Case Worker II – Women’s Support Counselor

The United Auburn Indian Community (UAIC) is currently seeking a Case Worker II – Women’s Support Counselor for our Community Services. As a federally recognized Native American tribe, UAIC is committed to enhancing the well-being of our Tribal Members, employees, and the surrounding communities. Join us in a supportive environment where tradition is honored, and innovation is encouraged.

Why UAIC:

• Health and Wellness Benefits: Enjoy 100% employer-paid Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage for you and eligible family members.
• Retirement Planning: We contribute to your retirement account starting at 4%.
• Work-Life Balance: We value your personal time with fifteen (15) paid holidays and four (4) weeks of accrued PTO in your first year.
• On-Site Amenities: Benefit from complimentary on-site breakfasts & lunches, fostering a sense of community and convenience.

How to Apply:

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Position Summary

Under the Direction of the Community Services Director the Case Worker II – Women’s Support Counselor works with a multi-disciplinary team to provide culturally responsive, trauma-informed support to Tribal Members, with a special focus on women who are impacted by domestic violence and substance use. This role integrates healing practices with evidence-based counseling to promote safety, prevention, and wellness in the community.

The position requires strong community engagement and a deep understanding of the unique challenges faced by women, including intergenerational trauma. The Women’s Support Counselor must apply culturally relevant trauma recovery practices that align with Native American traditions. The Women’s Support Counselor is also responsible for facilitating training sessions for community members, professionals, and staff, focusing on domestic violence, substance use, and culturally relevant trauma recovery practices. The Women’s Support Counselor needs to exhibit tact, poise, and good judgment when communicating with internal and external contacts, offices, and organizations, and exercise independent judgment and initiative in resolving issues to ensure compliance with the organization’s policies and procedures.

Job Functions

Essential Functions

• Provide trauma-informed crisis intervention, emotional support, and safety planning for female survivors of domestic violence, with an understanding of historical and intergenerational trauma.
• Assist female tribal members in accessing tribal and non-tribal services, including the completion and filing of restraining orders, legal support through the legal program, and emergency housing assistance.
• Advocate for female tribal members in court, ensuring cultural practices and traditions are respected.
• Collaborate with tribal social services and community members to ensure wraparound support.
• Conduct holistic and evidence-based assessments that consider mental, physical, and emotional well-being.
• Offer individual and group counseling to female tribal members that incorporates traditional Native healing practices (e.g., women’s talking circles, smudging, and storytelling).
• Support female clients in developing personalized treatment and safety plans that align with their cultural beliefs and values.
• Develop and facilitate culturally relevant training sessions for staff, community members, and local professionals on topics related to domestic violence, substance use, and intergenerational trauma.
• Lead educational workshops for women on healthy relationships, substance use recovery, trauma-informed care, and culturally grounded healing practices.
• Provide training on identifying signs of domestic violence and substance abuse in Native communities, and how to effectively respond with cultural sensitivity.
• Collaborate with other tribal departments to coordinate and deliver training for tribal school personnel, healthcare providers, law enforcement, and other community members.
• Evaluate and adapt training materials to ensure they are inclusive, relevant, and culturally appropriate.
• Educate clients and community members on the intersection of domestic violence, historical trauma, and substance abuse within Native communities.
• Organize women talking circles and healing gatherings to provide peer support and traditional teachings.
• Maintain accurate and confidential records, ensuring alignment with tribal, state, and federal regulations.
• Prepare reports for tribal and program evaluations as needed.
• Assist the Recovery Program Director by gathering initial intake information for women clients, including, but not limited to, reasons for seeking help, substance use history, social histories, psychological evaluations, judicial records, previous substance abuse treatment information, and CPS reports, and obtaining a release of information.
• Supports an aftercare plan for all women clients who complete a residential or outpatient treatment program or are discharged from a program for other reasons.
• Meets regularly with women clients to support their progress on goals developed by the Recovery Program Director and client.
• Coordinates with the Recovery Program Director to co-facilitate educational workshops on mental health and addiction-related topics for women.

Non-essential Functions

• Provides or arranges transportation for clients to and from treatment centers.
• Provides transportation for clients to and from support groups.
• Occasionally travels to prisons or jails where women clients may temporarily reside.
• Coordinates or conducts drug screens and breathalyzer tests.
• Collaborates with the Recovery Program Director to develop promotional materials and information for health promotion initiatives.
• Processes inpatient rehabilitation requests for women and coordinates with licensed facilities to acquire appropriate documentation.
• Participates with the Recovery Program Director in presentations to young Tribal members in the Finance Workshop.
• Assists in providing on-going support and case management expertise to those experiencing substance use disorder.
• Identifies necessary resources for client care needs, including, but not limited to self-help support groups, medical and legal resources, Medical or Psychiatric specialty appointments, aftercare planning (including sober living), relapse prevention planning, and any additional identified case management needs to support client care.
• Attends monthly clinical and Staff Meetings.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge

• Knowledge of human behavior and performance, including understanding individual differences in ability, personality, and interests.
• Familiarity with concepts of learning and motivation, as well as expertise in the assessment and treatment of behavioral and emotional disorders.
• Knowledge of principles, methods and procedures for diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of physical and mental dysfunctions as related to substance use.
• Knowledge of community resources, treatment centers, domestic violence resources, and social service networks and organizations.
• Strong interpersonal skills to work with diverse female client groups with varying levels of addiction.
• Strong knowledge of addiction, treatment, and recovery, specifically related to historical trauma and trauma-informed treatment, particularly for women.
• Advanced knowledge of MS Office applications, including Word, Outlook, and CRM systems for record keeping.
• Understanding of Native American history, sovereignty, and the impact of colonization on domestic violence and addiction, particularly in relation to women.
• Experience working with female survivors of domestic violence and women in recovery, especially within Indigenous communities.
• Understanding and familiarity with traditional Native healing methods and their role in mental health and substance use recovery, with an emphasis on women’s healing practices.
• Experience in facilitating training sessions or workshops, with a strong ability to engage diverse female audiences.

Skills

• Effective interpersonal skills to work with diverse female client groups with varying levels of comprehension and language capability.
• Effective listening, observation, and facilitation skills to effectively assess female clients and provide appropriate treatment and consultation.
• Effective mediation, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills to respond or assist in emergency situations involving women.
• Ability to recognize obvious symptoms of a mental disorder, personality disorder, or substance use disorder, with a focus on how these disorders manifest in women.
• Understanding the medications commonly prescribed for substance abuse, and the common side effects and adverse reactions to medications, particularly as they relate to women.
• Ability to recognize, prevent, and respond to situations where a female client may be a danger to herself or others, where the client behaves in an aggressive or destructive manner, or where the client is experiencing a crisis or medical emergency.
• Strong crisis intervention, case management, and advocacy skills tailored to the needs of women, especially those in recovery or facing trauma.

Abilities

• Ability to deal with demanding interpersonal situations and respond with good judgment and understanding.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, respect cultural sensitivities, and build trust within Native communities.
• Ability to communicate information effectively through a variety of means including meetings, reports, letters, and presentations.
• Ability to develop healthy, supportive relationships with female clients.
• Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing.
• Ability to use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
• Ability to maintain and demonstrate ethical professional standards and an ethical demeanor, including maintaining the confidentiality of employee and client data, client boundaries, and other sensitive information.
• Ability to demonstrate proficiency in respecting cultural differences and diversity, with a focus on protecting the rights of female clients.
• Ability to recognize the limits of one’s own professional expertise and the willingness to seek supervision or support, as needed.
• Ability to make case management and organizational decisions with the clients’ and UAIC’s well-being and best interests in mind.
• Ability to maintain appropriate boundaries with clients, refraining from excessive self-disclosure.
• Valid California Driver’s License and insurable under the UAIC motor vehicle insurance policy.
• Ability to clear all necessary background checks.

Qualifications

Minimum requirements

• Validly Licensed or Certified Addiction Counselor.
• Substance Abuse Counselor certification. (e.g., CADC, LADC, or equivalent) is strongly preferred.
• 5 years of experience in a comparable position.
• Possess or able to complete California’s 40 Hour Domestic Violence Advocate certification within six months of employment.

Preferred qualifications:

• Enrollment with a federally recognized Native American Tribe or extensive experience working within Native communities.
• Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, counseling, or a related field.
• 8 years of experience in a comparable position.

Working Conditions

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk more than half a mile; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job, with or without correction, include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Special Requirements

Must maintain STRICT CONFIDENTIALITY of all UAIC information received in trust and confidence.

Please visit https://www.auburnrancheria.com/careers/ to apply

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Ability to Commute:

• Auburn, CA 95603 (Preferred)

Work Location: In person