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JOB TITLE: Child Welfare - Caseworker

MUSTS: Must be able to pass a background check and drug screening. Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a Bachelor's degree (B.A. or B.S) required in Social Work or other human behavioral science field. One (1) years of full time professional social casework journey level experience required. Must have a valid driver's license. Completion of Child Welfare Caseworker Academy Training and certification within six months of hire, must maintain certification by obtaining 40 hours of annual CME. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Minimal physical effort generally required in the performance of duties under typically office conditions. Position requires the ability to operate a computer keyboard at an efficient speed. This might involve repetitive hand movements and fine coordination. Frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls, and to reach with hands and arms. The position is required to stand, sit for long periods of time, talk and hear. Hearing and vision correctable to normal ranges; close-up vision and the ability to adjust focus across an audience. Occasionally, the position may stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, carry, twist and push and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight. Required to communicate both orally and in writing. Must be able to reach and manipulate objects, tools or controls, and lift up to 25 pounds. This position requires some overnight travel.

SKILLS: Requires a working level knowledge of established theories, principles, and concepts of social casework practice related to child protection. Position requires continual development of knowledge to utilize professional techniques and concepts beyond the mere application of detailed rules and procedures. Therapeutic theories and practices relating to families and children. Child development, life stage development, attachment and bonding theories and appropriate parenting practices. Human physical, emotional, psychological and social stages of development. Knowledge of legal documents and legal processes. Knowledge of applicable privacy laws and statutes child protection issues and investigative procedures, laws and time lines, including Indian Child Welfare laws.

Advanced level skill understanding mediation process and family engagement process Experience accessing community resources available to assist clients Demonstrated cultural competency related to multi-cultural issues and differences Empathy for and ability to recognize domestic/family violence, developmental disabilities and the signs/symptoms of mental health issues. Intermediate Computer skills adequate to learn and operate software specific to DHS, and Microsoft office Excel, Word. Skill to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages. Skill to understand mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, fundamentals of geometry and trigonometry Skill to use basic math and apply concepts to practical situations. Negotiation skills to facilitate an agreement

Ability to gather and interpret data and draw valid conclusions. Ability to respond to each client with empathy and respect. Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems. Ability to deescalate chaotic and/or potentially violent situations and set limits when appropriate. Ability to deal with a variety of abstract and concrete variables. Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written and oral form. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports and legal documents. Ability to conduct research, to verify information and reconcile financial data. Abilit to prepare documentation for Court hearings. Ability to read and interpret policy and procedures. Ability to write routine reports that are clear and concise and correspondence. Ability to maintain sensitive and confidential information. Ability to respond to common inquiries of complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Ability to write speeches and articles for publication that conform to prescribed style and format. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization, attorneys and the courts. Ability to work in a stressful environment.

DUTIES: This position provides intake and/or ongoing social casework services to families where child abuse or neglect is present or suspected as well as youth in conflict. Assignments include the provision of extensive assessment and situational evaluation, counseling, crisis intervention, resource mobilization and information and referral around all areas of child protection.

WAGES: $48,000 annually.

BENEFITS: A full package of benefits is offered, and will be discussed with the employer.

JOB TO START: Immediately, as soon as a qualified applicant is hired.

DURATION: This is a permanent position.

SHIFT: This is a full-time job of 40 hours per week. Will generally work