Job Standards

Bachelor’s degree in Behavioral Science, Social Services, Early Childhood Development Technology or education in a Social Services or a related field. Must have 101 hours of CORE training within the first year of employment and continuing education of 36 hours per year required thereafter.
Must possess a valid Ohio Driver’s License and acceptable driving record. Must meet and maintain qualifications for driving on county business as a continued condition of employment. All required licenses and certificates must be maintained as a condition of continued employment.

Essential Functions

• Prepares, and coordinates Kinship home studies aimed at reunifying and/or maintaining families;
• Assists Social Services Worker III with selected court hearings, transportation and linkage to services;
• Provides assistance with implementation of case plans and case management services to children and families for the purpose of achieving case plan goals.
• Acts as a liaison between the agency and families;
• In conjunction with a Social Service Worker III, assists in removing individuals from their homes when the investigation reveals that the individuals are in immediate danger of physical injury, emotional harm, or neglect;
• Provides assistance and consultation regarding the completion of necessary paperwork;
• Assists in conducting Intake and Investigation reports of child abuse, neglect and dependency. and participates in defining, establishing and implementing individual treatment goals and plans;
• Assists in crisis intervention and other case management services to individuals;
• Creates and maintains case records that contain necessary documentation of the investigation, related activities, and State required documentation;
• Works with other public and private agencies in obtaining and providing necessary information concerning referrals;
• Devises correspondence, completing forms and developing reports;
• Attends trainings as required;
• Assists in facilitating quarterly foster program training/recruitment and independent living classes;
• Determines social service program eligibility and re-determines eligibility for various social service programs including but not limited to the kinship program and Independent living incentives;
• Works with other public and private agencies in obtaining and providing necessary referral information and verifies program eligibility;
• Administers drug tests for identified clients upon supervisor request;
• Maintains filing room, scanning, and related duties as assigned;
• Supervises assigned visitations and provides transportation as required;
• Demonstrates regular and predictable attendance;
• Attends various training sessions, video conferences, and workshops;
• Works overtime and outside of typical work schedule/business hours as required;
• Any other duties as assigned by the supervisor; and
• All functions listed may not cover all duties that are required to be performed.

Equal Opportunity Employer
M/F/D/V