Social Services Worker

SUMMARY

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. Prepares child and/or older adult related cases for court, participates in legal action to establish legal guardianship in cases related to older adults, and meets procedural deadlines governing the management of social services cases set by the State of Ohio.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assesses cases screened in as child maltreatment, dependency, and/or families in need of services.
• 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.
• 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.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 403(b)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Loan forgiveness
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Norwalk, OH 44857