Social Service Worker I

Responsibilities

• Investigate allegations of child and adult abuse, neglect, and/or dependency and exploitation.
• Recruit, train, and approve individuals and families as foster and adoptive homes.
• Meet with family members to determine the merits of a report of child and adult neglect and/or abuse.
• Meet with other interested parties such as school and medical staff in order to gather additional information.
• Complete detailed assessments based on investigative and ongoing case management work.
• Locate and secure appropriate placements for children when necessary.
• Work with families and adults to create case plans for addressing and correcting issues.
• Make referrals to outside community resources to assist the family, adults and children with meeting identified needs for well-being, safety, and permanency.
• Enter case information into the computer.
• Complete court reports and provide testimony during administrative and judicial hearings.
• Work closely with community partners such as law enforcement, school systems, counselors, shelters, etc.

Requirements

• Experience working with adults, children, and families.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Good time management and organizational skills.
• The ability to work well under pressure.
• A willingness to work as part of a team.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree in social work, sociology, psychology, marriage and family therapy or a related field.

Skills

• None specified.

Benefits

• Health and life insurance.
• Paid sick and vacation leave.
• Retirement benefits.

Pay

Salary: $55,541.52 - $64,816.08 Annually

Schedule

Flexible work schedules and shift premiums are available.