Job Information
South Central Ohio Job and Family Services Social Services Worker 2 - PCN#14002 in Chillicothe, Ohio
Social Services Worker 2 - PCN#14002, Chillicothe
General Information
- Job Title: Social Services Worker 2 - PCN#14002
- Location:
- 475 Western Avenue
- Suite B
- Chillicothe, OH, 45601
- United States
- Base Pay: $20.00 - $28.35 / Hour
- Other Compensation: On-Call Hourly & Overtime Pay
- Relocation Expense Covered: No
- Employee Type: Full-Time Employee
- Job Category: Protective Services, Caseworker, Case Manager
- Industry: Local Government, Ohio Public Employer, Social Services
- Minimum Experience: 5 Years
- Required Degree: 4 Year Degree
- Travel: 60%
- Manage Others: No
Contact Information
- Name: SCOJFS Human Resources
- Phone: 740-772-7630
- Email: scojfshr@jfs.ohio.gov
Description
Social Services Worker 2 - Child Protective Services Division / Intake Unit(1-Year Probationary Period)Post Probationary Hourly Rate: $22.22Internal Applicants: Refer to the compensation policy. Receives & investigates complaints & referrals (by telephone, in-person or email) regarding alleged child abuse or neglect; makes initial contact with children & families; initiates agency intake process; assists law enforcement personnel in investigation of alleged abusive situations; assesses risks during home & field visits; makes referrals to other community agencies when children are in need of other resources; cooperates with other agencies & personnel when referring cases for further services; completes documentation detailing investigations; prepares summaries upon removal of abused or neglected children; testifies in court; provides counseling & referrals; handles sensitive inquiries & contacts from families, customers, & the general public; furnishes appropriate information to other counties & agencies; responds to questions & inquiries from the community regarding child abuse/neglect situations. Consults with Prosecutor as necessary to gain legal counsel re: case matters. Maintains confidentiality as specified by federal, state or local rules & laws. Compiles social histories & diagnostic reports for agency & court related to allegations of child abuse or neglect. Attends court hearings as subpoenaed or assigned (i.e.: provides court documents in a timely manner as ordered or requested, testifies re: investigations, observed risk, recommendation for removal & on other matters pertinent to case; keeps Prosecutor properly informed & cooperates with them to ensure accurate & complete testimony & court documents are provided). Prepares & completes reports, correspondence, case records, etc.; maintains files & records both written and electronic. Provides crisis intervention services; provides casework services to children & families to maintain stability in the family unit (e.g., interviews customers & families; transports customers when needed; monitors family visitations, etc.); provides casework services to selected group of children & families with special needs (e.g., performs intensive services; performs assessme