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DEFINITION: Advocates for Indian children who are in the court system, i.e., protect their rights, ensure that they are placed with biological and/or extended family or in an Indian Foster Home. Works with families to aid their reunification, attend court hearings, provide support, referrals, counseling, and assist clients in complying with Court and/or Child Welfare Services Requirements. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: This list Is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class. Customer-oriented in delivering excellent services to both internal and external customers in a friendly, courteous, and professional manner. Always protect and maintain the integrity of the program services and respect client confidentiality. Assist in the development and implementation of the program policy and procedure. Educate tribal and surrounding community members on the Indian Child Welfare Act. Maintain client records in an accurate format and time period and maintain confidentiality as prescribed by the Tribal Social Services Department. Attend court hearings and maintain a record of court proceedings and monitor ongoing ICWA case files through case management. Prepares case summary, updates, and correspondence. Determines eligibility for services pursuant to Bureau of Indian Affairs requirements and Tribal Policy and Procedures. Ensure the state agency provides active efforts to prevent the break-up of the family. Identify and advocate for families on tribal placements that meet the requirements of the Indian Child Welfare Act. Ability to complete, serve, and file with the court, Notice of Intervention. Participate in collaborative teams and staff meetings. Responsible for working with Native American families, children, the legal system (including local, county, state, federal, and tribal), and county social workers and service providers to ensure compliance with the Indian Child Welfare Act and applicable Tribal Laws. Tracks letters of inquiry for ICWA eligibility. Respond and collect data for statistical and grant reporting to the Bureau of Indian Affairs and Tribal Council. Determines through interviews, intakes, home visits, and other evaluation procedures the range of services needed; provides referrals to culturally appropriate services/resources. []{style=font-size: 7pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-weight: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; line- }