JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Under general supervision, provides case management services for children in the permanent custody of Warren County Children Services; perform recruitment and matching activities for children waiting for adoption; provides Post Adoption services to adoptive families and children including but not limited to Adoption Assistance and supportive services; prepare and maintain records and reports within the constructs of federal, state and local rule; collaborates with community services partners, testifying in court proceedings, preparation of court documents.
QUALIFICATIONS: Any combination of training and work experience which indicates possession of the skills, knowledge and abilities listed below.
Any combination of training and work experience which indicates possession of the skills, knowledge, and abilities necessary to perform job responsibilities. The minimum qualifications for this position are a four-year college degree in Social Work or a closely related field, completion of Core Training, experience in Child Welfare, 36 hours of ongoing in-service training required by ODJFS and the ability to work independently completing a full range of case activities.
LICENSURE AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
Valid Ohio Driver’s License
Dependable Transportation and Automobile Insurance
CORE Child Welfare training
Completion of Adoption Assessor Training and continuing education
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
1. Provide case management for children in the permanent custody of Warren County Children Services. This includes but is not limited to recruitment and matching activities for all children waiting for adoption, placement of children in permanent custody and providing case planning and/or independent living assessments.
2. Recruitment and matching for children in the permanent custody of Warren County Children Services.
3. Assist families through the process of Adoption Finalization; Provide post Adoption services to adoptive families and children. Administration of Adoption Assistance and other supportive services as needed.
4. Complete child specific home studies for children in the permanent custody of Warren County Children Services.
5. Establish working relationships with families to identify problems and goals.
6. Assess safety of children according to established safety factors and based upon training, judgement, education, and agency protocol.
7. Develop case plans consistent with statutory requirements which address identified problems by means of measurable, observable objectives and appropriate services.
8. Coordinate services with community and area service providers.
9. Assist families in accessing services, including information and referrals, reasonable transportation.
10. Monitor and assess progress and achievement of case plan goals; amend case plans as necessary and required by statute and rule.
11. Attend local, state and Warren County Children Services meetings and events when required for job completion.
12. Serve as liaison between foster/adoptive parents, caseworkers, and service providers.
13. Participate in Youth Centered Permanency Roundtable meetings.
14. Prepare for and participate in mandatory case reviews for all families.
15. Conduct and prepare interstate and intrastate home studies for purposes of placement and/or provision of adoption-related services; may also include courtesy supervision.
16. Follows all safety and health practices of the Warren County Board of
Commissioners as described in the attached addendum.
17. Other duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: (*indicates developed after employment)
KNOWLEDGE of:
Legal requirements pertaining to child abuse, neglect and dependency and provision of protective and supportive services; child welfare casework methods and practice; crisis intervention and community resources. Human behavior, child development, and family systems; definition, philosophy, values, outcomes, and practice implications regarding a family-centered, neighborhood-based approach to service delivery; impact of societal biases on service delivery (e.g., race, class, power); Ohio Department of Human Services Rules and Regulations regarding protective and placement services; Agency policies and procedures; Community resources; Agency Mission; knowledge of Microsoft software.
Knowledge of foster care and adoption rules from Ohio Department of Job and Family Services, Warren County Children Services policies and procedures, confidentiality law, child development and the effects of loss and separation, MEPA, and state monitoring.
ABILITY to:
Conduct effective interviews; define problems, collect factual data, and draw valid, objective conclusions; prepare accurate, concise, factual and objective written records, reports, correspondence, and forms in conformity with mandatory time frames; exercise sound judgement in sensitive, stressful, or possibly dangerous situations, develop and maintain mutually respectful working relationships with children services staff, law enforcement, prosecutor, courts, other agencies and public services providers, and the general public; ability to work independently and structure time efficiently, maintain neat appearance, courteous and professional demeanor at all times.
Communicate effectively; exercise sound judgment; develop and maintain working relationships with associates, Juvenile/Probate court, other agencies, and general public; ability to work independently; proficiency in SACWIS and Traverse systems.
SKILLS in:
The ideal candidate will have the following skills sets: Engaging, Assessing, Partnering, Planning, Implementing, Evaluating, Advocating, Communicating, Demonstrating Cultural and Diversity Competence, Collaborating.
Automobile operation and safety; in use of office equipment (computer system, telephone system, Microsoft office, word, and excel).
Interviewing, organization, assessment completion, composition of clear and concise written reports, correspondence with community and service providers, effective time management.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.86 - $24.15 per hour
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Work Location: In person
Salary : $21 - $24
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