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04/03/2017
Greene County Children Services Caseworker
Grene CDJFS
SALARY: See Position Description
OPENING DATE: 03/31/17
CLOSING DATE: 04/10/17 11:59 PM
DESCRIPTION:
This position has the potential for advance placement based on education, experience and operational need.
Caseworker 1 Level $15.12/hr
Under the general supervision of the Unit Supervisor, aids individuals and families having problems concerning family relationships or other aspects of their social functioning affecting the unity of the family.
Caseworker 2 Level $15.88/hr
Under the general supervision of the Unit Supervisor, aids individuals and families having problems concerning family relationships or other aspects of their social functioning affecting the unity of the family, with minimal supervision. Assists with coaching Child Welfare Caseworker I, while maintaining and staying current with own cases.
Caseworker 3 Level $17.31/hr
Under the general supervision of the Unit Supervisor, aids individuals and families having problems concerning family relationships or other aspects of their social functioning affecting the unity of the family, with minimal supervision. Assists with coaching Child Welfare Caseworkers I and II, while maintaining and staying current with own cases.
Caseworker 4 Level $18.65/hr
Under the general supervision of the Unit Supervisor, aids individuals and families having problems concerning family relationships or other aspects of their social functioning affecting the unity of the family, with minimal supervision. Assists with coaching and mentoring Child Welfare Caseworkers I, II, III and students. Functions as a team leader while maintaining and staying current with his/her own cases and/or temporarily acting as Unit Supervisor.
DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
Caseworker 1 - COMPETENCY-BASED, ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Performs Related Duties As Required:
Any one position may not include all of the duties listed, nor do the essential functions cover all the duties which may be performed or required.
Determines whether children are safe or in imminent risk of harm. Assesses allegations of abuse or neglect of children. *Develops an initial assessment or investigation plan, including who to interview and in what order, what records and documents to obtain, what examinations to conduct and who should be involved in conducting an initial assessment or investigation.
Analyzes assessment data and determines the need for interventions. Assesses, delivers and/or coordinates the delivery of services to abused, neglected or dependent child/children, the family and/or substitute caregiver.
Determines whether each child is safe in his/her own home and what interventions will be needed to protect each child. Continually assesses children and families with whom the agency is currently involved, for abuse, neglect and safety in all settings. Provides or ensures that needed emergency or crisis intervention services are delivered to the child and family.
Demonstrates a commitment to empowering others to solve their own problems. Supports the capacity of people to grow and change.
Studies children's physical, cognitive, social, emotional and behavioral makeup and applies knowledge of human behavior and successful intervention methods with adults and children at various developmental stages to determine the underlying behaviors or conditions that contribute to the risk or maltreatment such as substance abuse, domestic violence, mental illness, etc.
Works with the family to identify the behaviors or conditions that must be addressed to reduce or eliminate the risk of maltreatment. Evaluates the family's progress toward reducing or eliminating future maltreatment risks.
Identifies strengths and needs and engages the family in a strength-based, family-centered assessment process. Assesses a family's readiness to change and employs appropriate strategies for increasing motivation and building the helping relationship.
Refers children, parents, family members and/or substitute caregivers to supportive community resources for services (including, but not limited to day care, mental health, drug or alcohol treatment, homemakers, emergency, crisis intervention, etc.) to help them address issues that may be placing children at risk.
Makes visits with all children in care according to agency procedures and state mandates. Arranges and supervises visits between children in placement and biological family.
Develops, writes, implements, monitors and enters strengths-based, family-centered plans for each family into the Statewide Automated Child Welfare Information System (SACWIS), keeping objectives current and applicable and within appropriate limits.
Demonstrates the ability to maintain accurate and comprehensive case management documentation and reports within required timeframes. Writes, reviews, compiles and maintains accurate, up-to-date case management records.
*Knows and adheres to applicable agency procedures, states rules and accreditation standards. Protects the client's right to privacy and confidentiality as established by law and the professional standards of practice.
Presents self to agency personnel, clients, and the public in a professional, competent, and culturally-sensitive manner void of discrimination, sexual harassment, exploitation, coercion, manipulation, abuse, neglect, impaired practice and conflicts of interest.
Develops and maintains professional relationships with families while treating them with courtesy, respect, dignity, empathy and as individuals.
Establishes and maintains effective relationships with representatives of various social services agencies, boards, county officials, court officials, law enforcement, and other parties interested in children services. Develops collaborative relationships to provide team-oriented services and accomplish agency mission. Supports community activities that may have an impact on the agency.
Actively participates in internal agency meetings, including, but not limited to, Semi-annual Reviews, Committee Meetings, Agency work teams, etc.
Prepares and files court complaints, motions, and case-related documents with the court. Prepares case testimony and documentation for court hearings. Coordinates with the prosecuting attorney to present the case to the court. Attends court hearings as a part of the case requirement, as applicable. Collaborates with representatives of the judicial system on case-related matters.
Attends training based on identified training needs and utilizes concepts learned in training to improve practice.
Completes annual, required training.
Identifies and locates appropriate placement resources for children entering care or moving while in care. Plans for, places and is responsible for services to children in foster, kinship, adoptive homes, group homes and treatment centers, including the support of caregivers.
Works with primary families to create a permanent plan for a child in his/her own home, kinship care, foster care, group care, or adoptive care; locates prospective foster and adoptive homes; participates in adoption match meetings as requested.
Provides services to kinship care providers, foster parents and adoptive parents. Assists relative/kinship caregivers in identifying and accessing appropriate training.
Assesses the specific needs of children available for adoption. Handles requests for and provides post-finalization services.
Job Shadows with less-tenured Caseworkers.
Completes home studies on possible relative/kinship caregivers. Completes documentation for relative/kin placements.
Provides ongoing support to relative/kin caregivers with children placed in the home through home visits and phone contact. Assesses concerns related to care of children in kinship home and implements appropriate interventions.
Completes search and engagement activities for all children in agency custody without an identified permanent family.
Develops and maintains appropriate materials for use in relative/kinship services.
Develops and maintains collaborative relationships with other Greene County relative/kinship service providers.
Completes home studies for Kinship Permanency Incentive applications.
Researches and writes a thorough Child Study Inventory for each child in the permanent custody of Greene County Children Services.
Completes semi-annual updates of Child Study Inventories for all children remaining in the permanent custody of Greene County Children Services.
Provides culturally-competent services to clients, the public and colleagues in a manner which is sensitive to the service population's cultural and socioeconomic characteristics.
Provides emergency beeper coverage, as required by the beeper rotation schedule.
Transports clients and/or children in personal vehicle.
*Understands and incorporates the agency's Code of Ethics into casework practice.
Performs other duties as required.
Caseworker 2 - COMPETENCY-BASED, ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Performs related duties as required:
Participates in adoption match meetings as requested.
Articulates the needs of families and children to the community and solicits appropriate community involvement in meeting those needs.
Provides training to the community.
Works to prepare foster caregivers, mentors, or support persons to effectively meet their obligations and assures up-to-date information is available to enhance their effectiveness.
Participates as agency representative on external county and state teams and work groups.
Develops skills and knowledge of other service areas through activities such as cross training and job shadowing.
Coordinates special projects as assigned.
Conducts case transfers and case conferences. Facilitates Family Team Meetings as needed.
Coaches, mentors and provides guidance and leadership to less-tenured caseworkers, including but not limited to: answering questions, attending court with him/her, going on client visits, explaining paperwork, timelines, policies, procedures, etc. Provides training to agency staff and foster caregivers.
Will act as Supervisor in absence of Caseworker III, Caseworker IV and Supervisor, including conducting case conferences, unit meetings, trainings and other duties deemed necessary.
Caseworker 3 - COMPETENCY-BASED, ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Performs related duties as required:
Shares information from training with unit staff.
Provides training to agency staff.
Will act as Supervisor in the absence of the Caseworker IV and Supervisor, (or as instructed, even while supervisor is present), including conducting unit meetings, training, case conferencing, reading Family Activity Sheets, supervising students, case transfers, quality assurance and other duties deemed necessary. May perform duties across common units in special circumstances.
Demonstrates proficient skills in a specialized area developed through formal training of not less than 24 hours (beyond Core, basic requirements, and overviews or introductory levels).
Knows the components of and can facilitate an effective meeting. Facilitates Family Team Meetings and Primary Care Team Meetings as needed. Chairs/leads internal work teams.
Leads in Case Load Analysis (C.L.A.) case reviews and uses established methodology to review cases.
Caseworker 4 - COMPETENCY-BASED, ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Performs related duties as required:
Develops skills and knowledge of other service areas through activities such as cross training and job shadowing.
Provides training to agency staff and foster caregivers.
Will act as Supervisor in his/her absence (or as instructed, even while supervisor is present), including conducting unit meetings, training, case conferencing, reading Family Activity Sheets, supervising students, case transfers, quality assurance and other duties deemed necessary. May perform duties across common units in special circumstances.
Demonstrates expert skills in a specialized area developed through formal training of 40 hours or more (beyond Core, basic requirements, and overviews or introductory levels--all hours obtained at Caseworker III Level.
Coaches, mentors, and provides guidance and leadership to students during their field placement or practicum. Provides student and field supervisors with timely feedback to optimize the student's learning experience. Conducts case transfers.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Caseworker 1 ($15.12)
B.S.W. or Bachelor's degree in a Human-Services related field; any equivalent combination of education and/or related work experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above; valid Ohio driver's license; and proof of current vehicle insurance required.
Caseworker 2 ($15.88)
Same as a Caseworker 1 plus: 3 years of experience in the delivery of Family and Children Services..
Caseworker 3 ($17.31)
Same as Caseworker 1 plus: 4 years experience in the delivery of Family and Children Services.
Caseworker 4 ($18.65)
Same as Caseworker 1 plus: 6 years of experience in the delivery of Family and Children Services.
*Developed after employment.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:
Preferred Qualifications
Caseworker 1 - 4 - M.S.W. or Master's Degree in a Human-Services related field; L.S.W.
PCN:90233
Greene County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, religion, age, disability or military status in employment or the provision of services.
hr@co.greene.oh.us
Position #17-00071
CHILDREN SERVICES CASEWORKER
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Children Services Caseworker Supplemental Questionnaire
*1. County Driver Eligibility Standard: Do you have a suspended license?
Yes No
*2. County Driver Eligibility Standard: Do you have 3 or more moving violations in the past 3 years?
Yes No
*3. County Driver Eligibility Standard: Have you had a DUI or OVI conviction in the past 3 years?
Yes No
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