Delaware County Social Services Worker III (Adult Protective Services Focus)

Delaware CDJFS

Social Services Worker III (Adult Protective Services Focus)

Job Description:

Individual is responsible for providing case management services to families or investigates allegations of abuse/neglect/dependency of children. The individual works closely with community partners and families to provide services to families in the Delaware community. Individual reports to the Social Services Supervisor.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in behavioral science, social science, early childhood development, education or a related field and a minimum of six months paid experience in the social services field; or one year as a Delaware County Children’s Services Social Service Worker II working with children/adults in the children services department or a Master’s degree in behavioral science, social science, early childhood development, education or a related field.
Must have 90 hours of CORE training within the first year of employment and continuing education of 36 hours per year thereafter.
Must possess a valid Ohio Driver’s License and proof of insurance that complies with the County policy combined with an 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.
Adult Protective Services (APS) core training a plus.
Adoption/Foster Assessor certification a plus.

Essential Job Functions:

Investigates reports of child abuse/neglect and dependency to determine the validity of the reports and to assure the safety of the involved individuals in accordance with agency policy and procedures and Ohio Administrative Code;
Removes individuals from their homes when the investigation reveals that the individuals are in immediate danger of physical injury, emotional harm, or neglect;
Hold as confidential, all aspects of the job;
Consults with the Prosecutor’s Office regarding criminal and/or juvenile court filings;
Prepares investigations and ongoing summaries for the Prosecutor and case records;
Testifies in Juvenile and/or Common Pleas Courts regarding evidence gathered during the course of the investigation and/or case planning;
Is on 24-hour emergency call for one week periods as scheduled;
Provides crisis intervention and other case management services to individuals;
Creates and maintains case records that contain necessary investigation documentation, related activities, and State required documentation;
Works with other public and private agencies in obtaining and providing necessary information concerning referrals;
Conducts community training on issues pertaining to child abuse and neglect;
Devises correspondence, completing forms and developing reports associated with the public assistance operations;
Handles client complaints and public inquiries regarding programs;
Mentors students, college interns and new employees;
Demonstrates regular and predictable attendance;
Attends various training sessions, video conferences, and workshops.
Performs typing, word processing, and related computer operations;
Works overtime and outside of typical work schedule/business hours as required; and
Other duties as assigned.

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Application Details:

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