Muckleshoot Indian Tribe · 3 days ago
MCFS Child Placement Coordinator
Auburn, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expMuckleshoot Indian Tribe is seeking a Placement Coordinator for their Muckleshoot Children and Families Services (MCFS) program. The role involves coordinating placement efforts for Muckleshoot children, working collaboratively with various stakeholders, and ensuring compliance with licensing regulations for foster homes.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
Coordinate with department Family PAL’s and other State and Indian Child Welfare (ICW) caseworkers to provide assistance, and support for the emergency out-of-home placement of Muckleshoot children
Perform annual foster home health and safety visits ensuring compliance with licensing regulations and policies. Documents visits, noting any need or deficiencies and offer solutions for any concerns founded with in the health and safety visits
Work directly with the licensor in the writing of foster care home studies and will assist the licensor in maintaining compliance of the homes that are licensed under the Muckleshoot Tribes’ Child Placing Agency (CPA) license
Work with Muckleshoot Children and Family Services Family PALs to coordinate child placement by maintaining accurate and up to-date records of home placement availability. Assist Family PAL’s in the writing of dependency guardianship home studies as needed
Will strictly follow the Tribes placement preference as outlined in the Muckleshoot Child and Family Youth Code
Assist licensor in the recruitment of foster homes and conduct pre-service trainings as a co-facilitator
Provide on-going support to licensor and families to insure all licensed foster care homes continue to meet State and/or Tribal licensing standards as applicable
Attend all required training as needed
Because of the Tribe’s commitment to community service and the well-being of its members, each employee may be expected to perform a wide range of office and field duties from time to time. Such duties may or may not be related to their regular responsibilities
Qualification
Required
Graduation from an accredited two (2) year college with course work in social services, human services, behavioral sciences or a closely related field
Two (2) years' experience providing professional casework management to families and children
Two (2) years' experience working with Native American or diverse population
Knowledge of foster care licensing practices, guidelines, and regulations
Skill in client advocacy
Skill in maintaining non-bias in regards to case history and/or current situation
Skill in oral and written communication
Skill in technical report writing
Skill in working cooperatively within a professional manner with others
Skill in organization and time-management
Capacity for self-preservation so as to avoid burn-out
Ability to operate standard office equipment, including personal computer, Microsoft programs and database
Knowledge of basic foster home licensing principles and ethics
Knowledge of human psychosocial development within the context of the family, community and culture
Understanding of techniques for facilitating positive client motivation
Ability to make risk assessment decisions
Understanding of Native American history/culture
Ability to serve as an expert representative in a multidisciplinary team service delivery
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality
Ability to sustain wellbeing in the field of duty due to the nature of the work
Ability to perform home studies
Ability to recognize areas for risk indicators and establish model approaches for problem-solving
Ability to establish and maintain positive collaborative working relationships with clients, staff, agencies, and the general public
Current and valid Washington State driver's license
Preferred
CPR-First Aid, HIV- AIDS Training/Certificate or within 6 months of hire
Company
Muckleshoot Indian Tribe
The Muckleshoot Indian Tribe’s name is derived from the native name for the prairie on which the Muckleshoot Reservation was established.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Evan Avila
Associate Chief Investment Officer
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