Delaware County Social Services Worker III

Delaware CDJFS

Delaware County Department of Job & Family Services

Position: Social Services Worker III

Job Description:

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Investigates reports of child abuse/neglect and dependency to determine the validity of the reports and to assure the safety of the involved individuals in accordance with agency policy and procedures and Ohio Administrative Code;
Removes individuals from their homes when the investigation reveals that the individuals are in immediate danger of physical injury, emotional harm, or neglect;
Hold as confidential, all aspects of the job;
Consults with the Prosecutor’s Office regarding criminal and/or juvenile court filings;
Prepares investigations and ongoing summaries for the Prosecutor and case records;
Testifies in Juvenile and/or Common Pleas Courts regarding evidence gathered during the course of the investigation and/or case planning;
Is on 24-hour emergency call for one week periods as scheduled;
Provides crisis intervention and other case management services to individuals;
Creates and maintains case records that contain necessary investigation documentation, related activities, and State required documentation;
Works with other public and private agencies in obtaining and providing necessary information concerning referrals;
Conducts community training on issues pertaining to child abuse and neglect;
Devises correspondence, completing forms and developing reports associated with the public assistance operations;
Handles client complaints and public inquiries regarding programs;
Mentors students, college interns and new employees;
Demonstrates regular and predictable attendance;
Attends various training sessions, video conferences, and workshops.
Performs typing, word processing, and related computer operations;
Works overtime and outside of typical work schedule/business hours as required; and
Other duties as assigned.

Application Details: Please go to the Delaware County website to apply Click Here

Exp Date: 5/21/2017

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