Social Services Worker

The Social Services Worker investigates claims of abuse and neglect for children and older adults. Maintains caseload of children/families who have been determined to require the protective assistance services of the agency. May manage caseload of foster care and/or adoption assessments and placements.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Assesses cases screened in as child maltreatment, dependency, and/or families in need of services. Utilizes appropriate tools for information gathering, assessment, and decision making. Participates on the 24-hour Hotline team on a rotating basis. Conducts interviews with alleged victims, parents, caregivers, and witnesses. Works closely with law enforcement, schools, hospitals, mental health professionals, and other community partners. Responds immediately to situations of imminent risk of harm utilizing law enforcement, safety plans, and/or court intervention as needed. Provides case counseling, case management, and supportive services to clients and their families, including kinship caregivers. Maintains working knowledge of community resources and makes immediate referrals for applicable services. Prepares case plans and provides supportive services to assist families in meeting case plan objectives. Prepares and files summaries for motions and testifies in court. Provides placement services for children which includes preparing child for placement and gathering documentation for placement options/alternatives. Maintains complete and thorough documentation and case records and fully adheres to timeframes for completion of written work including assessments, case plans, case reviews, other documentation. Adheres to all relevant federal, state, and local rules and guidelines, and internal procedures. Must possess a valid State of Ohio's driver's license and auto insurance in accordance with

ORC 4509.5.

Must demonstrate regular and predictable attendance Other duties as directed by Supervisor, Administrator and/or Executive Director.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND SERVICE PROVIDER

Job Type:

Full-time Benefits:

Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible schedule Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement

Work Location:

Hybrid remote in Norwalk, OH 44857