Children Services Ongoing Caseworker

CHILDREN SERVICES-ONGOING CASEWORKER

Child Protection Agency is seeking highly motivated individuals to become child welfare casework professionals to support our core mission of protecting children by strengthening families.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Provision of Case Management Services to assigned caseload of families. Assess each child and family's strengths, needs, goals and objectives involving the family in the development of a written case plan. Maintain contact with the family during home visits providing supportive services.
• Involve service providers in case planning and throughout the process of the case.
• Prompt completion of required paperwork and documentation in accordance with agency policy and procedures.
• Prepare for and attend court hearings providing testimony when needed.
• Timely transfer of cases between units with completion of required paperwork and home visit with caseworkers.
• Represent the Agency to the community and to service providers.

Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Human Services related area. Salary commensurate with experience and education.
• Clean Driving Record with less than 4 points on your drivers license
• Ability to establish rapport, trust, and ethical boundaries with service population
• Strong writing skills with the ability to properly and accurately document case notes and files
• Ability to apply sound judgement when making decisions
• Ability to follow instructions and work independently with minimum supervision
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to meet deadlines and prioritize competing tasks
• Strong people and interpersonal skills with the ability to apply compassion and empathy, while dealing with stressful and difficult situations
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Life and Vision coverage. OPERS Retirement
• Flexible and Hybrid Schedule . While training will have to be in office every day (estimated 30 days).
• Opportunity to work 4 10's
• Staff use agency vehicles for travel

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Bellefontaine, OH 43311 (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 50% (Preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Bellefontaine, OH 43311