A Family, School, or General Social Worker provides specialized assistance to vulnerable families and children. Intervenes in crisis situations; evaluates individual and family needs, helps clients get access to health care, mental health care or social services such as housing assistance. Advocates for clients and provides follow up visits. May work with teachers, parents and school administrators to help students improve academically and deal with social issues such as bullying.
Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in one of the following or related fields: Public administration, human services, psychology, criminology, human resources, behavioral or social science, education, or social work. Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills. Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION
For purposes of 42 USC 12101: 40% (1) Responds to reports of abuse, neglect, dependency, and families in need of children services; conducts face-to-face or phone interviews with children, parents, alleged perpetrators and community members; completes required visits to family homes and makes assessments; completes all investigations; determines immediate safety of children and monitors and reassesses on a ongoing basis; provides parent education and training; collaborates with law enforcement; administers drug screens; makes referrals to community resource providers to access appropriate supportive services; researches client criminal and children's services histories; maintains client confidentiality; facilitates and monitors family visitation; responds to phone calls, emails, and text messages according to policy; may conduct child removals and find placement for the children, provides transportation for child and/or parents, screenings, intake reports, Conduct 90 day & SARS. 40% (2) Documents all work related activities in the Statewide Automated Child Welfare Information System (SACWIS) and Traverse within established timeframes; completes additional reports as required such as case plans, status reports, safety assessments, family assessments, case reviews etc.; attends and testifies in court hearings; participates in interviews conducted by law enforcement and educational systems; files complaints with the prosecutor's office; conducts analysis of provider reports. Participates in Family team meetings; completes paperwork for court filings and case transfers; processes report and releases. 15% (3) Conducts equipment and office furniture inventories; provides receipts for all purchases. (4) Attends training, conferences, and meetings. (5) Maintains required licensures, certification, and continuing education requirements, if any. (6) Meets all job safety requirements and all applicable safety standards that pertain to essential functions. (7) Demonstrates regular and predictable attendance.
OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
5% (8) Performs other duties as assigned. (9) This position is required to be on call.
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Full-time Benefits:
Dental insurance Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Paid time off Vision insurance
