Children Services Caseworker

CHILDREN SERVICES CASEWORKER

needed to provide family preservation services, safety and family assessments, case planning, and referrals to community agencies to help prevent children from being removed from their homes. When needed, request a court order to remove a child from the home and testify in court hearings. Conduct interviews regarding sexual and physical abuse. Work closely with other community agencies including law enforcement, the court system, mental health providers and the school system. Interventions may involve the youth, the parent(s), school personnel, Juvenile Court, and/or agency and community workers. Must provide parent education, mentoring, constructive feedback, and occasionally transportation to appointments. Participation in on call rotation required.

The qualified candidate must possess:

ABILITY TO MAINTAIN CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION ABILITY TO PREPARE AND MAINTAIN ACCURATE AND TIMELY RECORDS WILLINGNESS TO TESTIFY IN CIVIL AND/OR CRIMINAL COURT PROCEEDINGS ABILITY TO PRIORITIZE MULTIPLE TASKS TIME MANAGEMENT SKILLS EXCELLENT WRITTEN/ORAL COMMUNICATION SKILLS ABILITY EXERCISE GOOD JUDGEMENT ABILITY MAINTAIN PROFESSIONAL BOUNDARIES COMPUTER PROFICIENCY

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree in social services or related field is required. Valid driver license and insurance required. Two years training and/or work experience in social services preferred.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$21.50 per hour

Benefits:

Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance Application Question(s): Are you willing to take a drug test?

Education:

Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

Social work: 2 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

Driver's License (Required)

Work Location:

In person