INDIAN CHILD WELFARE SOCIAL WORKER

Job Description

Job Description

Salary : $27 PER HOUR

VACANCY ANN# : STOI- 25-086

TITLE : INDIAN CHILD WELFARE SOCIAL WORKER

DEPARTMENT : HHS

LOCATION : WELLPINIT, WA

STATUS : FULL-TIME

RATE OF PAY : $27 PER HOUR

OPENING DATE : OCTOBER 31, 2025

CLOSING DATE : OPEN UNTIL FILLED

INTRODUCTION :

The ICW Social Worker works under the guidance of the DCFS Director to provide culturally appropriate support to Spokane Tribal children and families. This role must follow the Federal Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA), the Washington State Indian Child Welfare Act (WICWA), and the Spokane Tribal Youth Code. The main goal is to help keep Native children in their homes when it is safe and prevent unnecessary separation from their families and culture. The social worker investigates reports of child abuse or neglect, writes care plans for families, manages cases, and works closely with courts and outside agencies. Regular court appearances, paperwork, and working with extended family, service providers, and tribal leaders are all important parts of this job.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Quickly look into reports of child abuse or neglect on the Spokane Reservation. Decide if emergency action is needed to keep a child safe.
• Provide and keep records of active efforts meaningful help to keep families together or bring them back together safely.
• Make sure all foster, pre-adoptive, and adoptive placements follow legal rules that prioritize keeping Native children with their relatives or within their tribe.
• Work with the Tribes legal team and act as, or find, Qualified Expert Witnesses for cases involving Spokane Tribal children.
• Create personalized care plans that build on the family's strengths, include tribal traditions, and connect them to services like counseling, housing help, parenting support, and financial assistance.
• Arrange and supervise family visits and make sure they follow the safety plan and court orders.
• Perform background checks and safety checks for people who want to care for children. Help train and support foster families.
• Go to Tribal Court and state court as needed. Write reports, provide testimony, and explain recommendations clearly.
• Keep complete, private case records in the Tribes data system and follow all privacy laws.
• Join team meetings and planning sessions for families and participate in child protection reviews.
• Be available for emergencies after hours and provide on-call support about one week per month.
• Stay up to date on training, including state-required courses and annual ICWA / WICWA updates.
• Maintain certification as a Mandatory Reporter.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES REQUIRED :

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :

Confirmation receipt of on-line application submission and interview status will be sent to all applicants e-mail address used when applying. Applicants are responsible to regularly monitor their e-mail for interview notifications.

Contact : Sabrina McCoy or Kammi Rosenbaum

(509) 458-6583 or (509) 458-6527

E-mail : hrfrontdesk@spokanetribe.com

Applications Must Be Received In The Human Resources Department No

Later Than 4 : 30 p.m. on the Closing Date

The Spokane Tribe Reserves The Right To Hire According To Its Indian Preference Policy

Applicants May be Subject To A Pre-Employment Drug Test Positions

All Positions With The Spokane Tribe Are Subject To A-90 Day Orientation