Ongoing Caseworker

ONGOING CASEWORKER- CHILD PROTECTION UNIT

Department: Clinton County Job and Family Services

Employment Status: Full-Time

Hours: Mon-Fri. 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. (Flexible schedule)

Probationary Period: 365 Days

Reports to: Child Protection Supervisor

Starting Pay Range: $20.24-$25.05 per hour

Essential Job Duties/Responsibilities:

· Ability to carry out verbal and written instructions.

· Assesses safety, demonstrates critical thinking skills, and communicates effectively with a diverse public and professional audience.

· Uses resources and interpersonal skills to conduct family search and engagement in order to keep families intact.

· Ability to recognize unusual or threatening conditions and take appropriate action in line with agency safety protocols.

· Provides direct casework services, information, and referrals to families and children on their caseload with the purpose of keeping families intact, assists in reunification and/or permanency planning.

· Develops family case plans with all involved parties and regularly monitors progress.

· Completes ongoing visits in the home and other locations with parents, children, and caregivers to review family progress towards their goals and assess child safety and well-being.

· Prepares cases for court and testifies to case facts and advocates for the child(ren)s needs by providing recommendations for safety, permanency, and well-being.

· Conducts drug screens.

· Arranges and supervises visitation between children and parents.

· Collaborates with educational, medical, behavioral health, and other community providers to ensure the well-being of the child.

· Attends required child welfare training, agency meetings, and other training as requested.

· Maintains accurate documents and records according to established procedures.

· Able to meet multiple deadlines, be highly adaptive to change, and have a strong work ethic.

· Responds and provides services while on call to provide 24-hour assistance.

· Transports children to medical, school, visitation, and other necessary appointments as needed.

· Demonstrates strong organizational and time management skills; ability to prioritize and coordinate multiple tasks.

· Maintains confidentiality of case and agency information.

· Complies with agency personnel policies and procedures in addition to federal, state, and local guidelines and rules.

· Demonstrates regular and predictable attendance; maintains a flexible schedule.

Minimum Qualifications

· Must be able to complete essential job duties above.

· Bachelor’s degree in social work or related field.

· Valid Ohio Driver’s License required liability auto insurance, and reliable transportation.

· Regular and predictable attendance; adhere to all agency policy and procedure.

· Background checks consistent with requirements as outlined in OAC 5101:2-5-09 must be completed at employment and include, but are not limited to, the following:

o Ohio Bureau of Criminal Identification (BCI)

o FBI

o State Automated Child Welfare System (SACWIS)

o State Child Abuse/Neglect Central Registry Check for any state in which the applicant resided in the last 5 years

o National Sex Offender Public Website

o Bureau of Motor Vehicles

o Pre-Employment Drug Screening

Preferred Qualifications:

· Experience working in social services or child welfare agency.

· Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws and rules pertaining to child welfare.

· Knowledge of SACWIS database.

· Experience with electronic filing.

· Excellent writing skills and attention to detail.

· Comfortable communicating with diverse populations in various environments

· Excellent computer skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

To apply: Please send a cover letter, resume, and 3 professional references to Amanda.Randolph@jfs.ohio.gov

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all inclusive and may be changed at any time with or without notice. It not a contract of employment, express or implied. Job responsibilities may include other responsibilities as assigned by immediate supervisor, department head, or elected official.

Clinton County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.24 - $25.05 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Prescription drug insurance
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• On call

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20 - $25