ICW Assessment Worker

Job Description

Job Announcement
Position: ICW Assessment Worker Open: 12/22/25
Location: White Earth Close: 01/06/26
Pay: $28.90/hr. Benefits: Full Status: Full-time
The White Earth Reservation Business Committee is currently seeking a qualified applicant who will be responsible for providing assessments, investigations, outcome reports, and determinations of child maltreatment; including immediate responsibility and authority to assess risk levels to children and determine whether they are safe in their environment.
Position Outcomes:

• Provide assessment services to families subject to a child
  maltreatment report to assess the level of risk to children and provide
  thorough documentation and reports for the Indian Child Welfare
  department and Tribal Court.
• Accept referrals to assess children who are reportedly at risk.
• Meet with families to assess and improve the situation immediately if
  possible.
• Provide child welfare checks on children subject to a child maltreatment
  report to perform family assessments and provide an alternative response to families.
• Accept intakes screened in for assessments.
• Travel to the location to physically see the child; to interview and assess the child.
• Determine the level of risk assignment and course of action to ensure children are safe.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as required or assigned.
  Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• Knowledge of and ability to follow and apply the policies and procedures of the White Earth Tribal Council and the Indian Child Welfare Department.
• Knowledge of laws, Tribal codes, and ability to work within those laws.
• Knowledge of the White Earth Reservation demographics, culture, history, and lifestyles.
• Skilled in confidentiality and ability to maintain confidential records relating to clients’ treatment.
• Skilled in encouraging clients to express their feelings and discuss what is
  happening in their lives, and the ability to help them develop insight into
  themselves and their relationships.
• Skilled and able to provide parenting skills.
• Skilled and able to obtain required services or to resolve emergency problems in crisis situations.
• Skilled and able to implement case plans for clients.
• Skilled and able to collaborate with other professionals to perform
  assessments and provide specialized services to families.
• Ability to guide clients in the development of skills and strategies for dealing with their problems.
• Ability to prepare and maintain all required case plans and reports.
• Ability to counsel clients to assist in overcoming dependencies, adjusting to life, and making changes while complying with their case plan.
  Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in human service or criminal justice field and two years’
  experience in Child Protection field.
• Valid Driver’s License and insurance for travel between sites and other
  business-related activities.
• Must be able to pass a criminal background check and drug screening.

Mail Applications to:
White Earth Tribal Council
Attention: Personnel
P.O. Box 418
White Earth, MN 56591
Download Applications at: www.whiteearth.com

EEO with Native Preference.
A Drug Free Workplace – Tests for alcohol and illegal drug use may be required prior to and during employment.

P.O. Box 418 | White Earth, Minnesota 56591 | Tel. (218) 983-4646 | Fax (218) 983-4343