What are the responsibilities and job description for the Children Protective Services Ongoing Caseworker position at Brown County Department of Job and Family Services?
The Brown County Department of Job and Family Services is seeking a Children Protective Services Ongoing Caseworker to join our team!
Position Overview:
- Investigate complaints of child abuse, neglect, and dependency, assesses risk of further abuse/neglect and the need for continued protective services in-home and out of home.
- Complete investigation reports and work with law enforcement and court personnel in prosecution of child abuse cases.
- Testify in criminal and civil court hearings when necessary.
- Manage an ongoing caseload of children in custody and/or involved with Children Services.
- File complaints/motions and testify in Juvenile court in regard to abuse/neglect cases and provides accommodations for need for continued protective services.
- Initiate case plan development and coordinate services as related to such.
- Update case records while maintaining complete and accurate case files including summaries, required forms, dictations, and other documentation for the record and SACWIS computer system.
- Attend trainings, staff meetings, case conferences, treatment team meetings, and participates in community resource coordination.
- Work alone or with other persons in short or long-term team projects to resolve problems or conflicts in any area of county operations or to complete assigned projects at the direction of any supervisor or Director.
- Work aggressively to reduce or eliminate safety/risk concerns in current position or work location.
- Report safety/risk management issues to immediate supervisor.
- Complete any new and other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services-Related Studies.
- Must have and maintain a valid Driver’s License with an acceptable driving record.
- High degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Quality organizational skills and multi-tasking abilities.
Benefits:
- Competitive Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
- Ohio Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS)
- Deferred compensation plans available
- Paid Sick Leave
- Paid Vacation after 1 year of service
- Flexible work schedule
- Ability to earn overtime for compensation or accrual of comp time
- 11 paid Holidays per year
Salary:
- Starting rate of pay $18.37/hour based on experience
Qualified candidates may submit a completed resume to Janelle.Fussnecker@jfs.ohio.gov
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $18.37 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Education:
- Bachelor's (Preferred)
Experience:
- Social work: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18