Children's ServicesICW CPS Investigator

Open: January 9 2026Close: January 26 2026Job Title: CPS InvestigatorDepartment: PTCS/ICW Reports To: CPs Supervisor/IntakeHours: 40 Hrs/Wk Full TimeSalary: Based on Salary MatrixBenefits Requisition: 797 *Salaries are market competitive. For accurate salary information call or email The Puyallup Tribe of Indians provides a generous benefits package that includes employer paid medical dental vision life insurance a retirement/401(k) plan with profit sharing paid holidays and paid time off including birthday Summary:Responsible for conducting investigations of cases involving allegations of abuse and neglect of Indian Children within the Puyallup Tribal Jurisdiction as mandated by the Child and Family Protection Code of the Puyallup Tribe of Indians. Initiates life-changing decisions based solely on the best interest of the Duties and ResponsibilitiesWorks collaboratively with assigned Caseworker and families in developing initial case reports of child abuse/neglect allegations and conducts a thorough investigation and makes a determination regarding the nature of the allegations. Create intake case notes and document all pertinent information. Promptly follows up with supervisor and initiates appropriate actions if requested. Consistently provide active efforts throughout the investigation to safely maintain children in their family home. Partners with DCYF when outside of Puyallup reservation boundaries or other tribal workers to complete investigations of child neglect/ safety assessments which may result in a safety plan an out-of-home placement or filing a dependency petition. Develops safety plan in collaboration with families when appropriate. Monitors the progress of parents involved and makes referrals to service providers as identified in safety out of home placement when necessary in collaboration with Law Enforcement and/or the Court. Determines placement resources and alternatives for children in accordance to the Child and Family Protection detailed comprehensive and fact-based affidavits and testimony to court in accordance to the Child and Family Protection Code. Attends predetermined and emergency court proceedings. Stays informed of all court to all of the Child and Family Protection Code timeframes which includes all court required CPS investigations in PTCS Licensed home in conjunction with Licensing Division (LD) and Child Placing Agency Program Manager on allegations against Foster parents and provides thorough and complete findings of referral to all parties (i.e. Director CW DCYF LD etc.) Required to promptly respond to after-hours CPS situations as referrers and document information received including asking clarifying questions obtaining details and assessing the information provided. Will make appropriate collateral contacts when conducting investigations in reported cases of child abuse/ up to date case records of the CPS investigation; includes but not limited to case notes court documents collateral contacts face to face interviews school and health records police reports all CPS history available and any financial records and presents various case summaries for team supervisor and the Puyallup Tribe Indian Child Welfare Act Committee when needed and and ensures extreme level of confidentiality and appropriate professional boundaries regarding client. Prioritize workload based on client clients to and from appointments as all appropriate background clearances prior to placing a child in a to adapt and be flexible to constant changes in Tribal and State Childrens Services to the Child and Family Protection Code; Duty to Report Child Abuse and in departmental staff meetings and continuously engage in professional development including but not limited to cross training throughout the department and keeping up with the latest trends and best practices of child welfare service delivery. Participate in departmental community outreach. Performs other duties as ResponsibilitiesThis position has no supervisory and RequirementsTo perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential and/or ExperienceBachelors degree (B.A. in a related field or a B.S.W.) from a four-year college or university and two years of experience in CPS investigations or direct social service experience required. Working with Native American children and their families is preferred. Experience interviewing children and families is preferred. Intermediate word processing skills (Microsoft Word) is required. Knowledge and experience using spreadsheet applications (Microsoft Excel) is preferred. Internship hours completed in a social work setting may count as : Part-time work is prorated in crediting experience (e.g. if you work 20 hours per week for a 12-month period you will be credited with 6 months of experience).Language SkillsAbility to read analyze and interpret general business periodicals professional journals technical procedures or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports business correspondence and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers clients customers and the general SkillsAbility to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts interest commissions proportions percentages area circumference and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and AbilityAbility to define problems collect data establish facts and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete or CertificatesMust have and maintain a valid and unrestricted Washington State drivers license and proof of have and maintain a current First Aid and CPR certification and HIV/AIDS training pass Washington State DSHS criminal history and CPS background inquiry every two years unless otherwise to attend training for professional Skills and AbilitiesMust pass tuberculosis be available on nights and DemandsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential the ability to operate a typewriter personal computer multi-line telephone calculator facsimile and the ability to read write communicate and interpret information accurately in the ability to concentrate and consistently produce accurate performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; talk or hear; use hands to finger handle or feel and taste or employee is frequently required to climb or employee is occasionally required to sit and stoop kneel crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 vision abilities required by this job include close vision distance vision color vision peripheral vision depth perception and ability to adjust EnvironmentThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential noise level is low to physical exertion is low to is performed in an office setting with regular local are frequent employee contacts and interruptions during the may be stressful at times due to the sensitive or confidential issues being is required to be able to work a flexible schedule which may include weekends evenings or holidays if needed to respond to a occasional travel using employees personal 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 Preference Employer as Required by LawOnline Application Tips:1. If you are using a PC use Chrome. If you are using a MAC use Safari.2. 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