What are the responsibilities and job description for the Social Caseworker IV Assessment/Permanency - 164760, 165889 position at Adams County?
JOB
Our MissionAt Adams County, our team members engage in top-notch opportunities to grow and expand their impact. We cultivate an inclusive and innovative culture where diversity matters! Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) is a core cultural competency at Adams County, and we actively seek and welcome applicants that bring diverse experiences and value inclusion.Position classificationHybrid -- Job duties and expectations allow for onsite and remote work scheduled every week. Employees in this classification are regularly scheduled onsite one (1) to four (4) days per week based on the County needs and as determined by Department Director. Hybrid classified roles can be onsite more than the set minimum based on employee preference. At Adams County, we value workplace flexibility. This role offers both hybrid-remote working arrangements as well as flexible scheduling options after initial training period of 90 days. Hiring Range = $66,798.30 - $75,790.37/Full Range = $64,229.13 - $93,132.23Adams County Children and Family Services Guiding PrinciplesWe believe in treating everyone with dignity and respect, valuing their input, and striving to do no harm.Honoring all people’s unique expertise and perspectives includes collaboration, inclusivity, shared decision making, and providing a safe environment. The best interest of children, families, and our community will always inform our approach, perspectives, and decisions.Children and youth belong in families and have a right to sibling, family, and community connections.Families have the inherent capacity to safely care for their children.We hold ourselves and our system accountable to each other, our families, and our community.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
This position can do a combination of both Assessment and Permanency duties depending on the need of the agency. AssessmentResponds to allegations of reports of abuse and neglect of children/youth. Assesses reports of abuse and neglect of children. Interviews and observes victims, offenders, witnesses, caregivers, and collateral agencies to ensure the safety of the child and determine the validity of the allegations. Recognizes and identifies risk factors and dynamics of child abuse, child neglect, and family functioning (includes specialized caseload).Provides crisis intervention while evaluating and assessing a family’s needs. Complete assessments within 60 days and determine whether long term support and services are necessary in order to achieve child/youth safety and well-being.Prepares court reports, attends court hearings, testifies in court hearings and proceedings, consults with attorneys, judges, and guardians-ad-litem.Ability to take more complex/difficult assessments.Performs other related duties and responsibilities as required.Permanency Provides case-specific documentation including development of family service plans, court documentation, TRAILS entries of ROC notes and other documentation, assessment completion, placement paperwork, service referrals, family time assessments, and other related tasks. Reviews reports from service providers to ensure effectiveness of services.Provides face-to-face contact with clients as required by regulatory standards and agency policy (may sometimes include in-state and/or out-of-state travel).Engage family/youth in finding permanent connections and participates in Family Engagement Meetings and Permanency Roundtables.Prepares court reports, attends court hearings, testifies in court hearings and proceedings, consults with attorneys regarding legal aspects of cases.Supervises parenting time for children and families on caseload. May also facilitate goodbye sessions between parents and children when termination of parental rights is necessary.Ability to take more complex/difficult cases.Performs other related duties and responsibilities as required.
Our MissionAt Adams County, our team members engage in top-notch opportunities to grow and expand their impact. We cultivate an inclusive and innovative culture where diversity matters! Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) is a core cultural competency at Adams County, and we actively seek and welcome applicants that bring diverse experiences and value inclusion.Position classificationHybrid -- Job duties and expectations allow for onsite and remote work scheduled every week. Employees in this classification are regularly scheduled onsite one (1) to four (4) days per week based on the County needs and as determined by Department Director. Hybrid classified roles can be onsite more than the set minimum based on employee preference. At Adams County, we value workplace flexibility. This role offers both hybrid-remote working arrangements as well as flexible scheduling options after initial training period of 90 days. Hiring Range = $66,798.30 - $75,790.37/Full Range = $64,229.13 - $93,132.23Adams County Children and Family Services Guiding PrinciplesWe believe in treating everyone with dignity and respect, valuing their input, and striving to do no harm.Honoring all people’s unique expertise and perspectives includes collaboration, inclusivity, shared decision making, and providing a safe environment. The best interest of children, families, and our community will always inform our approach, perspectives, and decisions.Children and youth belong in families and have a right to sibling, family, and community connections.Families have the inherent capacity to safely care for their children.We hold ourselves and our system accountable to each other, our families, and our community.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
This position can do a combination of both Assessment and Permanency duties depending on the need of the agency. AssessmentResponds to allegations of reports of abuse and neglect of children/youth. Assesses reports of abuse and neglect of children. Interviews and observes victims, offenders, witnesses, caregivers, and collateral agencies to ensure the safety of the child and determine the validity of the allegations. Recognizes and identifies risk factors and dynamics of child abuse, child neglect, and family functioning (includes specialized caseload).Provides crisis intervention while evaluating and assessing a family’s needs. Complete assessments within 60 days and determine whether long term support and services are necessary in order to achieve child/youth safety and well-being.Prepares court reports, attends court hearings, testifies in court hearings and proceedings, consults with attorneys, judges, and guardians-ad-litem.Ability to take more complex/difficult assessments.Performs other related duties and responsibilities as required.Permanency Provides case-specific documentation including development of family service plans, court documentation, TRAILS entries of ROC notes and other documentation, assessment completion, placement paperwork, service referrals, family time assessments, and other related tasks. Reviews reports from service providers to ensure effectiveness of services.Provides face-to-face contact with clients as required by regulatory standards and agency policy (may sometimes include in-state and/or out-of-state travel).Engage family/youth in finding permanent connections and participates in Family Engagement Meetings and Permanency Roundtables.Prepares court reports, attends court hearings, testifies in court hearings and proceedings, consults with attorneys regarding legal aspects of cases.Supervises parenting time for children and families on caseload. May also facilitate goodbye sessions between parents and children when termination of parental rights is necessary.Ability to take more complex/difficult cases.Performs other related duties and responsibilities as required.
Salary : $64,229 - $93,132
