What are the responsibilities and job description for the Social Services Worker position at Huron County Department of Job & Family Services?
The Social Services Worker investigates claims of abuse and neglect for children and older adults. Maintains caseload of children/families who have been determined to require the protective assistance services of the agency. May manage caseload of foster care and/or adoption assessments and placements.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assesses cases screened in as child maltreatment, dependency, and/or families in need of services.
- Utilizes appropriate tools for information gathering, assessment, and decision making.
- Participates on the 24-hour Hotline team on a rotating basis.
- Conducts interviews with alleged victims, parents, caregivers, and witnesses.
- Works closely with law enforcement, schools, hospitals, mental health professionals, and other community partners.
- Responds immediately to situations of imminent risk of harm utilizing law enforcement, safety plans, and/or court intervention as needed.
- Provides case counseling, case management, and supportive services to clients and their families, including kinship caregivers.
- Maintains working knowledge of community resources and makes immediate referrals for applicable services.
- Prepares case plans and provides supportive services to assist families in meeting case plan objectives.
- Prepares and files summaries for motions and testifies in court.
- Provides placement services for children which includes preparing child for placement and gathering documentation for placement options/alternatives.
- Maintains complete and thorough documentation and case records and fully adheres to timeframes for completion of written work including assessments, case plans, case reviews, other documentation.
- Adheres to all relevant federal, state, and local rules and guidelines, and internal procedures.
- Must possess a valid State of Ohio’s driver’s license and auto insurance in accordance with ORC 4509.5.
- Must demonstrate regular and predictable attendance
- Other duties as directed by Supervisor, Administrator and/or Executive Director.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND SERVICE PROVIDER
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Norwalk, OH 44857