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Social Work Professional - Youth Defense Division (3817-47)

Hamilton County, Ohio

Cincinnati, OH | Full Time

$52k-64k (estimate)

6 Months Ago

Social Work Professional - Youth Defense Division (3817-47)

Hamilton County, Ohio Cincinnati, OH

$52k-64k (estimate)

Full Time 6 Months Ago

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Hamilton County, Ohio is Hiring a Social Work Professional - Youth Defense Division (3817-47) Near Cincinnati, OH

Social Work Professional- Youth Defense Division (3817-47)

Deadline to Apply:

Open Until Filled

Work Location:

Hamilton County Public Defender

230 East Ninth Street. 2nd Floor
Cincinnati, Ohio 45202

Work Hours:

80 hours/bi-weekly

Starting Salary:

$ 24.04 to $30.77 an hour

Requirements (Education, Experience, Licensure, Certification):

Four (4) year degree in an accredited college or university in social work or closely related curricula; Masters in Social Work preferred.
Current license for social work in the State of Ohio
One (1) year of experience in the field of social work, preferably associated with the juvenile justice system, counseling and knowledge of local social agencies and services.
Must have a car, good driving record, valid driver's license, and automobile insurance.

Job Duties (Summary):

Effectively communicates with juvenile clients and others, both inside and outside the Public Defender organization. Interviews clients and their families and all pertinent parties to compile social histories and information relative to clients' presenting problems, environment, behavior patterns, etc.
Obtains signed release forms from families and gathers all service provider history and provides psychosocial write-ups and case summaries to defense attorney. Maintains confidentiality of information relative to clients and other associates.
Collaborates with staff attorneys, court personnel, social services agencies, psychologists, court appointed guardian ad litems, probation officers and other professionals to provide best possible dispositional outcomes for client. Remains in contact with these professionals and completes community visits when necessary.

Investigates and proposes positive alternatives to incarceration, removal of child from the home or other potential penalties faced by the client. Assist in identifying service needs and treatment gaps of clients.
Visits clients in the Juvenile Detention Center and completes home visits when necessary.
Educates clients on the workings of the court system and provides information and referrals on community services to clients and families.
Creates educational materials for child clients, families, and attorneys.
Assists in designing and implementing a community training in participatory defense and other community outreach activities.
Creates a system to engage social work students in client support activities and supervises those students.
Develops protocols for ongoing data collection.
Attends court hearings, and other necessary meetings, for all clients and works with staff attorneys on defense strategies and on-going needs of the case.
Maintains a working knowledge of social agencies and community service providers and an open line of communication with such agencies.
Performs other similar and related duties as may be designated by the Director, social worker supervisor or staff attorneys.