What are the responsibilities and job description for the Social Worker - Child Protection position at PINE COUNTY?
Position: Social Worker - Child Protection
Location: Sandstone, MN
Union: AFSCME Health & Human Services
FLSA status: Non-Exempt, Full-Time (37.5 hours/week)
General Definition of Work
Ability to comprehend complex screening criteria, assess situations based on the criteria, assimilate and process information which is not presented in a concurrent fashion, and to make recommendations for disposition of this information. Prepares various reports, summaries, findings, etc. on cases. Consults with psychiatrists, attorneys and others regarding cases.
Essential Functions
- Provides social services to residents and their families; arranges diagnostic assessments; plans and coordinates services; maintains regular contact with clients and service providers.
- Performs investigations/family assessments through interviews with all individuals where abuse/neglect are suspected, and observations of children and homes within required response time.
- Assesses situations and determines appropriate actions.
- Coordinates placement options, services, and resources needed.
- Documents all information obtained on each case to comply with federal, state, and local guidelines.
- Participates in daily, weekly and monthly meetings/ trainings.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Thorough knowledge of social, economic and health problems; thorough knowledge of social institutions and the methods of the helping process; general knowledge of individual and group behavior; ability to identify social problems and needs to assess the ability of individuals and families to utilize services; ability to plan and organize work and to understand and interpret laws, policies and regulations; ability to prepare reports and maintain records; ability to communicate and establish effective working relationships with clients, associates, other professional and technical staff, social agencies and the public.
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