Clinton County Job and Family Services-Ongoing/Protective Unit
Child Protection Caseworker Ongoing/Protective Unit
Clinton County Job and Family Services-Ongoing/Protective Unit, Wilmington, Ohio, United States, 45177
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Department: Clinton County Job and Family Services
*Employment Status: * Full-Time
*Hours: * Mon-Fri. 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. (Flexible schedule)
Probationary Period: 365 Days
*Reports to: * Child Protection Supervisor
Starting Pay Range: $20.85-$25.80 per hour (Based on education and experience)
*Essential Job Duties/Responsibilities: *
Ability to carry out verbal and written instructions.
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``` - Assesses safety, demonstrates critical thinking skills, and communicates effectively with a diverse public and professional audience.
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``` - Uses resources and interpersonal skills to conduct family search and engagement in order to keep families intact.
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``` - Ability to recognize unusual or threatening conditions and take appropriate action in line with agency safety protocols.
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``` - Provides direct casework services, information, and referrals to families and children on their caseload with the purpose of keeping families intact, assists in reunification and/or permanency planning.
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``` - Develops family case plans with all involved parties and regularly monitors progress.
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``` - Completes ongoing visits in the home and other locations with parents, children, and caregivers to review family progress towards their goals and assess child safety and well-being.
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``` - Prepares cases for court and testifies to case facts and advocates for the child(ren)s needs by providing recommendations for safety, permanency, and well-being.
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``` - Conducts drug screens.
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``` - Arranges and supervises visitation between children and parents.
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``` - Collaborates with educational, medical, behavioral health, and other community providers to ensure the well-being of the child.
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``` - Attends required child welfare training, agency meetings, and other training as requested.
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``` - Maintains accurate documents and records according to established procedures.
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``` - Able to meet multiple deadlines, be highly adaptive to change, and have a strong work ethic.
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``` - Responds and provides services while on call to provide 24-hour assistance.
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``` - Transports children to medical, school, visitation, and other necessary appointments as needed.
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``` - Demonstrates strong organizational and time management skills; ability to prioritize and coordinate multiple tasks.
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``` - Maintains confidentiality of case and agency information.
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``` - Complies with agency personnel policies and procedures in addition to federal, state, and local guidelines and rules.
Demonstrates
Department: Clinton County Job and Family Services
*Employment Status: * Full-Time
*Hours: * Mon-Fri. 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. (Flexible schedule)
Probationary Period: 365 Days
*Reports to: * Child Protection Supervisor
Starting Pay Range: $20.85-$25.80 per hour (Based on education and experience)
*Essential Job Duties/Responsibilities: *
Ability to carry out verbal and written instructions.
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``` - Assesses safety, demonstrates critical thinking skills, and communicates effectively with a diverse public and professional audience.
```{=html}
``` - Uses resources and interpersonal skills to conduct family search and engagement in order to keep families intact.
```{=html}
``` - Ability to recognize unusual or threatening conditions and take appropriate action in line with agency safety protocols.
```{=html}
``` - Provides direct casework services, information, and referrals to families and children on their caseload with the purpose of keeping families intact, assists in reunification and/or permanency planning.
```{=html}
``` - Develops family case plans with all involved parties and regularly monitors progress.
```{=html}
``` - Completes ongoing visits in the home and other locations with parents, children, and caregivers to review family progress towards their goals and assess child safety and well-being.
```{=html}
``` - Prepares cases for court and testifies to case facts and advocates for the child(ren)s needs by providing recommendations for safety, permanency, and well-being.
```{=html}
``` - Conducts drug screens.
```{=html}
``` - Arranges and supervises visitation between children and parents.
```{=html}
``` - Collaborates with educational, medical, behavioral health, and other community providers to ensure the well-being of the child.
```{=html}
``` - Attends required child welfare training, agency meetings, and other training as requested.
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``` - Maintains accurate documents and records according to established procedures.
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``` - Able to meet multiple deadlines, be highly adaptive to change, and have a strong work ethic.
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``` - Responds and provides services while on call to provide 24-hour assistance.
```{=html}
``` - Transports children to medical, school, visitation, and other necessary appointments as needed.
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``` - Demonstrates strong organizational and time management skills; ability to prioritize and coordinate multiple tasks.
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``` - Maintains confidentiality of case and agency information.
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``` - Complies with agency personnel policies and procedures in addition to federal, state, and local guidelines and rules.
Demonstrates