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Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) Specialist
Location:
Kodiak, AK
Description:
Develop, implement and provide social services and case management sensitive to the cultural heritage and needs of the Native peoples of the Koniag Region to promote personal self-determination, family unity, and stability. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: The following duties are not intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed. Other duties may be assigned. Act as a liaison and advocate between the State of Alaska DHSS Office of Children Services, Koniag Region Tribal Councils, and other state and federal agencies as needed to assure compliance with the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA).Serve as advocate on behalf of the Alaska Native community and on behalf of Alaska Native children regarding foster child placements. Support and communicate with parents to remove barriers to working a safety and/or OCS reunification plan. Evaluate ICWA cases for the Native Villages of Akhiok, Larsen Bay, Old Harbor and Ouzinkie that are referred, prioritizing children and families in need of social services due to neglect, abandonment, handicap, abuse, or other conditions that may affect their wellbeing.Provide advocacy and intervention with families at risk for child abuse/neglect in efforts to prevent the removal of children from parents, families, and community. Work with other service providers on referrals for children and families to support case plans. Act as a liaison and communicate with KANA providers, Tribal Councils, OCS and other state and federal agencies as needed; will include appearance at court hearings in person and telephonically to ensure proper outcomes for Native beneficiaries. Assist with project compliance and required reporting requirements of the program activities for the BIA ICWA contract for Akhiok, Larsen Bay, Ouzinkie and Old Harbor. Provide updates to ICWA Representative, Tribal Councils, and ICWA Advisory Councils, and other reports as required. Provide case management between KANA providers, OCS and Tribal partners of mutually shared clients. Prepare and submit court motions, orders, and petitions on behalf of the Tribe as appropriate.Travel to small villages for direct services as needed. Document case in case files and adhere to strict confidentiality. Supervisory Responsibilities This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
Company:
Kodiak Area Native Association
Posted:
May 16 on Equest
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