Do you like to work with children? Do you want a job where you make a difference one on one and in your community? Can you provide every client with equal priority and work to secure the best resources for their individual situation?
Can you balance empathy and professionalism? Can you be proactive in your communication with clients and follow up regularly?
BCCYF is committed to strengthening families, protecting the rights and welfare of children, and ensuring children have opportunities for health development free from abuse or neglect.
A typical workday as caseworker is varied and fast paced; you'll juggle problem-solving, decision-making, and time management.
conduct in-person appointments to discuss case progress or assess the home environment; talk with medical personnel and in-home care workers to assure clients receive proper medications, meals, and level of attention, including suitable living situations and / or access to rehabilitation programs.
Requirements
Qualified applicants must hold a bachelor's degree that includes or is supplemented by 12 college credits in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, criminal justice, or other related social sciences OR possess two years as a county social services aide III with two years of college-level coursework that includes 12 credits in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, criminal justice, or other related social sciences OR any equivalent combination of experience and education that includes 12 college credits in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, criminal justice, or other related social sciences and one year as a county social services aide III or similar position performing paraprofessional case management functions.
Not sure if you qualify? Apply for consideration.
Benefits
Competitive benefits package starts first of the month following 30 calendar days and includes 90% employer-paid PPO healthcare with vision and three-tier prescription components, pension plan, public employer's equivalent of 401(k), short-term disability, term life insurance, a menu of voluntary benefits that includes dental and Aflac, 14 annual paid holidays, and other time-off provisions.
This position is eligible for a hiring incentive of $2000 or $5000; contact Human Resources for details. Starting rate is $20.
00 / hour or $20.50 / hour depending on qualifications x 37.5-hour workweek that also entails overtime, off-hours coverage across holidays and weekends, and call-out pay.
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Last updated : 2024-05-03
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