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
- 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
Fringe Benefits and Innovations
· Medical, Dental, Life and Vision coverage.
· Paid sick and vacation leave
· OPERS retirement
· Deferred compensation available
· Modified flex work schedule
· Work from home opportunities
· Alternate 4-10 work hour days