What are the responsibilities and job description for the Child Welfare Caseworker - After Hours (Full-time) position at Montgomery County, OH?
Position Overview
Summary of Job Duties
If position is located in Health Services - CWC will assess child’s history, needs and align Managed Care Plan (MCP) selection best meet the child’s physical, behavioral health, vision and dental needs. CWC will receive, process, track payment, file and track appeals, grievances on denied claims. CWC will review invoices, ensure maximum benefit of payment is received from Medicaid prior to recommending the Health Services Supervisor that the Agency pay out of local funds. CWC will coordinate with caseworkers, foster parents, health services clerical to promote the completion of medical, dental, behavioral health and vision assessments as required in accordance with Ohio Administrative Code. CWC will monitor performance and make recommendations to the Supervisor to improve outcomes for youth in custody of CSD. CWC will coordinate with Managed Care Plan providers to ensure youth have an assigned Care Coordinator. CWC will serve as a liaison with the MCPs.
Assesses risk to children, family functioning and available supports in order to establish a plan for services which ameliorates the conditions which place children at risk.
Supports and develops team approach in working with birth families, kinship caregivers and foster families. Enables families and children to utilize appropriate community resources.
Develops and/or maintains constructive relationships with other agencies involved with children and families.
Maintains contact with service team members, i.e. treatment specialists, school and hospital.
Provides services to foster families which maintain children in their placement while supporting and facilitating timely reunification; provides an alternative permanent plan as a last resort.
Performs required record keeping functions and required paperwork; prepares written assessment reports and related documentation as required; attends staff meetings, case conferences, workshops, in-service training sessions and meetings.
Ensures that cultural issues are addressed in client case plans, consulting with other knowledgeable staff as needed.
Provides specific services to foster families to enhance their foster care experience, understanding of placement process, their roles and responsibilities, their capacity to accept and maintain child and support reunification process. Advocates for both natural families and foster families.
Contributes to decision making for the matching of children with their foster homes. Responsible for the coordination of placements including pre and post placement activities.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
(Performs Related Duties as Required)
Minimum Qualifications and Requirements
CWC 1 – Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Public Administration, Education, or related field; OR alternative, equivalent evidence of the Minimum Class Requirements.
CWC 2 – Master’s Degree in Social Work, Public Administration, Education, or related field. Preference given to candidates with field placements or volunteer experience involving casework responsibility with families and children; OR Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Public Administration, Education, or related field and at least two (2) years of related experience preferably in Child Welfare; OR alternative, equivalent evidence of the Minimum Class Requirements.
CWC 3 - Master's Degree in Social Work, Public Administration, Education, or closely related field with two (2) years of experience in Child Welfare, OR Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Public Administration, Education, or closely related field plus five (5) years of Social Work experience in Child Welfare; OR alternative, equivalent evidence of the Minimum Class Requirements.
Driving Requirement: Must maintain a current valid United States driver's license with an acceptable driving record and have proof of valid auto insurance.
Training and Development: First Aid, Defensive Driving, Car Seat Installation & Safety
