Child Welfare Caseworker

CHILD WELFARE CASEWORKER

at ASHTABULA COUNTY CHILDREN SERVICES, Ashtabula, Ohio

Applications are being accepted to fill a Child Welfare Caseworker position, a full-time position.

Responsibilities and Duties

A Child Welfare Caseworker works with families affected by abuse, neglect, or dependency issues to address safety, permanency, and well-being of children.

Qualifications and Skills

Applicant must meet the minimum requirements for a Child Welfare Caseworker per ORC 5153.112 which states the following:

(A) A public children services agency may hire as a caseworker only the following:

(1) A person who has a bachelor's degree in human services-related studies;

(2) A person who has a bachelor's degree in any field and has been employed for at least two years in a human services-related occupation;

(3) A person who has an associate's degree in human services-related studies

(4) A person who has been employed for at least five years in a human services-related occupation.

(B) For employment to continue, a person described in division (A)(2), (3), or (4) of this section must obtain a job-related bachelor's degree not later than five years after the date employment with the agency commences.

The position further requires the following skills and certifications:

• Must fully accept the vision and mission of the agency.
• Must be self-motivated and able to manage a schedule of conflicting demands.
• Must be able to form effective working relationships with children and families.
• Must be able to work mandated flexible hours including occasional evenings and weekends.
• Must be willing and able to work the after -hours emergency system on an occasional basis (Intake positions).
• Must be able to coordinate a variety of service providers.
• Must have a working knowledge of the sources of behavior problems in children.
• Must understand the counseling process.
• Must be able to plan for the specific needs of families and children.
• Must have a working knowledge of agency and state policies and procedures.
• Must be meticulous and punctual in documentation.
• Must have an awareness of and a commitment to the meeting of deadlines.
• Must be able to work effectively in a team environment.
• Must understand the urgency of and advocate for permanency for children.
• Must have a good working knowledge of community resources.
• Must have a good driving record.

Benefits

Employer subsidized medical coverage, participation in Ohio Public Employees Retirement System, paid holidays, vacation time and sick leave.

Application

Submit resume and letter of interest to Beverly DeFazio, Social Service Director via email, or mail 3914 C Court, Ashtabula, OH 44004

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $20.13 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan

Application Question(s):

• Do you have a bachelors degree in Social Work or a Related Field?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Social work: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20