping skills.
  4. Must possess strong work ethics.
  5. Must be able to maintain client confidentiality.
  6. Must be willing to travel.
  7. No prior convictions of child abuse, family violence or other convictions that would affect the performance of the position requirements.
  8. Subject to random drug testing.

 

Native Preference per Public Law 93-638. Approved (06/2/06)

 

Contact Reatha Bahnke, HR Specialist for an application and more information regarding this position. Completed applications must be received no later than by 5:00 pm on date of deadline. Kawerak, Inc. Human Resources Department • PO Box 948 • 500 Street • Nome, AK 99762 • (907) 443-5231 • Fax (907) 443-4443 • E-mail: personnel@kawerak.org