Greene County Board of Commissioners Hiring for Children Services Caseworker at Xenia, Ohio Full Time

Description

This position has the potential for advance placement based on education, experience and operational need.
Caseworker 1 Level  $18.02/hr
Under the general supervision of the Unit Supervisor, aids individuals and families having problems concerning family relationships or other aspects of their social functioning affecting the unity of the family.
Caseworker 2 Level  $18.82/hr
Under the general supervision of the Unit Supervisor, aids individuals and families having problems concerning family relationships or other aspects of their social functioning affecting the unity of the family, with minimal supervision.   Assists with coaching Child Welfare Caseworker I, while maintaining and staying current with own cases.
Caseworker 3 Level  $19.08/hr
Under the general supervision of the Unit Supervisor, aids individuals and families having problems concerning family relationships or other aspects of their social functioning affecting the unity of the family, with minimal supervision.   Assists with coaching Child Welfare Caseworker I, while maintaining and staying current with own cases.
Caseworker 4 Level  $19.61/hr
Under the general supervision of the Unit Supervisor, aids individuals and families having problems concerning family relationships or other aspects of their social functioning affecting the unity of the family, with minimal supervision.  Assists with coaching and mentoring Child Welfare Caseworkers I, II, III and students.  Functions as a team leader while maintaining and staying current with his/her own cases and/or temporarily acting as Unit Supervisor.

Duties/Responsibilities

Caseworker 1 – COMPETENCY-BASED, ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Performs Related Duties As Required:
 
Any one position may not include all of the duties listed, nor do the essential functions cover all the duties which may be performed or required.
 
Determines whether children are safe or in imminent risk of harm.  Assesses allegations of abuse or neglect of children.  *Develops an initial assessment or investigation plan, including who to interview and in what order, what records and documents to obtain, what examinations to conduct and who should be involved in conducting an initial assessment or investigation. 
 
Analyzes assessment data and determines the need for interventions.  Assesses, delivers and/or coordinates the delivery of services to abused, neglected or dependent child/children, the family and/or substitute caregiver.
 
Determines whether each child is safe in his/her own home and what interventions will be needed to protect each child. Continually assesses children and families with whom the agency is currently involved, for abuse, neglect and safety in all settings.  Provides or ensures that needed emergency or crisis intervention services are delivered to the child and family.
 
Demonstrates a commitment to empowering others to solve their own problems.  Supports the capacity of people to grow and change. 
 
Studies children’s physical, cognitive, social, emotional and behavioral makeup and applies knowledge of human behavior and successful intervention methods with adults and children at various developmental stages to determine the underlying behaviors or conditions that contribute to the risk or maltreatment such as substance abuse, domestic violence, mental illness, etc.
 
Works with the family to identify the behaviors or conditions that must be addressed to reduce or eliminate the risk of maltreatment.  Evaluates the family’s progress toward reducing or eliminating future maltreatment risks. 
 
Identifies strengths and needs and engages the family in a strength-based, family-centered