Social Services Worker

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