ICWA Specialist
Role Overview
Under the supervision by the Family Services Director.
Protects children from arbitrary removal; manages child protective services in child abuse and neglect cases and ICWA cases.
Ensures legal and cultural compliance with Federal ICWA standards, New Mexico Indian Family Protection Act (IFPA), New Mexico Children’s Code and Pueblo of San Felipe Protecting Persons at Risk Code.
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Qualifications
- Education: HS Diploma or equivalent preferred; AA in Social Services or equivalent; BSW is desirable.
- Experience/Basic Knowledge: 3 years or more work experience in human services, social services or related field; 3 years or more in working with a tribe or tribal organization in a social work/human services field.
- Experience with child abuse/neglect protocols, knowledgeable with Qualified Expert Witness (QEW), Federal ICWA, NM Indian Families Protection Act (IFPA) and NM Children’s Code; interpret laws and regulations applicable to ICWA, child welfare, domestic violence, social services, etc.; knowledgeable Federal HIPPA regulations, etc.
- Required Licenses/Certifications: Prefer a valid driver license, QEW Certification, Victim Advocacy Certification, etc.
- Physical Requirements: Must be able to operate a computer. Ability to sit and stand for long periods. Bends and stoops regularly; must be able to lift objects 50lb or less.
- Preferences: Keres speaking is desirable; San Felipe and Veterans Preference. Must pass the background check. No DUI, domestic violence or Federal convictions.
Preferred Qualifications
- Education: HS Diploma or equivalent preferred; AA in Social Services or equivalent; BSW is desirable.
About Pueblo of San Felipe
Federally recognized Native American tribal government serving San Felipe Pueblo members through health, education, and economic programs.
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