Objectives

Perform basic assessments of clients' needs for medical, financial, housing assistance & other possible community resources. Provides input in formulation of re-entry plan & makes necessary referrals or submits required paperwork for eligibility determination by providers; assists clients with applying for/obtaining the services listed above; collections, prepares & maintains data for assessments. Obtains releases of information for clients and families pertaining to representation; requests records pertaining to representation, including but not limited to court records, medical records, education records, and children’s services records).

Job Standards

• Four (4) year degree in an accredited college or university in social work or closely related curricula.
• Must have a current license for social work in the State of Ohio.;
• Must possess a State of Ohio Driver’s License and acceptable driving record;
• Must meet and maintain qualifications for driving on county business as a continued condition of employment;
• One (1) year of experience in the field of social work, preferably associated with the judicial system, counseling, and knowledge of local social agencies and services.
• All required licenses and certificates must be maintained as a condition of continued employment.

Essential Functions

• Interviews clients to observe and discover additional facts, attitudes, reactions.
• Makes field investigations, including discussions with client family members, friends, neighbors, etc.
• Communicates with witnesses.
• Makes recommendations relative to sentencing alternative, clients' efforts to correct problems, etc.
• Prepares pre-sentence reports.
• Maintains a knowledge of social agencies and their services and a line of communications with such agencies.
• In cases that result in incarceration, when appropriate, pursues early release options, advises client, etc.
• Performs other similar and related duties or duties as may be designated by attorneys.
• Other duties as assigned.

Supplemental Information

NON-ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Performs related non-essential functions as required.

• Knowledge of Ohio criminal law;
• Ability to understand and apply rules, regulations, and guidelines;
• Knowledge of English usage, grammar, spelling, and punctuation;
• Knowledge of and the ability to use basic math and accounting concepts;
• Knowledge of and the ability to use security measures for handling confidential and sensitive material;
• Ability to effectively organize and prioritize assignments;
• Ability to define and solve problems, collect data, establish facts, draw valid conclusions and recommend solutions using judgment, and analytical skills;
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing;
• Ability to provide exemplary customer service including the ability to work effectively with customers who may be upset, distraught, irate, emotionally or otherwise unable to function with a reasonable range of constructive behaviors;
• Ability to exercise professional judgment, and independent decision-making authority;
• Ability to work independently, under pressure, and to set and achieve goals;
• Ability to organize and maintain large volumes of information and paperwork; and
• Ability to effectively plan independently and in collaboration with other staff units and outside agencies.

Equal Opportunity Employer
M/F/D/V