Case Worker - Conservatorship
Morongo Band of Mission Indians
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Post Date: Dec 03, 2024
Job Type: Full Time
Start Date: Open until Filled
Salary: Depends on Experience
Location: US - California - Banning
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Description
Morongo Band of Mission Indians is seeking a compassionate, professional Case Worker (Conservatorship). Under the direction of the Morongo Tribal Social Services (MTSS) and in close collaboration with the Morongo Tribal Court and Legal Departments, and Contracted Fiduciary, provide ongoing case management of the personal affairs of individuals determined by Tribal Court to be incapacitated.

- Assess for Vulnerable Adult/Conservatorship care need. Manage Conservatorship of the Person (COP) cases, Investigate and intervene to ensure APS accuracy and compliance. Coordinate activities and partnerships between MTSS, legal department, courts, fire department, reservation patrol and other Morongo and outside resources.

- Under the COP (Conservator of the Person) role, manage the care of the person, make decisions on behalf of client’s best interests, and make arrangements to meet the Conservatee's needs in all areas: personal and health care, meals, clothing, housekeeping, transportation, social activities, recreation and other future goals.

Maintain excellent partnership with the Fiduciary firm serving in the COE (Conservator of the Estate) role, communicating financial needs and to protect the Conservatee's income and assets.

-Manage court calendars, attend court hearings as needed. Prepare accurate and timely Court reports. Coordinate case filings, activities and consultations between the Conservatee and the family if available. Coordinate expert witness activities when needed.

-Assist in crisis interventions including voluntary and involuntary hospitalization and placements. Help conduct home studies when appropriate. Engage, coordinate and monitor services including communication with outside providers, site visits, transportation, appointments, completing forms, assessing and securing placements and services. Maintain case files and contact notes. Update case status and provide reports as requested.

-Participate in “On-Call” rotation duties at the Department, respond to hotline inquiries and emergencies, coordinate responses with Administrator and MTSS staff. Participate in staff meetings, trainings, conferences and other meetings as appropriate/assigned.

Requirements
-Knowledge of legal proceedings, terminology, and court report writing and of Conservatorships and Adult Protective Services
-Understanding of various components/terminology of local, state, and federal social service programs, and appropriate social service forms used for each case and/or service provided.
-Knowledge of Federal legislation that pertains to or affects the American Indian Tribes, particularly the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA).
-Awareness of the impact of trauma on personal, family, and social functioning
-Community resources providing social services and protection for Native American families
-Safety issues pertaining to home visits; potential for and acknowledgment of dangerous situations.
-Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, compassion, and courtesy
-Effective oral and written communication skills.
-Public relations
-First Aid/Adult AED-CPR
-Valid California Driver’s License and insurable on company policy.

Skills
Any combination equivalent to:
-Associate's degree and a minimum of five years experience in social services, case management, and advocacy.
-Bachelor’s degree in Human Services, Social Work, Psychology, or related field and three or more years experience in social services, case management, and advocacy.
-Preferred: at least 3 years experience with Tribes or supporting Native Americans or 1 year of conservatorship-related experience.


Notes
Equal Opportunity and Indian Preference: The Morongo Band of Mission Indians strives to be an equal opportunity employer dedicated to the policy of nondiscrimination based on race, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, veteran status or any other non job-related factor. Among qualified applicants, the Morongo Band of Mission Indians will give preference to the qualified Native applicants.


Contact Details
Name: Human Resources
Address: 12700 Pumarra Road
City: Banning
State/Province: California
Zipcode: 92220
Country: United States
Ph: (951) 755-5180
URL: https://morongonation.org/employment/