Children's ServicesICW Case Aide

Open: January 6 2026Close: January 21 2026Job Title: Case AideDepartment: Childrens Services/ICWReports To: DirectorHours: 40 Hrs/Wk Full TimeSalary: Based on Salary MatrixBenefits Requisition: 681 *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:The purpose of this position is to provide visitation and transportation services for families and children being reunified by the with their families and assists in providing support to Case Workers CPS ICW Liaisons and Foster Home Licensors where needed. Assist with after hours tasks such as events and services. Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesParticipates in weekly staffing meetings with direct supervisor for the purpose of addressing family and child visits and provides caseworker/liaison with detailed written visitation reports of each assigned family and in person communication if there are any concerns or needs that transportation for children and families to identified appointments related to their specific case plan and documents complete case records of each transport. Assist department in identifying resources for families i.e. phone calls setting appointments department in obtaining necessary paperwork to meet the needs of families. Assists caseworkers/liaisons with paperwork filing and uploading into databases and other case management need to transport children out of state/or assist caseworkers/liaisons in these to respond to afterhours emergencies as in scheduling visitations to meet familys needs including some nights holidays and multiple calendars and schedules. Promptly follows up with supervisor and initiates appropriate actions if there are any concerns with the current assigned confidentiality and appropriate professional boundaries regarding in departmental staff meetings and continuously engage in professional development including but not limited to cross training throughout the department and best practices of child welfare service in departmental community events. 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 ExperienceHigh School Diploma/GED required and one year of related experience and/or training working with Native American children and their families in a Social Work setting required; or equivalent combination of minimum education requirement and experience. Must have beginner to intermediate computer experience in Word and Excel. Must have no current or previous Tribal or State CPS history or founded allegations of child abuse or : 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 add subtract multiply and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers common fractions and decimals. Ability to compute rate ratio and percent and to draw and interpret bar 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 a clean driving record for the past five years (no driving related criminal actions or traffic related infractions either pending or adjudicated).Must have and maintain a valid and unrestricted Washington State drivers license and proof of insurance. Must be insurable to occasionally drive Tribal pass a Washington State DSHS criminal history and CPS background inquiry upon hire and every two years thereafter unless otherwise Aid and CPR certification must obtain within the first 90-days of hire. HIV/AIDS certification must obtain within the first 90-days of (Blood Borne Pathogens) certification must obtain within the first 90-days of Reporting training must obtain within the first 30-days of hire and annually thereafter for all PTCS staff. Trauma Informed Care certification must obtain within the first 90-days of Skills and AbilitiesMust successfully pass a TB (tuberculosis) test upon be 21 years old or 18-20 if enrolled in a BSW of child be willing to attend training for professional development. Adheres to the Child and Family Protection Code; Duty to Report Child Abuse and Neglect. Knowledge of Native American family dynamics. Sensitive to and familiar with the social/cultural needs of Tribal children and their maintain a strict level of confidentiality at all be available to work some nights and weekends as 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 personal computer multi-line telephone calculator facsimile and photocopier and other general office 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 talk or employee is frequently required to employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; climb or balance; stoop kneel crouch or crawl; reach with hands and use hands to finger handle and feel. The employee must frequently 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 frequent outside are frequent employee contacts and interruptions during the may be stressful at times due to the sensitive or confidential issues being local 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. Upload additional documents (resume cover letter letters of recommendation proof of Indian blood etc.) to the resume tab as one (1) PDF file or email documents to and we can add them to your online application. Please send in copies of any degrees or certificates that you have been awarded.3. Indian Hiring Preference send in the appropriate documentation for the category you select. If you have any questions about the hiring preference policy or what document to send in email us at or call .4. Provide 3 references (we cannot obtain references from direct family members mother father grandparents sisters brothers or children and this includes in laws). One reference must be your most recent supervisor. 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