Children Services Caseworker I

WAGE RANGE: $21.58-$29.26 ?CLASS DESCRIPTION Under general supervision of the Children Services Supervisor, Program Administrator, or Executive Director, provides casework and case management services to abused, neglected, and dependent children and their families; provides supportive services to children and their families; evaluates the needs of children and families; recommends appropriate action and testifies on behalf of children; prepares and compiles documentation used in agency record-keeping and court hearings. QUALIFICATIONS An example of acceptable qualifications: Completion of a bachelors degree in social work or a related field. High degree of knowledge regarding child welfare laws, procedures, and policy. Any combination of education, training, and/or experience equivalent to the minimum qualifications stated above. LICENSURE OR CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS Must possess a valid Ohio driver's license and the ability to maintain auto insurance required by law and agency needs and must have access to a private vehicle on a daily basis. EQUIPMENT OPERATED The following are examples only and are not intended to be all inclusive: Motor vehicle, personal computer, laptop, applicable computer software, office phone system, printer, copy machine, scanner, fax machine, ten-key calculator and other standard business office equipment. INHERENTLY HAZARDOUS OR PHYSICALLY DEMANDING WORKING CONDITIONS The employee has exposure to chemical compounds found in an office environment (e.g., toner, correction fluid); is exposed to possible injury due to unclean or unsanitary conditions; has contact with potentially violent or emotionally distraught persons; has exposure to hazardous driving conditions; has exposure to potentially vicious animals; has exposure to bed bugs, lice, scabies and other insects; works in or around crowds; ascends and/or descends ladders, stairs, or scaffolds; has to work irregular hours. Note : In accordance with the U.S. Department of Labor physical demands strength ratings, this is considered lightwork. ** ** JOB DESCRIPTION AND WORKER CHARACTERISTICS ** ** JOB DUTIES IN ORDER OF IMPORTANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION: 40% (1) Responds to reports of abuse, neglect, dependency and family in need of services of children; conducts face to face interviews with children, parents, alleged perpetrators and community members; completes required visits to families homes; completes referral