HOURS: Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Travel and overtime may be required based on business need, position may involve working evenings and weekends.
DUTIES: This position performs the responsibilities of a Social Work Case Manager (SW2) and has the following responsibilities:

• Manage a caseload of children and families that require ongoing service provision to ensure child safety.
• Evaluate the on-going safety and risk of the child by conducting home visits with the children and parents’ involved and documenting these contacts;
• Manage a diverse caseload of children and families that require ongoing service provision and oversight by the Department of Human Services and potentially the courts;
• Create child-centered family plans in accordance with the Code of Iowa that analyze and assess the strengths and needs of the child and family and address on-going safety and risk concerns;
• Assess the ongoing risk to the child, develops safety plans, assess the strengths and needs of the child and family, and makes recommendations to various county attorney’s and courts;
• Frequent interactions with law enforcement, medical/mental health community partners, schools, legal partners etc.;
• Required to participate in and provide professional testimony in Juvenile Court, District Court, and Appeal Court;
• This position will represent the Department in the community as directed by the supervisor;
• Use of computer and network accessibility is a requirement as well as participation in various training sessions offered by the Department;
• Assigned hours are Monday thru Friday 8:00am to 4:30pm; however at times, overtime could be required in order to assure the safety of children;
• Must have a valid driver’s license and be able to travel.

• Experience in the following competencies is preferred:

• Case Plan Development and Critical Thinking Skills
• Excellent Communication and Customer Service Skills
• Professional presence and Strong Work Ethic
• Strong Teamwork and Consultation
• Good Report Composition and Writing Skills

Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university;

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