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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.

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