Case Worker - Conservatorship

Morongo Band Of Mission Indians - Banning, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

Banning, CA

Repair and Maintenance

About the position

The Case Worker - Conservatorship role involves providing ongoing case management for individuals deemed incapacitated by the Tribal Court. The position requires collaboration with various departments and agencies to ensure the well-being and proper care of clients under conservatorship. Responsibilities include managing personal affairs, coordinating services, and maintaining communication with families and legal entities.

Responsibilities

• Provide ongoing case management for individuals determined incapacitated by the Tribal Court.
• Assess for Vulnerable Adult/Conservatorship care needs.
• Manage Conservatorship of the Person (COP) cases and ensure APS accuracy and compliance.
• Coordinate activities and partnerships between MTSS, legal department, courts, and other resources.
• Make decisions on behalf of clients and arrange for their personal and health care needs.
• Maintain partnerships with fiduciary firms to protect the Conservatee's income and assets.
• Manage court calendars and attend court hearings as needed.
• Prepare accurate and timely court reports and coordinate case filings.
• Assist in crisis interventions and conduct home studies when appropriate.
• Engage and monitor services, including communication with outside providers and site visits.
• Maintain case files and contact notes, updating case status as required.
• Participate in on-call rotation duties and respond to hotline inquiries and emergencies.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Services, Social Work, Psychology, or related field.
• Minimum of three years experience in social services, case management, and advocacy.
• Valid California Driver's License and insurable on company policy.
• Knowledge of legal proceedings, terminology, and court report writing.
• Understanding of social service programs and appropriate forms used for each case.
• Knowledge of Federal legislation affecting American Indian Tribes, particularly ICWA.
• Awareness of trauma's impact on personal and social functioning.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.

Nice-to-haves

• At least three years experience working with Tribes or supporting Native Americans.
• One year of conservatorship-related experience.

Benefits

• Equal Opportunity and Indian Preference policy for qualified applicants.