10/07/2026
COME WORK WITH US — WE’RE HIRING!
The Nez Perce Tribe Social Services Department has several employment opportunities available, and we welcome applicants who are interested in meaningful work serving our elders, children, families, and communities.
Social Services is a large and diverse department with many different types of work and opportunities to contribute. Whether your experience is in food service, transportation, advocacy, human services, working with children and families, or residential care, we encourage you to explore our current openings and apply for a position that matches your interests, experience, and qualifications.
CURRENT OPENINGS
Senior Citizens Cook – Part-Time Regular | Kamiah | Grade 11
Help prepare and serve nutritious meals for elders at our Kamiah Congregate Meal Site while contributing to a welcoming, respectful environment. This position manages the day-to-day kitchen operations at the Kamiah site, including inventory, ordering, food safety, and meal preparation, while working as part of the Senior Citizens Program’s nutrition team.
Senior Citizens Bus/Van Driver [HR-26-178] – Part-Time | Kamiah | Grade 11
Provide transportation and meal delivery services for elders in the Kamiah & Kooskia community. This position helps seniors access appointments, activities, shopping, and other important services while providing safe, dependable and respectful transportation.
Open until filled.
Advocate of Safety & Wellness [HR-26-121] – Full-Time | Lapwai | Grade 13
Join ’Uuyit Kimti (New Beginnings) in providing advocacy, support, resources, referrals, and assistance to victims and survivors of crime, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking. This position provides an opportunity to make a meaningful difference for individuals and families during difficult times.
Open until filled.
Resource Caseworker I [HR-26-168] – Full-Time | Lapwai | Grade 17
Join Indian Child Welfare and work directly with children and families through case management, family preservation, child protection, advocacy, and connection to resources. This position plays an important role in supporting the safety and well-being of children and strengthening families.
Open until filled.
Resource Caseworker II [HR-26-177] – Full-Time | Lapwai | Grade 19
An opportunity for an experienced human services professional to join Indian Child Welfare, providing case management, leadership, and support to children and families while helping strengthen ICWA practice and multidisciplinary collaboration.
Closing October 9, 2026.
Resident Mentor – Init Teen Home | Grade 15
Help provide a safe, stable, culturally supportive and trauma-informed home environment for children and youth. Resident Mentors provide daily care, guidance and support while helping young people develop skills, strengthen connections, and work toward family preservation and reunification.
Come work with us. Grow with us. Be of service with us.
At Social Services, we want our employees to have opportunities to learn, gain experience, develop their skills and grow professionally. We value what each person brings to the work and hope the experience gained here supports them throughout their career.
Our department includes many different programs and types of work, and our employees bring different experiences, skills and perspectives to each of them. We appreciate the work they do and the service they provide to our elders, children, families and communities.
If you are interested in working in Social Services, we encourage you to take a look at our current openings. We would be glad to have you consider building part of your professional journey with us.
Please review the official Nez Perce Tribe Human Resources employment announcements for complete position descriptions, qualifications, application requirements, closing dates and instructions on how to apply.
Please share these employment opportunities with others who may be interested in working with the Nez Perce Tribe Social Services Department.
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