Caseworker/Caseworker Trainee

About the role

Looking for energetic, team-oriented person. Responsibilities include interviewing, assessments, goal planning and crisis intervention with adults and children at risk in Delaware County. Involves field work and concise documentation. Full-time position. County car use provided for job activities. School-Based Caseworker positions available.

Typical Work Activities

• Interviews clients, family members and others to gather information related to economic situation, emotional state, social relationships, personal characteristics, education and employment information, living arrangements, etc.
• Reviews existing case records and consults with agency staff to obtain additional background information
• Consults with other service agencies who may be involved with clients and their families
• Evaluates available information and identifies the need for services
• Formulates a service plan to meet the needs of the client and their family
• Consults with supervisor relative appropriateness of service plan
• Discuss relevant portions of service plan with client and family and establishes a relationship with them to persuade them to cooperate and participate in the plan
• Provides counseling to motivate the client and their family and to increase their capacity and confidence in their ability to handle problems
• Works closely with other staff members and other service providers in carrying out the service plan
• Monitors progress of client and family and conducts regular and special case reviews to determine the effectiveness of the service plan and the need for modification and/or addition of services
• When foster care of a child is indicated makes a recommendation as to what type of foster care would best meet the needs of the child
• Works with the child's family in order to return a child in foster care to his or her home as soon as circumstances and conditions permit
• May conduct investigations of child abuse and neglect
• Prepares precise, detailed records and reports
• Operates a personal computer and/or mainframe terminal to enter and retrieve information
• May be required to testify in a court of law or administrative hearing and assists in preparations for such hearing or trial
• Responsible for periodic on-call coverage at night and on weekends to handle all types of social service emergencies

Requirements

• Bachelors degree
• Civil Service Test required

Pay

• Base Starting Salary: $56,792 (CW), $53,198 (CWT)