Division:  Department of Social Services                                                            

Salary:  $25,950 – 42,770   21-1021

Status: Permanent, Full-time, Non-Exempt                                            

Deadline: Kentenhkó:wa/November 16, 2012

Description of Position: Abide by OCFS regulations in conducting Preventive/Foster Care/Adoption Services.  Prepare intake for preventive/foster care/adoption.  Explains agency and program rules, regulations and procedures; assists clients in completing required forms and in gathering necessary documentation.  Perform a range of duties concerned with families in need or at risk of their children be placed into foster care.  

Qualifications:  Bachelor’s degree required.  Previous casework experience preferred.  Basic understanding of computer storage and retrieval.  Knowledge of the Akwesasne community preferred.   Must be at least 21 years of age, have and maintain a valid driver’s license with a clean drivers abstract in accordance with the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe’s Fleet Policy.  Successful candidate must pass criminal background check.

Obtain complete job descriptions online at http://www.srmt-nsn.gov or Human Resources - Community Building 518-358-2272. Submit letter of interest and resume to: human.resources@srmt-nsn.gov or Human Resources, 412 State Route 37, Akwesasne, NY 13655

NATIVE PREFERENCE POLICY:  The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe gives preference to Native Americans who meet the requirements of the posted position.

DRUG TESTING POLICY: The successful applicant for employment must submit to a drug test for illegal substances prior to employment being confirmed.

BACKGROUND CHECK:  Some positions require a criminal background check to be used solely for

employment related purposes.