Job Summary
The future of the Lummi Nation depends on the wellness and education of our children, in both the western sense, and in accordance with Lummi culture. Lummi Child Welfare Social Workers are responsible for ensuring children in the care of the Nation are safe, properly cared for, and are prepared for the future.
The Child Welfare Family Finder is responsible for identifying and contacting immediate and distant relatives of children in the care of the Nation, to find a relative willing and able to accept placement and/or pursue permanency with a relative child in the care of the Nation. The Family Finder uses an extensive knowledge of families within the Lummi Nation to develop family trees for children in care and works with other LIBC agencies and community members to find safe and loving relative care givers for children who would otherwise be in non-native foster homes. The work of the Family finder requires extensive work in the field, so has an element of risk to personal safety. The role of the Family Finder is an essential service to the Lummi People, so must be available outside the regular government business hours, and must exercise sound independent judgment, integrity and confidentiality. The Child Welfare Family Finder duties include:
