This position will be responsible for a variety of roles within the child welfare unit including performing courtesy and conflict requests from other counties for all program areas, handling prevention and outreach services, serving as back-up to other CPS functions (including CPS and APS intake) and initiating CPS assessment cases. Position may provide outreach services to adults as well. Position will monitor the safety of children in their homes where neglect or abuse has been identified, conduct assessments that accurately identify strengths and needs of the family system and assess risk of continuing harm to the children. Position will work to strengthen the family’s capacity to protect and nurture the children through referrals to community resources, assisting with applying for services and model and support appropriate behaviors that will enhance family functioning. Position will document case information thoroughly and timely and provide consistent contact and follow-up with families.
The ability to work during the hours of 10am-7pm on an as-needed basis preferred as this position typically requires flexibility.

• Applicant must have knowledge of child welfare policies and practices;
• Applicant must have excellent oral and written skills;
• Applicant must be able to communicate effectively with individuals from varying cultures and backgrounds via phone and through personal contact; 
• Applicant must have computer proficiency and must be flexible to accommodate varied task assignments;
• Applicant must serve as an after-hours on-call worker in rotation with other workers;
• Applicant must be able to manage conflict, remain neutral and fair, engage people and build trust, and promote collaboration and consensus and
• Other duties may include providing parenting support to families and the facilitation of Child and Family Team meetings.

MSW from an accredited school of social work and completion of the Child Welfare Collaborative; MSW from an accredited school of social work plus one year directly related experience; BSW from an accredited school of social work and completion of the Child Welfare Collaborative plus one year directly related experience; BSW from an accredited school of social work plus two years directly related experience; four year degree in a human service field plus three years directly related experience; four year college or university degree plus four years of directly related experience.

• The ability to use best practices, strategies, professional judgment, and time management skills in complex situations is essential. 
• Candidates who are trained as CFT facilitators &/or in Triple P or other parenting curricula are encouraged to apply. 
• Fluency in Spanish desired but not required. English speaking applicants should apply.