Children Services Caseworker I

Our Mission: Through compassion and dedication, we support and strengthen individuals and families in Union County. Are you compassionate about helping others? Do you want to make a positive impact on your local community? **Does a work environment that promotes work/life balance and is supportive of professional advancement interest you? If so, we encourage you to apply today! WHAT WE OFFER Flexible work schedules available after probation. 11 paid holidays each year. Sick leave accrual that begins on day one, totaling about three weeks per year. Top-tier health and wellness, dental, and vision insurance programs (large percentage paid by Union County). OPERS retirement benefit, with a healthy County contribution (10% paid by employee and 14% paid by Union County). Life insurance free of charge for employees and their families. On-call stipend, and overtime pay for hours worked while on-call. JOB STANDARDS Bachelor’s degree in a Human-Services related field; OR a combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the duties of the position. Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills. Demonstrates regular and predictable attendance. Consistently and continually represents the agency in a positive and professional manner and provides appropriate internal and external customer service. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Completes required visits to families’ homes. Completes referrals to law enforcement as necessary. Obtains and documents referral information received verbally or in writing. Provides transportation for families and children and arranges and supervises visitation between children and guardians. Assists caseworkers with determining safety of children. Provides parent education and training. Provides primary case management on cases for caseworkers in their absence or as assigned. Works with co-workers and supervisor to obtain least restrictive placement settings for children needing out of home placements and completes home studies. Documents all work related activities in the Statewide Automated Child Welfare Information System (SACWIS) within established timeframes and completes additional reports as required such as Case Plans, Semi-Annual Reviews, etc. Attends and testifies in court hearings. Assists with case aide duties, such as gathering medical and educational records, redacting documents, completing visitation attempts when assigned, and carrying a case load or completing an intake when assigned. Help with foster parent event planning and support. Completes APS work as assigned. Maintains required licensures and certification, if any.