Jerod Applegate Email & Phone Number

Pawhuska, Oklahoma, United States

Pawhuska

Advancing the best interests of Indian children and Tribes.Responsible to implement and encourage the Executive’s mission and administration goals. Received and reviewed court notifications involving Osage children with appropriate actions taken in the best interest of the child. Provided remedial and rehabilitative services for family reunification. Made referrals and links to outside agencies for follow-up services. Developed and maintained case plans, treatment plans and case files on individual children and parents. Prepared written reports to document services for grant funding and applications in regard to continued services and program planning, reports to courts and other service agencies. Conducted home visits, attended court hearings and conducted case assessments for preventive and rehabilitation services. Assisted child protection caseworker in recommendations of child abuse and neglect of children. Received and coordinated child abuse and neglect referrals from the child protection caseworker, States' Department of Human Services, and other agencies regarding reports of alleged child abuse and neglect with appropriate action and follow-up taken.

Catoosa, Ok

Supervised child welfare staff in 7 counties in Northeastern Oklahoma. Provided technical supervision and direction to staff in everyday case management responsibilities. Interviewed, hired, trained and coached employees. Compiled and interpreted raw data into reports for management, Executive Administration and Council. Interfaced with state courts, agencies, attorneys, and other parties regarding the overall welfare and best interests of children in foster care. Provided training in-house and to outside agencies regarding the Indian Child Welfare Acts. Referred children, parents and foster parents to service providers. Coordinated rehabilitation and reunification efforts for children and families. Counseled teenagers in long-term care plans and assisted with independent living goals. Provided Cherokee cultural knowledge and education to staff, children, families, agencies, courts and other parties within child welfare cases to ensure cultural humility and competence.