Family Protection Team (FPT) Supervisor

Company: Muscogee (Creek) Nation
Location: Okmulgee
Posted on: February 22, 2021

Job Description:

Muscogee (Creek) Nation
Seeking a Family Protection Team (FPT) Supervisor
Description: Under the supervision of the Family Protection Team (FPT) Program Manager, the FPT Program Supervisor will train and provide daily supervision to their assigned Child Protection Caseworkers. The FPT Program Supervisor will perform the following: conduct/oversee safety and risk assessments and investigations of child abuse and neglect reports; provide 24 hour response to emergency situations involving an alleged abused or neglected child; coordinate with staff and appropriate agencies in conducting assessments and investigations when necessary; determine/approve appropriate interventions for families following completion of assessments and investigations; locate and coordinate services with community, tribal, and state social services agencies to prevent the breakup of families; conduct/supervise home visits; transport children to services, visits, etc.; attend tribal and state court hearings, provide testimony and make recommendations when necessary. The FPT Program Supervisor shall be knowledgeable of the following; principles and practices of social work; child development stages; psychological and physical needs of abused/neglected children; child abuse and neglect investigation procedures; basic court terminology and procedures.Principal Duties and Responsibilities:•Supervise and provide direction to Child Protection Caseworkers. •Review intake reports of abuse and neglect, recognize emergency situations, prioritize each case situation according to its immediate need and respond accordingly, and assign to Child Protection Workers for assessment/investigation.•Conduct/oversee safety and risk assessments and/or intensive investigations of reported child abuse and neglect.•Work in coordination with Lighthorse Police, or other city or county law enforcement agencies, and the Oklahoma Department of Human Services Child Protective Services in conducting assessments/investigations when necessary.•Provide on-call emergency response/direction twenty-four (24) hours a day, seven (7) days a week to child abuse/neglect victims and work extended hours, including non-business times such as weekends and holidays, as required.•Determine appropriate interventions for families, including referral to preventative services or removal of children from their homes.•Conduct/oversee individual and family assessments to determine the strengths and needs of children and their parents/custodians. •Develop or assist in the development of service (safety) plans designed to prevent the breakup of families.•When needed, contact with children and families by conducting home, school and work visits when necessary.•Transport children to foster care placements, medical appointments, visitations, etc.•Review and/or complete investigative reports and provide to the Attorney General.•Attend tribal and state court hearings and provide testimony when necessary.•Provide written reports and make recommendations regarding removal, visitation, reunification, etc. to the court.•Maintain efficient management of cases and case files. •Complete weekly, monthly, quarterly and/or annual statistical and/or narrative reports.•Maintain confidentiality of CFSA programs and caseloads.•Participate in CFSA and ICW staff meetings.•Participate in multi-disciplinary team meetings and other meetings when required.•Attend trainings, workshops, or other educational programs.•Perform other duties as assigned.Minimum Requirements: •Must have a Valid Oklahoma Driver's License.•Bachelor's Degree in Social Work or other relevant human service field.•Three (3) years' experience working with children, parents and/or families.•One (1) year of supervisor experience.Preferred Requirements: •Master's Degree in Social Work or other relevant human service field.•Three (3) years' experience working in child welfare programs. •Two (2) years of supervisory experience.Special Considerations - Knowledge of Muscogee (Creek) language and culture.Muscogee (Creek) and Indian Preference
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