Summary: Responsible for the implementation and development of a truancy program for the Leech Lake Child Welfare Division. The goal is to prevent and reduce truancy of Leech Lake children and youth attending area schools. This person works as part of a team to carry out the following responsibilities.
Associates Degree in Education, Social Work or other related field. May be waived if in the process of obtaining.
Two years experience in planning and offering services to American Indian children and families is preferred.
Experience in Microsoft Office applications is required.
Knowledge of the Minnesota Indian Family Preservation Act and the Indian Child Welfare Act is required.
Ability to pass pre-employment, random drug test, and annual criminal background check.
Native American preference.
Duties/Responsibilities:
Upon referral, conduct home visit to educate parent/guardians of options available to resolve truancy problems.
Develop case plans with parents and student to assist in resolving truancy issues.
Identify resources and advocate for family to receive services from agencies that may assist in resolving truancy.
Maintain a contact form to document activities of agency contact, parent involvement, and student progress.
Provide on-going advocacy and support for students in school and in court.
Send notice to school truancy personnel to inform them of court hearings.
Submit court reports within the accepted time frame required by court.
Attend truancy related court hearings and make recommendations to court regarding truancy cases.
Prepare a weekly written report to school truancy personnel to inform them of student progress made and/or status of court orders.
Collaborate with other programs to facilitate youth group activities and plan for truancy improvement incentives.
Attend regular truancy meetings coordinated by the school districts.
Prepare reports on local program activities and share with program staff and management as needed.
Maintain client records through State Reporting System (SSIS).
Maintain a respectful working relationship with Leech Lake Reservation programs and other agencies.
Meet deadlines and prioritize workload.
Work effectively with minimal supervision.
Attend program activities outside normal working hours as necessary.
Attend and/or conduct all mandatory meetings and trainings.
Support and maintain sensitivity to Native American culture, lifestyles, and values.
Travel in and out of state as needed.
Maintain a high degree of confidentiality and professional ethics at all times.
Adhere to all applicable data privacy laws.
All other duties as assigned.
Pay RangeDOQ
Skills Required
- Associate degree in Education, Social Work, or a related field; may be waived while the candidate is obtaining the degree
- Experience with Microsoft Office applications
- Knowledge of the Minnesota Indian Family Preservation Act and the Indian Child Welfare Act
- Ability to pass a pre-employment drug test, random drug tests, and annual criminal background checks
- Two years of experience planning and providing services to American Indian children and families
- Native American preference
What We Do
The Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe is a federally recognized, sovereign Ojibwe tribal government in north-central Minnesota. It serves its communities through governmental, social, educational, healthcare, elder-care, and emergency programs, while also operating gaming enterprises, hospitality businesses, retail services, and other tribally owned ventures. Its mission centers on representing and supporting the Leech Lake Ojibwe people and managing reservation resources.
