Ongoing Caseworker

$43,389 - $50,232/Yr

Warren County Children Services - Lebanon, OH

Full-time - Entry Level

Lebanon, OH

About the position

The Ongoing Caseworker position at Warren County Children Services involves planning and providing services for children and families, focusing on both in-home and placement cases. The role requires interaction with various stakeholders, including law enforcement and community service providers, to ensure the safety and well-being of children. The caseworker will maintain case records, develop case plans, and coordinate services to support families in need.

Responsibilities

• Plan and provide services for children and families, both in-home and placement cases.
• Interact with Children Services staff, law enforcement, prosecutors office, courts, caregivers, and other community service providers.
• Prepare and maintain case records as required by law.
• Establish working relationships with families to identify problems and goals.
• Assess safety of children using the Safety Assessment document.
• Develop case plans consistent with statutory requirements.
• Coordinate services with community and area service providers.
• Assist families in accessing services, including information and referrals.
• Monitor and assess progress in achievement of case plan goals; amend case plans as necessary.
• Consult with the Prosecutors Office regarding Juvenile Court intervention.
• File complaints in Juvenile Court; prepare for hearings, testify; submit case plans and amendments, reports, and recommendations as required.
• Conduct and prepare reports of home investigations ordered by Juvenile Court.
• Conduct investigations of alleged abuse/neglect in already open cases.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work or a closely related field.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Adherence to detail.
• Valid Ohio Driver's License and dependable transportation.
• 102 hours of Core Child Welfare training in the first year of employment.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with children
• 1 year of social work experience (preferred)

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance