Judicial Resource Officer

Under general supervision, the Judicial Resource Officer will provide case management and direct service functions to Judicially-identified and referred court clients to enhance individual and family functioning which will positively impact the community. An Officer of the Court, the Judicial Resource Officer will serve as the on-site social work resource responsible for offering professional opinions to the Court regarding the application of internal and external resources and services available to the diverse population served by the Osage Nation Courts.  This population includes children and adults of all ages who are parties to cases under the Osage Nation Courts’ jurisdiction.  Caseload will be determined by Judicial assignment.  Client caseload may consist of:  members of the Osage Nation; members of other tribal nations; non-natives; residents of the Osage Nation Reservation; or persons who reside beyond the Osage Nation Reservation boundaries.  Each case is unique in composition and multiple variables regarding tribal status and residence may be present in various combinations.  Court clients may be parties in a variety of case types of both civil and criminal designation. 

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS  

1. Proven work experience as a Social Worker.  Proven work experience in case management.  Proven experience applying professional social work methods to various situations.
2. Knowledge of human growth and development, family dynamics, behavioral health, physical health and family relationships.  Experience identifying and linking clients to best resources to meet needs and improve personal and family functions.
3. Direct working knowledge and experience with children and families involved in family social service systems and family law situations. 
4. Working knowledge and experience with adults involved in criminal justice systems and criminal law situations.
5. Must be knowledgeable of Osage Nation Tribal Code, Federal Law & Regulations, and State laws pertaining to child, family and criminal law.
6. Familiarity with the judicial systems of state, tribal and juvenile courts.
7. Must possess a working knowledge of legal and court terminology and the ability to learn, understand, and communicate court procedures.
8. Requires excellent interpersonal communication skills.  Must be able to effectively interact and communicate with the Native American population and the general public, including individuals with varying levels of cognitive functioning. Must be able to effectively communicate information and instructions via one-on-one telephone conversations, in-person interaction and in writing in a professional manner using appropriate grammar, spelling, and terminology applicable to the subject matter.   
9. Must be able to communicate calmly and effectively in situations which require a high degree of sensitivity, tact and diplomacy and must be able to interact effectively with an emotionally-charged customer population.
10. Requires a high level of critical thinking and problem solving skills.  Must be able to analyze a variety of situations involving multiple variables and solve problems using sound and logical reasoning.
11. Requires a high level of personal integrity and ethics.
12. Requires an uncompromising commitment to impartiality.  Must remain neutral and present recommendations looking to best outcome for all involved with no bias towards any party.
13. Requires an uncompromising commitment to client confidentiality while performing duties.
14. Requires the ability to prioritize workload and work independently and upon own initiative.
15. Proven experience coordinating efforts through professional teamwork.
16. Obtains general knowledge of Osage governmental structure and history as well as general concepts of government operations; obtains general knowledge of Osage customs and traditions.
17. Requires willingness and ability to learn new skills, including travel to conferences and training sessions.
18. Must be able to pass a criminal background check.
19. Must be able to pass drug/alcohol testing.
20. Must never have been convicted or plead guilty or “no contest” to a crime of domestic violence, child abuse, elder abuse, sexual offense or a crime of violence (felony).
21. Must have no prior or current involvement with any child or social service protection agency as a client.
22. Must have not resigned to avoid disciplinary action or have been dismissed from employment within the past three (3) years.
23. Must have no prior criminal, civil, or employment history of discipline for ethical violations, confidentiality requirements, or violations of federal, state, or tribal privacy laws.
24. Must not have been the restrained party in a prior or current domestic violence, family violence, elder abuse, or sexual assault civil protective order within the past five (5) years.
25. Must not be delinquent on any pending child support action or any established child support action/payment.
26. Must have no alcohol or drug abuse charges or domestic violence charges within the past five (5) years (mandatory).
27. Must have a valid driver’s license and clean driving record – may be required to drive GSA or tribal vehicles.

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

Basic Microsoft Office skills: Word, Outlook, Excel, Power Point, Adobe Acrobat.

Must be capable of learning court case management software and other software used by the organization.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

Master’s Degree in Social Work or related field required.

Bachelor’s Degree required in Social Work or related field and two years of social work experience working in child welfare services or, Native American social service programs may be substituted for Master’s degree.

Experience drafting informational literature, policies, procedures, and forms preferred.

Knowledge of Osage government, language and culture is preferred but not required.