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Work closely with the Director of Social Services to identify, recommend, develop, implement, and support cost-effective solutions for all child protection aspects of the organization adhering to the Child Protection Code of the Pokagon Band Children&rsquo;s Protection Code as applicable to the Department of social Services and Tribal Court proceedings.</p><p>Essential Functions:</p><ul style=\"list-style-type: disc;\"><li style=\"margin-left: -24px;\">Provide leadership and consultation to the Tribal Government and Social Services Director in all areas of child protective services, policies, and programs. Establish and implement short- and long-range program goals, objectives, policies, and procedures in alignment with the Pokagon Band&rsquo;s Vision, Mission, Expected Outcomes and Strategic Initiatives and compliance with the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA).</li><li style=\"margin-left: -24px;\">Serve as monitoring agent, services coordinator, and liaison between service providers and State/Provincial Case Managers. Serve as Pokagon Band representative and contact person for State and Tribal service providers in development of service plans, provision of services and reporting of progress in all cases in Tribal Court and State Court. Present case information to the Family Welfare Commission and advocate for the Tribe through the General Counsel&rsquo;s office and the attorneys representing the Tribe.</li><li style=\"margin-left: -24px;\">Provide information and facts and collaborate with Legal counsel in developing stance taken by Social Services on behalf of the Tribe in child protection and child welfare cases coming before the courts.</li><li style=\"margin-left: -24px;\">Represent the Social Services Department in child welfare proceedings in State Courts in person and by phone. Respond to inquiries requested under the ICWA regarding citizenship or eligibility for Band enrollment. 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Monitor Pokagon Band children placed out of the home, consult with children, parents, caregivers and others involved in the provision of services,&nbsp;</li><li style=\"margin-left: -24px;\">Train and educate staff and State workers and Court workers in Indian Child Welfare Act.</li></ul><p>Non-Essential Functions:</p><ul style=\"list-style-type: disc;\"><li style=\"margin-left: -24px;\">Perform other related functions as assigned.</li></ul><p>Equipment:</p><ul style=\"list-style-type: disc;\"><li style=\"margin-left: -24px;\">Standard office equipment. &nbsp;</li><li style=\"margin-left: -24px;\">Systems used: &nbsp;MSOffice Applications, Internet, CRM System</li></ul><p>Position Requirements: &nbsp;</p><ul style=\"list-style-type: disc;\"><li style=\"margin-left: -24px;\">Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Social Work, Child Welfare, Psychology, Sociology, Human Services, Family Services, or related field. 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