QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

To qualify, candidates must have either a Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university in Social Services, Psychology, Nursing, Sociology or other related field or a law degree (J.D.) from an institution accredited by the American Bar Association. A minimum of three years professional experience working as a Guardian ad Litem, a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA), or an attorney advocate for juveniles or vulnerable adults is also required. Must be able to demonstrate knowledge in one or more areas of juvenile justice, child abuse and neglect, family dynamics, child development, elder care, vulnerable adult care.  Must demonstrate ability to acquire knowledge of appropriate community resources, including knowledge of the Indian Child Welfare Act and other Tribal Codes or Ordinances.

Additionally, candidates must demonstrate:

• Intermediate computer skills in Word and Excel.
• An abiding interest in community service and advocacy for client(s) assigned by the court.
• Sufficient listening, speaking and writing skills to be able to successfully conduct interviews and investigations, prepare written reports and make oral presentations.
• Ability to identify and establish a network of community-based resources to assist Clients when appropriate.
• Knowledge of and an appreciation for the ethnic, cultural and socio-economic backgrounds of the population being served.
• Availability, including evenings and weekends, to gather information, make court appearances and otherwise discharge the duties assigned by the court.
• Ability to be objective and non-judgmental; be able to relate to the Client, family members and professionals in a careful and confidential manner.
• Sound judgment and good common sense in order to successfully discharge the duties assigned by the Court.

Language Skills

Employee must demonstrate the ability to interact tactfully and positively with Clients, the Tribal community, all levels of staff and management. Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality. Ability to read, analyze and interpret common professional journals, financial reports, and legal documents. Ability to respond, both orally and in writing, to common inquiries or complaints from staff and regulatory agencies. Ability to write reports and business correspondence. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions. Ability to effectively present information to management, employees and groups of people.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to understand and convert basic units of measure and calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, fractions and percentages. Ability to understand and apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry if needed.

Reasoning Ability

Considerable use of independent judgment and ability to apply knowledge. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions and deal with abstract and concrete variables. Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form.  Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.  Accurately analyze situations and adopt an effective course of action.

Licenses and Certifications

Must have and maintain a valid Washington State Driver’s License and proof of automobile insurance. The Driver’s must not contain any restrictions that would otherwise prevent the employee from operating a GSA vehicle.

Must be willing to attend and acceptably complete Title 11 (Dependency) and Title 26 (Family Law) Guardian ad Litem Training within the first year of employment.

Other Skills and Abilities

• Strong interview and listening skills.
• Completion of Tribal Court proceedings training, or able to complete this training within one year of employment.
• Experience in report drafting, record keeping, and investigation skill.
• Understanding of guardian ad litem roles and duties including ethical issues, negotiation skills, methods for minimizing the potential stress to the child or child’s family caused by the court process; awareness of cultural, ethnic, economic, and social differences.
• Knowledge of DSHS rules and regulations, ICWA, Tribal Codes and Ordinances.

Other Requirements

• This position may be required to telework on either a part time or full time basis depending upon the needs of the department and the organization.  If required to telework, employee agrees to complete the Telework Agreement and abide by the Telework Policy and work expectations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
• The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.  
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The employee is occasionally exposed to outdoor conditions.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• Requires occasional travel using employee’s own transportation.
• Position may be stressful at times due to confidential issues being addressed.
• Must be able to work evenings and weekends as needed.

The Puyallup Tribe of Indians reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises. 

INDIAN PREFERENCE EMPLOYER AS REQUIRED BY LAW

H o w   T o   A p p l y:

Apply online at https://usr55.dayforcehcm.com/CandidatePortal/en-US/ptoiad or visit the Puyallup Tribe’s website at http://www.puyallup-tribe.com/Employment/.

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