What are the responsibilities and job description for the SOCIAL CASEWORKER (ENTRY LEVEL) position at Morgan County Realty Inc?
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ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: The following duty statements are illustrative of the essential functions of the job and do not include other non-essential or marginal duties that may be required. The County reserves the right to modify or change the duties or essential functions of the job at any time. - Receives referrals and prepares information for qualification of services by conducting telephone and in-person interviews. - Initiates contacts with law enforcement, schools, medical personnel and other agencies to secure information which completes referrals. - Assists other caseworkers with the initial planing processes for services to be provided or arranged. This may include scheduling interviews, coordinating services, researching outside services, and submitting necessary reports and documents. - Conducts initial assessment of risk associated with abuse and neglect, and prepares documentation of the case for supervisory assignment. - Conducts client background checks and prepares quarterly statistical reports. - Prepares information for use in court cases and may testify on less complex cases. - Establishes and maintains working relationships with community organizations and resources as a representative and a member of the division's professional team. - Makes decisions regarding D&N cases, treatment requirements, and other decisions regarding client programs. - Performs other duties as assigned. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: - Ability to work cooperatively with relevant professional and community-based organizations; Federal, State, County and municipal agencies; private section businesses and others. - Ability to perform analysis relative to public policy, social service systems and program delivery processes. - Teamwork skills with particular emphasis on facilitation/coordination, collaborative results, and problem-solving. - Interpersonal skills which result in the facilitation and enhancement of client services. - Ability to make effective presentations to a variety of audiences. - Ability to engage in conceptual thinking and creative problem solving. - Knowledge of community services, resources, activities and purpose. - Skill in developing effective working relations with diverse community groups and individuals. - Ability to collect, organize and utilize relevant data to analyze and evaluate situations and programs both quantitatively and qualitatively. - Knowledge of current technology, and the ability to apply automated concepts and utilize the technology. - Knowledge of basic professional case management theories, concepts, and principles. - Knowledge of basic Colorado law governing protection of children and adults. - Knowledge of mandated programs and relevant eligibility criteria. - Ability to manage time effectively and meet mandated timelines. - Successfully complete the Child Welfare or Adult Protection Academy within 6 months of hire. WAGE: $54408/Yr. Days/Hrs.: Full Time Permanent Daytime Hrs. EDUCATION: Bachelor's degree in social or behavioral science, B.S.W., or other disciplines emphasizing social sciences. EXPERIENCE: No experience required. Administrative experience in an environment delivering programs and services or internship experience in a social services setting is a plus. COMPLEXITY/RESPONSIBILITY: Work is characterized by difficult decisions in determining and/or delivering services chosen from a series of alternatives. A thorough knowledge of specialized areas of work is required. SCOPE OF INTERPERSONAL CONTACTS: Incumbent may represent the County on matters of importance, contacts require the ability to extend a high degree of interpersonal skills. APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: If you meet the minimum requirements please click on How to Apply to view the application instructions. *You must be registered with Connectin Colorado in order to view information on how to apply for any of these jobs. Registration is available at no cost.*
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: The following duty statements are illustrative of the essential functions of the job and do not include other non-essential or marginal duties that may be required. The County reserves the right to modify or change the duties or essential functions of the job at any time. - Receives referrals and prepares information for qualification of services by conducting telephone and in-person interviews. - Initiates contacts with law enforcement, schools, medical personnel and other agencies to secure information which completes referrals. - Assists other caseworkers with the initial planing processes for services to be provided or arranged. This may include scheduling interviews, coordinating services, researching outside services, and submitting necessary reports and documents. - Conducts initial assessment of risk associated with abuse and neglect, and prepares documentation of the case for supervisory assignment. - Conducts client background checks and prepares quarterly statistical reports. - Prepares information for use in court cases and may testify on less complex cases. - Establishes and maintains working relationships with community organizations and resources as a representative and a member of the division's professional team. - Makes decisions regarding D&N cases, treatment requirements, and other decisions regarding client programs. - Performs other duties as assigned. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: - Ability to work cooperatively with relevant professional and community-based organizations; Federal, State, County and municipal agencies; private section businesses and others. - Ability to perform analysis relative to public policy, social service systems and program delivery processes. - Teamwork skills with particular emphasis on facilitation/coordination, collaborative results, and problem-solving. - Interpersonal skills which result in the facilitation and enhancement of client services. - Ability to make effective presentations to a variety of audiences. - Ability to engage in conceptual thinking and creative problem solving. - Knowledge of community services, resources, activities and purpose. - Skill in developing effective working relations with diverse community groups and individuals. - Ability to collect, organize and utilize relevant data to analyze and evaluate situations and programs both quantitatively and qualitatively. - Knowledge of current technology, and the ability to apply automated concepts and utilize the technology. - Knowledge of basic professional case management theories, concepts, and principles. - Knowledge of basic Colorado law governing protection of children and adults. - Knowledge of mandated programs and relevant eligibility criteria. - Ability to manage time effectively and meet mandated timelines. - Successfully complete the Child Welfare or Adult Protection Academy within 6 months of hire. WAGE: $54408/Yr. Days/Hrs.: Full Time Permanent Daytime Hrs. EDUCATION: Bachelor's degree in social or behavioral science, B.S.W., or other disciplines emphasizing social sciences. EXPERIENCE: No experience required. Administrative experience in an environment delivering programs and services or internship experience in a social services setting is a plus. COMPLEXITY/RESPONSIBILITY: Work is characterized by difficult decisions in determining and/or delivering services chosen from a series of alternatives. A thorough knowledge of specialized areas of work is required. SCOPE OF INTERPERSONAL CONTACTS: Incumbent may represent the County on matters of importance, contacts require the ability to extend a high degree of interpersonal skills. APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: If you meet the minimum requirements please click on How to Apply to view the application instructions. *You must be registered with Connectin Colorado in order to view information on how to apply for any of these jobs. Registration is available at no cost.*
Salary : $54,408