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1. Conducts CJIS/NCIC background checks through PTCS contract for FBI fingerprint background checks for certified and relative caregivers.
2. Performs home studies to determine the suitability of the family in becoming foster parents, including the preparation of detailed and comprehensive home studies and licensing reports.
3. Assists foster parents in locating and completing required training hours for licensing compliance.
4. Collaborates with other Washington State Department of Licensing Resources offices for purposes of foster home licensing.
5. Coordinates recruitment events which require exceptional abilities to make written and oral presentations in a group setting.
6. Develops a pre-service training manual and curriculum to be used in the licensing process in coordination with the Director and takes the lead in assuring that foster families receive training.
7. Assists the Director in providing guidance and training in CPA processes and practices to new staff.
8. Works with Director to establish programmatic guidelines such as policies and procedures, new employee orientation and corresponding handbook, Memorandums of Understanding (MOU's) and 7.01 plans with Children's Administration.
9. Establishes and maintains essential government to government relationships with DCYF to assist in obtaining services that are critical to Indian families.
10. Maintains thorough and accurate files of all (licensed, certified and relative) foster  homes. Responsible for staffing all homes and files on a monthly basis with Director and/or Assistant Director.
11. Conducts CPS investigations in conjunction with LD,  on allegations against licensed homes and provides thorough and complete findings of referral to all parties (i.e. Director, CW, DCYF, LD, etc.)
12. Complete Rate Assessments when children come into care and every six months. Rate assessments include reviewing medical documents for diagnoses and interviewing tribal Case Worker to obtain most up to date information that the rate assessment tool takes into consideration.
13. Responsible for providing ongoing support and oversight of the Caregiver Support Specialist positions. Must review and approve all Caregiver Support Plans.
14. Review and approve Case Aide service referrals. Responsible for maintaining case aide schedule.
15. Attend CPA meetings with DCYF.
16. Document and maintain employee files and foster home files in accordance with CPA requirements for CPA audits.
17. Occasionally acts as backup for departmental staff in their absence.
18. Performs other duties as assigned. 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position supervises staff within the Child Placement Agency program, Case Aides and Caregiver Support Specialists. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university in Social Work or a related field is required and a minimum of four years of experience in licensing foster homes or other satisfactory related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

A program manager must also have supervisory abilities that promote effective staff performance, and relevant experience, training and demonstrated skills in each area that he or she will be supervising or managing.

• Must demonstrate a thorough knowledge and understanding of WACs, RCWs and ICW relating to the Child Placement Agency;
• Must demonstrate ability to maintain LD licensing requirements for the Child Placement Agency within Children’s Services;
• Must demonstrate a thorough understanding of LD reporting and auditing requirements and processes;
• Must demonstrate strong interpersonal skills to develop and maintain positive government-to- government relationships between the Puyallup Tribe and other Puyallup Tribal Departments, other Tribal governments and state/federal agencies.
• Must maintain strict confidentiality at all times.

Ability to read, analyze and interpret contracts, WACs, RCWs, MOUs, etc. accurately and explain complex and technical issues as they relate to departmental issues. Ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedures. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from those working with the department and the Agency with courtesy and tact.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Ability to solve practical problems, define situations and issues, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret WACs, RCWs, MOUs, etc. to ensure that the Agency is in compliance.

Licenses or Certificates

• Must have valid and unrestricted Washington State driver’s license and proof of insurance. Driver’s License must not contain any restrictions that would otherwise prevent the employee from complying with the Tribe’s Vehicle Use Policy or operating a GSA vehicle.
• Current First Aid and CPR certification and HIV/AIDS training.
• Must pass a Washington State DSHS criminal history and CPS background inquiry upon hire and every two years thereafter unless otherwise indicated.
• First Aid and CPR certification must obtain within the first 30-days of hire.
• HIV/AIDS certification must obtain within the first 30-days of hire.
• BBP (Blood Borne Pathogens) certification must obtain within the first 30-days of hire.
• Mandated Reporting training must obtain within the first 30-days of hire and annually thereafter for all PTCS staff.

• Must successfully pass a TB (tuberculosis) test upon hire.
• Willing to attend trainings ongoing for professional development.
• Must be 21 years old or 18-20 if enrolled in a BSW program.
• Adheres to the Child and Family Protection Code; Duty to Report Child Abuse and Neglect.
• Knowledge of child safety.
• Knowledge of Native American family dynamics.
• Sensitive to and familiar with the social/cultural needs of Tribal children and their families.
• Must maintain a strict level of confidentiality at all times.
• Must be available to work nights, weekends, and holidays as needed. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• • Requires the ability to operate a typewriter, personal computer, multi-line telephone, calculator, facsimile and photocopier.
  • Requires the ability to read, write, communicate, and interpret information accurately in English.
  • Requires the ability to concentrate and consistently produce accurate work.
  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; talk or hear and use hands to finger, handle or feel.
  • The employee is frequently required to sit; reach with hands and arms and taste or smell.
  • The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
  • The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
  • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• • The noise level is low to moderate.
  • The physical exertion is low to moderate.
  • Work is performed in an office setting with regular local travel.
  • There are frequent employee contacts and interruptions during the day.
  • Position may be stressful at times due to the sensitive or confidential issues being addressed.
  • Requires local travel using the employee’s personal transportation.

The Puyallup Tribe of Indians reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises. This position description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

INDIAN PREFERENCE EMPLOYER AS REQUIRED BY LAW