Ongoing Caseworker

Starting pay range $20.24-$25.05 per hour (Based on education and expereince)

Essential Job Duties/Functions:

·         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.

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 submit cover letter and resume to Amanda.Randolph@jfs.ohio.gov