Location: Arlington, WA - This position is full-time/flexible/hybrid
Closes: Monday, April 29th, 2024
Salary: $6,046 - $8,133 Monthly (The salary listed does not include the 5% premium pay granted to King County employees)  
 
Do you want to be part of an organization that is purpose driven and passionate about their work? We're looking for the right person to join the Office of Tribal Relations as a designated tribal specialist. If this sounds like you, we encourage and welcome you to apply!

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The Opportunity:
In this position, you will act as an advocate for the delivery of DCYF services that are high quality and culturally sensitive and ensure Indian Tribes can access DCYF services in a timely manner. The Indian Child Welfare Consultant works as a liaison with the Office of Tribal Relations to support the DCYF regional staff in ICW compliance and serves as the primary contact for tribes within the region for DCYF services.
 
You will assist the agency in enhancing government-to-government relationships by providing training to DCYF staff on the DCYF 10.03 policy and assisting the agency staff in identifying tribal impact. Supports the recognition of, and respect for, the sovereign status of Washington State and the inherent sovereign status of Indian Tribes. This relationship enhances and improves communications between the two parties and facilitates the resolution of issues.
 
Some of what you will get to do:

• Monitor Indian Child Welfare practice in the region and provide appropriate feedback to social service line staff, supervisors, and management.
• Provide coaching, training, and corrective compliance with social service line staff. 
• Work with the Area Administrators for the implementation and accomplishments of state and regional goals and objectives regarding Indian Child Welfare.
• Create a schedule of office visits to provide case consultation and quality assurance audits. 
• Coordinate and monitor activities related to compliance with state and federal laws regarding the Indian policy and procedure manual.
• Develop, review, and approve quality assurance corrective action plans.
• Present and prepare written summary of findings and recommendations to DCYF Leadership.
• Provide technical and professional expertise to interpret, implement, and comply with Federal and State laws, regulations, and policies relative to the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) and the ICW Manual.
• Serve as the primary point of contact and designated specialist for Tribes regarding services available to eligible Indian children in the assigned Region.
• Coordinate Regional Local Indian Child Welfare Advisory Committee (LICWAC) Meetings.

 
Required Qualifications:

• One year of experience as a Social and Health Program Consultant 3 or equivalent.

OR

• Two years of experience as a Social and Health Program Consultant 2 or equivalent.

OR

• A bachelor’s degree in social work, a health or social science, public administration or a related field; AND five years of professional experience in planning, administering, developing, or delivering social, financial, health, or chemical dependency treatment services programs.

OR

• A Master’s degree in social work, a health or social science, public administration or a related field; AND four years of professional experience in planning, administering, developing, or delivering social, financial, health, or chemical dependency treatment services programs.

Note:
A degree in social work must be from an educational program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.

Required Competencies:
Professionalism, Confidentiality, Respectful Communication; Effective Leadership, Compassionate Service, Embrace Diversity and Cultural Differences, Personal Appearance, Dependability, Personal Accountability.

In addition to those required qualifications, our ideal applicant will also have some or all of the following:

• Extensive working knowledge of the Federal and State Child Welfare laws and the Federal Indian Child Welfare Act of 1978, Tribal Sovereignty, Tribal Relations, Native American history and heritage, the State of Washington Indian Child Welfare Agreement of 1987;
• Knowledge of the statewide structure of the agency, its history, trends, and goals; and the functions and roles of programs and community agencies and Tribes that are involved on the caseloads of the office/region.
• Knowledge of social services practice and program service delivery, data collection, and computer information systems.
• Previously demonstrated verbal and written communication, analytical and critical thinking and organizational abilities.  

 
How do I apply? 
In addition to completing the online application, applicants must attach the following documents to their profile in order to be considered for this position:

• Letter of interest describing how you meet the specific qualifications for this position. 
• Current resume detailing experience and education.
• Transcripts (unofficial/copy).

 
Supplemental Information:
The Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) is committed to Washington’s children and youth growing up safe, healthy, and thriving. We invite all candidates to join us in our mission to create a diverse and equitable workplace that reflects the communities we serve.  If you are excited about this role but you believe that your education and/or experience might not align perfectly with every qualification in the job posting, we encourage you to apply anyway.
 
The Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, race, creed, color, national origin, honorably discharged veteran or military status, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained service animal by a person with a disability.
 
This position is included in the bargaining unit represented by the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE). For more information: .

If you have any questions pertaining to this recruitment or if you would like to request an accommodation throughout the application/interview process, contact Veronica Jones (Talent Acquisition Specialist) at . If you're experiencing technical difficulties creating, accessing or completing your application, call NEOGOV toll-free at (855) 524-5627 or email .   
 
Persons needing accommodation in the application process or this announcement in an alternative format may call (360) 902-2276 or the Telecommunications Device for the Deaf (TDD) at (800) 833-6388.
 

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