ONGOING CASEWORKER - CHILD PROTECTION UNIT

Posted: 12/17/2024

ONGOING CASEWORKER- CHILD PROTECTION UNIT
 
 
Department:                                 Clinton County Job and Family Services
Employment Status:               Full-Time
Hours:                                             Mon-Fri. 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. (Flexible schedule)                      
Probationary Period:               365 Days                                        
Reports to:                                   Child Protection Supervisor
Starting Pay Range:                 $20.85-$25.80 per hour (Based on education and experience)
 
Essential Job Duties/Responsibilities:
 
  • 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.
 
Minimum Qualifications
  • Must be able to complete essential job duties above.
  • Bachelor’s degree in social work or related field.
  • Valid Ohio Driver’s License required liability auto insurance, and reliable transportation.
  • Regular and predictable attendance; adhere to all agency policy and procedure.
  • Background checks consistent with requirements as outlined in OAC 5101:2-5-09 must be completed at employment and include, but are not limited to, the following:
    • Ohio Bureau of Criminal Identification (BCI)
    • FBI
    • State Automated Child Welfare System (SACWIS)
    • State Child Abuse/Neglect Central Registry Check for any state in which the applicant resided in the last 5 years
    • National Sex Offender Public Website
    • Bureau of Motor Vehicles
    • Pre-Employment Drug Screening
 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 send a cover letter, resume, and 3 professional references to Amanda.Randolph@jfs.ohio.gov
 
 
NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all inclusive and may be changed at any time with or without notice. It not a contract of employment, express or implied. Job responsibilities may include other responsibilities as assigned by immediate supervisor, department head, or elected official.
 
Clinton County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.