social services worker ii

Champaign County Department of Job & Family Services is now hiring!
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Position Description
Investigates claims of child abuse/neglect/dependency and reports to law enforcement as indicated in the Champaign County Memorandum of Understand-ing. Interviews alleged victim (s), interviews significant others, and interviews collateral contacts.

Maintains caseload of children/families who have previously been determined to require the protective assistance of the services of the agency.

Determines initial eligibility for intake/referral. Prepares assigned cases for administrative or judicial procedures as required. Determines and re-determines clients’ eligibility for publicly funded social service programs. Maintains con-tact with numerous community and other governmental agencies to coordinate services and obtain information.

Completes reports, case recordings and correspondence. Participates in legal action to establish legal guardianship in cases, to include testifying in court as necessary. Meets procedural deadlines governing the management of social services cases set by the State of Ohio and ensures that this documentation is complete.

Serves as on-call social service worker (e.g., on weekends, holidays, and after business hours). Responds to assigned emergency calls and situations. Answers and returns phone calls from consumers and colleagues.

Attends Social Services related training, conferences and other educational programs as required for position. Other duties as assigned. Serves as on call and back up for Adult Protective Services.
Education and Experience Required

Required:  Bachelor's degree in social work or related social services field.
Preferred: Experience in child protective services and/or CORE training or adoption assessor experience

Desired Training and Skills

• Training experience related to interviewing (including interviewing child victims of sexual abuse)
• Knowledge about local community services and resources
• Customer service or experience in delivery of services
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Excel, etc.
• Proficient in typing/computer systems
• Child Welfare CORE training a plus
• Able to multi-task
• Attention to detail
• Compassionate
• Organized
• Assertive
• Patient
• Inquisitive

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