Job Description

INTRODUCTION:

The Parent-Child Assistance Program (PCAP) is a paraprofessional intervention for high-risk women and their families.  This position will be responsible for providing direct outreach, home visitation case management, and advocacy services to high-risk mothers who have used alcohol and/or drugs heavily during pregnancy, and to their children, partners, and extended families when needed. 

MAJOR DUTIES:

• Perform case management activities according to PCAP policies and procedures
• Manage caseload of 15-20 clients
• Conduct home visits as clinically necessary (approximately twice per month)
• Assist clients in setting goals based on their individual needs assessments, and in identifying steps to achieve their goals; monitor progress
• Identify community and tribal providers whose services are relevant to clients’ needs
• Provide outreach services to engage and connect clients with community agencies that will help meet their needs and goals
• Collect and enter data online
• Coordinate scheduling and attend case staffing and appointments with community providers with whom client is involved
• Provide housing support/case management services and documentation as required for housing subcontracts and working agreements
• Attend and participate in weekly individual supervision and with site Clinical Director to discuss client’s needs, goals and issues
• Participate in required training, obtain and maintain current CPR, Infant CPR and First Aid Certification
• Other duties as assigned

REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Two Year Associates Degree in Social or Human Services, and 4 years of community based experience
• Strong Communication skills, organizational skills and time management skills
• Valid WA State Driver’s License, good driving record and the ability to maintain Tribal Insurance through the Spokane Tribe
• Ability to Travel on a daily basis
• Experience and knowledge in working with prenatal substance abuse
• Ability to set personal boundaries
• Knowledge of Diverse Cultures

Applications Are Available At the Tribal Human Resources Department

P.O. Box 206, Wellpinit, WA  99040

Contact: Molly Abrahamson or Marlene Jimboy

(509) 458-6583 or (509) 458-6527

   Fax: (509) 458-6556

e-mail:   hradmin@spokanetribe.com  or hrclerk@spokanetribe.com

Applications Must Be Received In The Human Resources Department

By 4:30 pm The Closing Date

The Spokane Tribe Reserves The Right To Hire According To Its Indian Preference Policy

All Applicants may be Subject To A Pre-Employment Drug Test

All Positions With The Tribe Are Subject To A 90-Day Orientation Period