Children Services Case Worker ll

Under general supervision of the Children Services Supervisor, Deputy Director or Director provides casework and case management services to abused, neglected and dependent children and their families; provides supportive services to children and their families; evaluates the needs of children and families; recommends appropriate action and testifies on behalf of children; prepares and compiles documentation used in agency record-keeping and court hearings; completes assessments for Adult Protective Services (APS) as assigned.

An example of acceptable qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in a Human-Services related field, or a combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the duties of the position. Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.

(1) Responds to reports of abuse, neglect, dependency and family in need of services of children; conducts face to face interviews with children, parents, alleged perpetrators and community members; completes required visits to families' homes; completes referrals to law enforcement as necessary; obtains and documents referral information received verbally or in writing; completes all investigation activities within mandated timeframes; determines immediate safety of children and on an ongoing basis reassesses safety; provides parent education and training; works with co-workers and supervisor to obtain least restrictive placement settings for children needing out of home placements; arranges and supervises visitation between children and guardians; prepares children for adoption as needed; completes home studies and recruits and maintains foster parents. Consistently and continually (e.g. at all times) represents the agency in a positive and professional manner and provides appropriate internal and external customer service.

(2) Documents all work related activities in the Statewide Automated Child Welfare Information System (SACWIS) within established timeframes; completes additional reports as required such as Case Plans, Semi Annual Reviews, Safety Assessments, Family Assessments, etc.; attends and testifies in court hearings; participates in team meetings and advocates for least restrictive and safe options for children.

(3) Participates in on-call duties as scheduled or assigned; completes APS work as assigned.

(4) Attends staff meetings and training sessions as required.

(5) Maintains continuing education requirements, if any.

(6) Meets all job safety requirements and all applicable safety standards that pertain to essential functions.

(7) Demonstrates regular and predictable attendance.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

(8) Performs other related duties as assigned.