What are the responsibilities and job description for the Social Services Worker II-Child Protective Services position at Fayette County State of Ohio?
Company Description
FRINGE BENEFITS:
- Flexible work hours offered depending on agency needs
- Medical, dental, and vision available for employee, spouse, and family
- Employee assistance program provided to employees and their households
- Wellness program for employees and spouses enrolled in a medical insurance plan
- Paid sick leave, if earned leave is available
- Paid vacation after 1 year of service or with 1 year of prior countable service
- Ohio Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS)
- Deferred compensation plans available
- Employee Relations Committee
- Gym Membership Discounts
- Training Opportunities
Job Description
OBJECTIVE: Individual serves the public through effective implementation of federal/state regulations; Provides a wide range of casework services to children and families.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Primary duties include a wide range of casework services to children and families. These duties may include any combination of any of the following:
- Receiving, documenting, and screening allegations of child abuse/neglect.
- Investigation and/or assessment of child abuse/neglect referrals;
- Maintenance of a caseload of families/children who require protective assistance;
- Provision of adoption and post adoption services to children and families.
- This position requires extensive travel
Additional duties required based on functional job description include receiving and documenting allegations of child abuse/neglect and sharing with teammates in 24/7 on-call rotation.
The employee must possess the skills and ability to cope with diverse environments, health hazards and personal safety issues, including aggressive behaviors
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or related human services field. Must be able to read, write, speak and understand the English language.
LICENSURE OR CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: Must possess a valid Ohio driver’s license and maintain insurability under the County’s vehicle insurance policy. Employee will be responsible to drive own motor vehicle and may be required to travel, within and/or beyond the county or state limits
Additional Information
Department/Division: Job and Family Services-Social Services
Core Hours: Monday-Friday 7:00-5:30, non-traditional work hours and on call rotation
Salary Range: Pay Range 8 $20.87 - $26.05
Any offer of employment is subject to background investigation including, but not limited to, prior or current employment, criminal background checks, fingerprinting, and Child Welfare history checks.
Employees of the court are at-will employees and serve at the pleasure of the court; they are not in the classified civil service system and are not members of bargaining units. The court is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, religion, race, color, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, disability, military status or genetic information.
Salary : $21 - $26
