Child Protective Services Caseworker

Division: Social Services Salary: $26,852.80 – 49,774.40   21-1021

Status: Non-Exempt, Full-time Deadline: Tsiothóhrha/December 26, 2014

Description of Position: Under the direction of the Protective Supervisor, the incumbent will provide protective services on behalf of children and families in instances of abuse and/or neglect. The incumbent joins with families and the community to promote long-term safety and well-being. Demonstrated abilities will include assessing: safety; abuse/neglect; client strengths and capability; family functions; case planning; and petitioning for protective custody and placement.  

Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree required with previous casework experience.  Basic understanding of computer storage and retrieval.  Subject to the Background and Fleet Policies.

Obtain complete job descriptions online at http://www.srmt-nsn.gov or Human Resources – Community Building 518-358-2272. Applicants must submit letter of interest, resume and proof of native preference eligibility 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. Applicants not entitled to Native Preference will receive consideration without discrimination based on age, sex, disability or national origin.

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

BACKGROUND CHECK: All positions require candidates to successfully pass background check(s) prior to employment. Some require candidate(s) to successfully pass a criminal background check prior to beginning employment, used solely for employment related purposes.

FLEET POLICY: Must be at least 21 years of age, have and maintain a valid driver’s license with a clean driver abstract.

ELIGIBILITY LIST: A list of qualified candidates is created from interviews that may be used to appoint individuals to similar positions within the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe for a period of six months.