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Social Service Worker 4

County of Portage -
Ravenna, OH

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Job Details

From $24.53 an hour

Qualifications

Computer operation
Professional ethics
Copy machines
Windows
Driver's License
Bachelor's degree
Driving
Fax machines
Conflict management
Data entry
Productivity software
Faxing
Customer service problem-solving
Time & attendance systems

Full Job Description

TITLE: Social Service Worker 4

DIVISION: Child and Adult Protective Services

WORKING HOURS: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm, 8:30 am – 5:00 pm or 9:00 am - 5:30 pm Monday-Friday or 7:00 am – 5:30 pm Monday-Thursday or Tuesday-Friday.

JOB OBJECTIVES: Under the direct supervision of a Child and Adult Protective Services Supervisor, performs investigations/assessments of child/elder abuse and neglect referrals and determines what type of protective/placement and/or services are needed. Incumbent is responsible for establishing individual or family case/permanency case plans with clients, specifying goals and objectives for the client, child and his/her family and securing and monitoring placement providers.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Perform initial assessment investigations on child abuse and neglect referrals. Determine if child/children are at risk and what type of protective/placement and/or support services are needed.
Make emergency removals, protective services assessments, and provides on-going protective/placement services to families. Complete the Comprehensive Assessment Planning Model - Interim Solution (CAPMIS) tool and develop safety assessments, family assessments, safety plans, case plans, etc.
Create family case/permanency case plans with clients, specifying goals and objectives for the child and his/her family. Provide intensive case management and supportive service, both on an individual and family basis, to the child, natural family, foster family and/or significant others when applicable.
Respond to emergency and crisis situations involving families and children both efficiently and effectively.
Receive reports of child and elder abuse and neglect through the abuse hotline. Ability to screen information and prioritize reports to determine if further investigation is appropriate according to State mandates.
Monitor and participate in the evaluation of support services to include collateral contacts with schools, law enforcement agencies, health care personnel, community, and Juvenile Court authorities.
Monitor court-ordered supervised visits between child and family members.
Initiate and maintain case records, dictation, including preparation of required forms, case narratives, correspondence, and case documentation.
Testify in court proceedings and/or prepare and file court-required documents, as required.
Perform initial assessments and investigations concerning elder abuse, elder neglect or elder exploitation, as defined by ORC 5101.62 for persons 60 years of age or older. Provide initial crisis intervention/protection and counseling to Adult Protective Services (APS) clients and arranges for treatment services and supportive services goals.
Petition the county Probate Court to include testifying concerning safety and/or competency hearings when necessary.
Assist APS clients and/or their community-based service agency for admission to medical treatment centers, adult foster care, or nursing homes.
Maintains caseload of Interstate Compact Cases
Supports foster families in the foster home licensing process and maintains caseload of foster families that are licensed by the agency
Recertifies licensed foster homes and takes necessary actions when support, interventions and violations are necessary.
Upon receipt of placement referrals, secures placement for youth that have open cases with Child Protective Services.
Monitors all placement providers licensed and contracted by Portage County Job and Family Services.
In the absence of the full-time after-hours CARES worker, participates in child welfare after-hours, providing initial investigation and crisis intervention on after-hours, weekend and holiday child abuse and neglect referrals.
Adhere to State required mandates and submit required documentation in required timeframes.
Enter/retrieve data from automated computer (State, Court Systems)
Participate in various agency required meetings (Family Team Meetings, Prosecutor meetings, Unit meetings, etc.)
May organize or participate in child/elder workshops
Make speeches to the general public and social services agencies.
Keeps current in areas of responsibility by attending skill development conferences, seminars, or State-sponsored programs related to Federal, State laws, rules, and regulations.
Demonstrate regular and predictable attendance.
Operate a motor vehicle as needed to perform the essential functions.

NON-ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

May assist in training new employees.
Perform other related Essential and Non-Essential functions as needed.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Systems: Ability to operate computers for data input and retrieval; proficiency in Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office, and web browsers (Internet Explorer and Google Chrome), knowledge of CRIS-E, OIES, SACWIS, ODAPS, OWCMS, SETS, CFIS, MUNIS, MITS, BUY-IN, eGateway, eQuil, CCIDS, OCLQS, Time Force, Agency’s Digital Imaging systems and other systems as required by program area responsibility.

Equipment: Incumbent operates equipment such as, but not limited to, the following: personal computer, printer, calculator, multi-functional copier, fax machine, shredder, cell phone, camera, and children’s car seats.

Competencies: To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies in the position.
- Adherence to Agency Policies – Adhere to the rules of the agency (i.e. take breaks/lunches when scheduled, clock in/out appropriately, conform to dress code policy).
- Attendance & Punctuality – Is consistently at work and on time; Arrive at meetings and appointments on time.
- Attitude & Demeanor – Exhibit a positive and supportive attitude, open and receptive to constructive feedback and direction, exhibit patience and able to control and regulate emotions.
- Communication Skills – Communicate clearly and informatively using multiple methods and forms of media. Present numerical data effectively.
- Customer Service – Manage difficult or emotional customer situations. Respond promptly and effectively to customer needs. Solicit customer feedback to improve service.
- Ethics – Treat people with respect. Keep commitments. Maintain confidentiality. Uphold organizational values. Work with integrity and maintain high standards of integrity.
- Independent Decision Making – Make correct decisions and stand behind decisions.
- Initiative – Volunteer readily. Undertake self-development activities. Seek increased responsibilities. Take independent actions and calculated risks. Look for and take advantage of opportunities. Ask for and offer help when needed.
- Interpersonal Skills – Focus on solving conflict, not blaming. Listen to others without interrupting. Keep emotions under control and use reason when dealing with emotional topics. Remain open to others’ ideas and try new things.
- Professionalism – Approach others in a tactful manner. React well under pressure. Treat others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position. Accept responsibility for own actions. Follow through on commitments; exercise common sense and good judgment about his/her appearance.
- Teamwork – Balance team and individual responsibilities to help accomplish work goals. Exhibit objectivity and openness to others’ views. Give and welcome feedback. Contribute to building a positive team spirit. Put success of team above own interests. Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives. Support everyone’s efforts to succeed.
- Time Management – Demonstrate the ability to prioritize assignments & effectively schedule time. Complete assignments on time, generate work in an allotted time, and complete work in an accurate and thorough manner.
  
  Job Standards: Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Human Development or another social service field required. Paid experience providing services to children and/or to persons 60 years of age or older preferred. Must possess a valid Ohio driver’s license and maintain continuing eligibility under the existing County driver eligibility standards.
**Educational standards under Ohio Administrative Code 5101:2-33-55 - New hire or current employee that does not meet the above educational requirements shall obtain a human services bachelor’s degree no later than five years after the date of employment with the agency. Employer will inform the PCSA caseworker of the educational requirements for continued employment.

Portage JFS Internal Employees

Portage JFS employees who do not meet the education recommendations at time of application but have passed probation in their current position, do not have an active performance improvement plan or discipline action on file within the last 12 months of employment and have experience working with individuals or family systems may apply, interview and be considered for this position. Internal JFS employees would be required to complete the mandated educational requirements as stated above. JFS management will assign internal employee approved mandatory training to support the mandates of the position.
DIFFICULTY OF WORK
Work consists of varied, non-standardized tasks requiring the knowledge of established policies, rules, procedures, and laws.
RESPONSIBILITY
Supervisor provides general guidance allowing for the planning of procedures and methods to attain objectives. Errors in work may cause inaccuracies in reports or records resulting in affecting the work of others and affecting the safety and protection of children and elderly.
PERSONAL WORK RELATIONSHIPS
Incumbent has contacts with co-workers, other County employees, general public, law enforcement, court authorities, community agencies and schools. The purpose of these contacts is to coordinate departmental efforts and with other County departments and outside entities to help provide a safe environment and protective services for children and the elderly.
PHYSICAL EFFORT AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

Physical Requirements: Incumbent performs active work that may require lifting up to fifty (50) pounds occasionally. Ability to operate a motor vehicle.

Physical Activity: Incumbent performs the following physical activities: walking, standing, kneeling, crawling, bending, twisting, reaching above shoulders, reaching below knees, talking, hearing, driving and repetitive motions.

Visual Activity: Incumbent performs work where the seeing job is close to the eyes and far away. Peripheral and depth perception are also necessary; Ability to drive at night.

Job Location: Incumbent primarily works in an office environment with no exposure to adverse environmental conditions but frequently travels to locations with possible adverse environmental conditions.

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