Social Worker I - Foster Care

Salary : $38,022.40 Annually

Location : Guadalupe, AZ

Job Type : Full-Time

Job Number : 2025-00233

Department : CHILDREN SOCIAL SERVICES

Division : TIWAHE SOCIAL SERVICES

Opening Date : 05 / 13 / 2025

Job Summary

This Social Worker I is responsible for monitoring and assisting a caseload of clients within a specific social services program. Incumbent will determine, through established regulations, benefits for clients. Case management duties include preparing documentation, educating clients; making referrals; and monitoring client status and progress.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide assessments of and referrals for community members, which includes, assess needs, identify appropriate resources, determine appropriate response modes, educate and inform of available options and resources, and perform other related activities.
• Assist clients in filling out appropriate forms and documents for programs; verify information, reviews for compliance with established regulations, and guidelines; maintain and update client files.
• Maintain regular client contact via phone, home visits, office visits, or site visits with other agencies involved in the service plan.
• Develop plans of service, monitors and documents clients engaged in program activities; update plans as needed.
• Develop and maintain contacts with other tribal departments, outside agencies, and / or potential employers; ensure compliance of outside agencies with program guidelines.
• Provide crisis interventions, which require quickly addressing critical and emergency needs of customers.
• Prepare and review progress reports; evaluates participation and client eligibility on continual basis.
• Perform other duties of a similar nature or level as requested by supervisor or director.

Additional Focus Area Duties and Responsibilities :

Positions assigned to Family / Child Advocate may also be responsible for :

Positions assigned to Ombudsman Trainee may also be responsible for :

Positions assigned to Foster Care may also be responsible for :

Positions assigned to Adult Social Services may also be responsible for :

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of :

Skills and Abilities :

Education, Certifications and Experience Required

Case Manager with three (3) years of experience; Associate's Degree in Social Work, Business Administration, Education or related field and two (2) years of experience; Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Business Administration, Education or related field; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.

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Special Requirements :

The Pascua Yaqui Tribe provides 22 days of Paid Time Off which increases with years of service and 15 paid Holidays per year. We offer a comprehensive healthcare benefit package that surpasses or rivals the biggest organizations in Tucson. We encourage you to stay healthy by providing an onsite Wellness Center. Additionally, the Tribe offers a 401(k) Plan with a generous match in which you're immediately vested along with a profit sharing plan after one year of employment. Sworn police and and fire employees are eligible to make Pre-Tax and After-Tax contirbutions to the Arizona Public Safety Personnel Retirement Systems ("PSPRS").

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Do you have a High School Diploma or G.E.D?

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Have you been a Case Manager with three (3) years of experience?

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Do you possess and maintain a valid Arizona Driver's License?

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Do you have a current CPR & First Aid Certification?

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Do you have an AZ Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card

Required Question