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COUNTY OF LOGAN-CHILDREN'S SERVICES CHILD WELFARE SOCIAL SERVICES WORKER-ONGOING in Bellefontaine, Ohio

 

Want to make a difference in the life of a child? Logan County Children's Services is a Child Protection Agency seeking highly motivated individuals to become child welfare casework professionals to support our core mission of protecting children by strengthening families.

Responsibilities and Duties

  • Provision of Case Management Services to assigned caseload of families. Assess each child and family's strengths, needs, goals and objectives involving the family in the development of a written case plan. Maintain contact with the family during home visits providing supportive services.
  • Involve service providers in case planning and throughout the process of the case.
  • Prompt completion of required paperwork and documentation in accordance with agency policy and procedures.
  • Prepare for and attend Court hearings providing testimony when needed.
  • Timely transfer of cases between units with completion of required paperwork and home visit with caseworkers.
  • Represent the Agency to the community and to service providers.

Qualifications and Skills

  • Bachelor's degree in Human Services related area. Salary commensurate with experience and education.
  • Clean Driving Record
  • Ability to establish rapport, trust, and ethical boundaries with service population
  • Strong writing skills with the ability to properly and accurately document case notes and files
  • Ability to apply sound judgement when making decisions
  • Ability to follow instructions and work independently with minimum supervision
  • Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to meet deadlines and prioritize competing tasks
  • Strong people and interpersonal skills with the ability to apply compassion and empathy, while dealing with stressful and difficult situations
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook

Fringe Benefits and Innovations

  • Step increases upon board approval
  • Medical, Dental, Life and Vision coverage.
  • Paid sick and vacation leave
  • OPERS retirement
  • Deferred compensation available
  • Modified flex work schedule
  • Work from home opportunities
  • Alternate 4-10 work hour days

     

     

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