CPS INVESTIGATOR
Company: The Muscogee Nation
Location: Okmulgee
Posted on: March 19, 2023
Job Description:
MUSCOGEE (CREEK) NATION Seeking an CPS INVESTIGATOR Description:
Under the Supervision of the Family Protection Team Program
Manager, the Child Protection Services (CPS) Worker will conduct
safety and risk assessments and investigations of child abuse and
neglect reports. The CPS worker will also provide 24 hour response
to emergency situations involving an alleged abused or neglected
child. The CPS worker will coordinate with appropriate agencies in
conducting assessments and investigations when necessary. The CPS
worker will determine appropriate interventions for families
following completion of assessments and investigations. The CPS
worker will perform the following: conduct individual and family
assessments; develop family services plans; locate and coordinate
services with community, tribal and state social services agencies
to prevent the breakup of Indian families; attend court hearings,
provide testimony and make recommendations when necessary. The CPS
worker shall be knowledgeable of the following: principles and
practices of social work; child development stages; psychological
and physical needs of abused/neglected children; basic courtroom
terminology and procedures. Principal Duties and
Responsibilities:
- Conduct 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 Protection Services in conducting
assessments/investigations when necessary.
- Determine appropriate interventions for families, including
referral to preventative services or removal of children from their
homes.
- Conduct individual and family assessments to determine the
strengths and needs of children and their parents/custodians.
- Develop service (safety) plans designed to prevent the breakup
of families.
- Assist families in locating and determining appropriate
resources and services.
- Maintain regular contact with children and families by
conducting home, school and work visits when necessary.
- Transport children to foster care placements, medical
appointments, visitations, etc.
- Complete investigative reports and provide to the Attorney
General.
- Attend tribal court hearings and provide testimony when
necessary.
- Provide written reports and make recommendations regarding
removal, visitations, 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.
- Attend multi-disciplinary team meetings and other meeting when
required.
- Attend trainings, workshops or other educational programs.
- Perform other duties as assigned. Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelor's Degree in Social Work or other relevant human
service field and one (1) year experience working with children,
parents and/or families.
- Must have a Valid Oklahoma Driver s License. Preferred
Requirements:
- Master's Degree in Social Work or other relevant human service
field, two (2) years' experience working with children, parent, or
families and one (1) year experience conducting
interviews/investigations.
- Special Considerations: Knowledge of Muscogee (Creek) language
and culture. Muscogee (Creek) and Indian Preference
Keywords: The Muscogee Nation, Broken Arrow , CPS INVESTIGATOR, Other , Okmulgee, Oklahoma
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