Social Service Worker 2

Noble County Department of Job and Family Services-Caldwell, Ohio Seeks candidate for the position of Social Service Worker 2 Classification: Pay Range 7 Starting Rate: $21.97 FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Bargaining Unit: AFL-CIO, Local 3971 Civil Service Status: Classified Position Summary: Under the direction of the Supervisor, the Social Service Worker 2 will conduct investigations of child abuse/neglect and as needed with families that need ongoing support as well as work with families in need of foster care placement and/or adoption, which could include foster home certification and recertification; handles difficult and emergency cases; completes assessments of needs; makes referrals to service providers including counselors, Help Me Grow, family coaches, parenting classes, budgeting, and community resources to help remove various barriers, making it necessary for the agency to be involved. Responsible for agency after-hours on-call coverage on a rotating basis, but at a minimum of monthly. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: · Investigates and maintains caseload of child abuse/neglect for ongoing cases · Foster care placement and/or adoption, which could include foster home certification and recertification. · Maintains necessary case records, data and supportive material; prepares and compiles social histories, case plans, court documents and referrals. · Completes forms and writes reports as required by law or for research activities; compiles with federal and state standards in providing progress notes, treatment plans, case plans and evaluations; and prepares any necessary correspondence to families, courts, state and community agencies. · Establishes and maintains working relationship with other agencies to ensure the provision of services to clients, establishes and maintains working relationship with courts, Prosecuting Attorney, law enforcement officials, clients and respective families and makes court appearance as necessary. · Attends conference and workshops, as needed. · Responsible for agency after-hours on-call coverage on a rotating basis, but with a minimum of monthly. · Performs other miscellaneous duties as assigned by the Director. Minimum Qualifications: · Bachelor's degree in social work or relatable fields as approved by the director []{times="" new="" roman",=""}