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Family Court Services Investigator
INFORMATION
Type of Position: NonExempt
Location of Work: Juneau AK
Salary Grade(s): 1011 $33.29 DOE)
PURPOSE
To provide impartial assessments of families to the Tribal Court by providing positive adjustments in separation divorce proposed guardianship or adoption cases while maintaining the best interests of the child(ren).
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Maintain strict confidentiality impartiality professional boundaries and ensure participants rights to privacy
Respond to court requests of investigations for families filing an adoption guardianship or child custody
Compile data to prepare and submit accurate and timely reports
Perform case reviews
Conduct family interviews
Conduct collateral contact interviews
Attend court hearings
Review case files to ensure completion
Order of records prior to hearings
Answer questions relative to court policies and procedures case status and court records
Develop positive working relationships with other tribal and local service providers to assist with educational efforts
Other duties as assigned
NECESSARY SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
Willingness to establish and maintain effective relationships with clients the public judges court personnel and tribal governments.
Willingness to assume a varied case load
Ability to maintain accurate complete case files
Sufficient prioritization and time management
Ability to effectively communicate motivate others and work collaboratively with diverse groups of people with varying perspectives experience and expertise
Ability and willingness to learn and integrate new technologies and methodologies to efficiently perform responsibilities
Ability to work independently and be selfmotivated
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong interpersonal skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office products
Ability to work flexible hours
Commitment to selfcare
Understanding of the Tribes mission and culture and the ability to maintain appropriate boundaries with staff and clients in all circumstances
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (education experience skills)
Bachelors degree in related field
2 years experience in related field
Valid Drivers License; clean driving record
Substitution for degree
High school diploma and
3 years experience in related field
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (education experience skills)
Masters degree in related field
2 years supervision experience
UNUSUAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS OR RESTRICTIONS
The majority of work is performed in a professional office setting and is generally sedentary requiring routine walking standing bending and carrying of items weighing less than 40 lbs. Travel on small aircraft or ferry may be required.
Full Time