Come work for the leading employer in the Coachella Valley. Agua Caliente offers a comprehensive benefit and compensation package that includes rich medical and dental benefits, a 401k plan with employer match, more than 3 weeks of paid time off per year for newly hired employees, and other great benefits like food and beverage discounts at our three casinos, fuel discounts, tuition and wellness reimbursement, plus much, more.  

 

WHO ARE WE: The Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians is a federally recognized Indian Tribe located in Palm Springs, California, with 32,000 acres of reservation lands that spread across Palm Springs, Cathedral City, Rancho Mirage, and into the Santa Rosa and San Jacinto mountains. The Tribe currently owns and operates two 18-hole championship golf courses, 3 casinos located in Cathedral City, Rancho Mirage, and downtown Palm Springs, two world class spas, and a fuel station. For more information about the Tribe, visit www.aguacaliente-nsn.gov.

 

 

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

 

Tribal Family Services (TFS) Social Worker will provide direct services to Tribal children, families, dependent adults, and elders served by TFS. Services include but are not limited to assessing needs, providing resources, resolving immediate/crisis situations, case management, investigative and intervention services regarding suspected abuse and/or neglect. 

 

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (other duties may be assigned)

 

Manage referrals and investigate suspected child abuse/neglect and dependent adult/elder suspected abuse/neglect. Work collaboratively with Child Protective Services and Adult Protective Services to co-investigate and manage cases. Develop and maintain case plans, treatment plans and case files on individual children, parents/caregivers, and dependent adults/elders. Complete documentation for scope of work within appropriate time frame. Conduct home visits, supervised visitation, child and family team meetings, case planning, and attend/participate in court hearings as necessary. On-call for child welfare related emergencies. Must be accessible by phone or email as scheduled. Protect the confidentiality of Tribal families. Participate in consultations and meetings with California Department of Social Services, the California Tribal Families Coalition, or local and regional child welfare workgroups, at the direction of the Director. Utilize a trauma-informed approach to instill trust and eliminate barriers to services by providing an environment of empathy, safety, and support to ACBCI Tribal Members Transport clients to outside services, appointments, court hearings, and other needed activities that support Tribal Members’ case plan. Attend weekly team meetings and trainings as appropriate for scope of work.

 

 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

 

None

 

ACCESS TO SENSITIVE AREAS AND INFORMATION

 

Client Files and confidential court records.

 

Signatory Ability

 

None