Family Contact Support Specialist II

POSITION SUMMARY

: The Family Support Specialist II will provide support to a variety of social services programs as well as providing and coordinating supervised visitation between children and families that are involved with the Office of Children Services.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for organizing visitation schedules and maintaining complete and accurate paper and electronic case files within TribeVue.
• Supervise adult and youth visitation. Provide Icebreakers between bio-parents/foster parents and/or redirection as deemed appropriate.
• Provide site and sound supervision of children in state custody who are having family contact with their parents and siblings.
• Provide site and sound supervision of child clients when children are waiting unattended for family contact.
• Provide a complete assessment of the family contact, outlining both appropriate and inappropriate interactions as well as other particular areas of interest.
• Coordinate and supervise children and/or parents during transportation.
• Develop relationships with potential community partners.
• Maintain professionalism while working with co-workers, clients, foster parents, and community partners.
• Provide testimony in court when requested.
• Maintain confidentiality according to regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Assist with the Safe Kids Alaska care seat program.
• Attend required meetings, training, conferences, and symposiums.
• Maintaining program needs, including cleaning and upkeep of the family contact room and program transportation vehicles.
• Perform all related duties as assigned.

SKILLS & COMPETENCIES

• Ability to work both independently and as a contributory team member in a positive, productive manner.
• Ability to use sound judgement when interacting with staff and participants of various ages and backgrounds in a non-judgmental manner.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain an effective working relationship with supervisors, co-workers, staff, youth participants, parents, and general public.
• Demonstrated ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret and analyze instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Perform under pressure with the ability to effectively handle numerous priority events at the same time.
• Work effectively with Alaska Native and American Indians, with an understanding of social and cultural needs of the native community.
• Demonstrated understanding of Indian Child Welfare Act.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Associate degree in human services, social work or relevant field. OR 5 years direct work-related experience. Two (2) years of experience working with Alaska Native/American Indians. Evidence of direct experience to match the stated qualifications. Valid state of Alaska driver's license and be insurable under Knik Tribes automotive insurance. Current First Aide and CPR.

General Information:

Location:

1744 N Prospect Drive, Palmer, AK 99645

Supervisor:

Family Support Coordinator Schedule:

Monday

• Thursday; 8:00 AM
• 6:00

PM Salary:

$24.00

• $28.

00 per hour DOE/E.

Plus full benefits:

Federal Employee Health Benefits (FEHB) medical, dental, vision, life insurance, paid leave and holidays, and retirement plan with matching contributions.

Additional Information:

NATIVE PREFERENCE STATEMENT

Pursuant to the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act of 1975 (PL 93-638) and as further guided by Knik Tribe Native Preference Policy 6.120, Knik Tribe maintains preference in all phases of employment for Alaska Native, American Indian (AN/AI) and Native Hawaiian people, including direct lineal descendants and foster or traditionally adopted children. Also included are non-Native head of household member of Native families, which includes foster or traditionally adopted Native children.

To Apply:

Submit Resume to: Human Resources at hr@kniktribe.org For more information or to download the job description visit www.kniktribe.org/careers

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$24.00

• $28.

00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person