Job Title: Child Protective Service Worker Closing Date: 11/09/2018 DEADLINE: Attach any required documents, i.e., Transcripts, Certificates, diploma and Motor Vehicle Record, to your online application by midnight on the closing date. Late Applications or documents will not be considered. Job Number: 19-007 Job Type: Regular Full-Time Department: Tribal Social Services City: Sacaton, AZ Location: 531 W. B Street Area of Interest: Social Services Salary Type: Base Pay Salary/ Hourly Rate: $47,252 Salary Tribal Driving Permit Required: Yes DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: The Child Protective Services Worker investigates reports of child neglect/abuse. The incumbent makes home and school visits to interview children, parents, and other household members regarding their investigation. It may be necessary to make court appearances and testify in court. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Respond to referrals by making prompt and thorough investigations to determine the nature extent and cause of any condition, which is not in the childrens best interest. Conduct school and/or home visits (both scheduled and unannounced) to interview children, parents, and other household members and is expected to spend time on the phone talking to references, counselors, doctors, attorneys, or anyone else with information regarding an investigation. Prepare and file reports and neglect/abuse petitions with the court. Initiate procedures to take a child or children into temporary custody when it has been determined they may be in grave danger, in accordance with Section 4.104 of the Childrens Article in the Gila River Indian Community Law and Order Code. Coordinate efforts with Law Enforcement, the Law Office, Tribal courts and other community resources to ensure that prosecuted cases are handled professionally and expeditiously. Maintain strict confidentiality at all times on child welfare cases. Provide written reports on monthly cases or when requested. May be required to make court appearances and testify in court. Meet regularly with the Child Protective Team at the hospital and staff on appropriate cases. Perform other related duties as assigned. REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY: Knowledge of issues related to child abuse and prevention. Knowledge of and the ability to work cooperatively with other community resources. ------------ Ability to identify, relate to and communicate with children and residents of the Gila River Indian Community, as well as with persons from varied economic, educational and cultural backgrounds. Ability to work independently and to make difficult decisions based on observations and documentation related to cases. Ability to maintain accurate, up to date files, records and reports. Ability to work weekend and evenings on rotating or on-call basis. Ability to maintain effective working relationships with other employees, Community Officials and the general public. Ability to perform all physical requirements of the position; agree to maintain a Drug-free workplace. REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING: Bachelor degree from an accredited college or university in Social Work, Human Services, Counseling or a closely related field and a minimum of one (1) year experience in Child Protective Services. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Required to pass a background check and fingerprint clearance as a condition of employment and must continue to maintain throughout duration of employment. Background checks are required for positions that involve regular contact with or control over Community Children in accordance with The Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Act, 25 U.S.C. Sections 3201 through 3210 and C.F.R. Part 63 and positions that have regular contact with the Elderly. Required mandatory reporter pursuant to Title 7, Chapter 2 (7.205), B. Required to attend Title 7 Mandatory Reporting training on a yearly basis. Required to obtain a Tribal Driving permit. Valid state drivers license with a current proof of driving record for the past 39 months will be required to qualify for a tribal driving permit . Proof of driving record must be submitted with application and must not be more than 60 days old from the date of submission of the application. Non-Supervisory, Salaried Position Reports to Director or designee BENEFITS INFORMATION: Medical EPO or PPO Self-Funded Plan utilizing Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona Network Prescription Program Dental Plan is provided through CIGNA with no deductible for preventive services or $50 (individual)/$150 (family) deductible for basic and major services Vision plan benefits are provided through SightCare of Arizona and carry a $10 co-pay for exams, zero co- pay Life and AD&D We offer voluntary or supplemental life insurance for Employee & Dependents through METLIFE Group Insurance. GRIC pays the full cost for your Basic Life and AD&D. Other Voluntary Benefits Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Short Term Disability Long Term Disability Employee Assistance Program 12 Paid H olidays ------------ Vacation Leave Sick Leave Preference in filling vacancies is given to qualified Indian candidates in accordance with the Indian Preference Act (Title 25, U.S. Code, Section 472 and 473) . The Gila River Indian Community is also committed to achieving the full and equal opportunity without discrimination because of Race, Religion, Color, Sex, National Origin, Politics, Marital Status, Physical Handicap, Age or Sexual Orientation. In other than the above, the Gila River Indian Community is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you are claiming Preference in one or more of the following categories please attach a copy of the required documentation to the completed Employment Application . Preference for Community Members (with proof of enrollment) Preference for Native Americans (must meet membership requirement of a federally recognized Tribe.) Preference point for Spouse of Community Member (with proof of spouse enrollment) Preference point for Veteran (must meet statutory requirements) HUMAN RESOURCES WILL NOT MAKE COPIES OF APPLICATIONS OR DOCUMENTS BEING SUBMITTED. Visit our GRIC website and apply online: www.gilariver.org ------------