Social Services Worker - PCN

• 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;
  Holiday Assignment Supplemental Pay
• Job Category Social Worker, Case Worker, Case Manager
• Industry Local Government, Ohio Public Employer, Social Services
• Relocation Expense Covered No
• Employee Type Full-Time Employee
• Required Degree 2 Year Degree
• Travel 60%
• Manage Others No

• Name SCOJFS Human Resources
• Phone

Social Services Worker 2 - Child Protective Services Division / Ongoing Unit

Probationary Hourly Rate: $20.00

(1-Year Probationary Period)

Mid-Probationary Hourly Rate: $21.08

Post Probationary Hourly Rate: $22.22

Pay Range: $20.00-$28.35

Internal Applicants:
Refer to the compensation policy.

External Applicants:
Pay is negotiable based on like work experience and education.

Provides ongoing protective casework services to children & families to maintain stability in the family unit within guidelines & time frames specified by federal, state & local laws (i.e., interviews children & families, school staff & general public in office or field; provides counseling & referrals; handles sensitive inquiries & contacts from families, customers & general public; transports customers when needed;

monitors families & visitations; develops, reviews, revises & implements customer service plans including requirements of regulatory bodies; coordinates schedules & attends meetings with & cooperates with other agencies (e.g., schools, law enforcement etc.); coordinates community resources & services after determining need through assessment; conducts home management program including on-site as necessary (e.g., teaching family life skills & other specialized services);

provides emotional support & nurturance to customers; supervises assigned cases).

Consults with Prosecutor as necessary to gain legal counsel regarding case matters. Compiles social histories & diagnostic reports for agency & court related to provision of agency protective services. Attends court hearings as subpoenaed or assigned (i.e., provides court documents in a timely manner as ordered or requested; testifies regarding family progress in case plan; makes recommendations for reunification & 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. Receives & investigates complaints of child abuse & neglect, dependency, or exploitation; provides diagnostic & crisis intervention services: determines need & eligibility for service & intervention;

monitors home conditions & testifies in court regarding facts of case.

Must be available for assignment in the on-call schedule rotation to provide 24-hour emergency services (e.g., on weekends, holidays, after business hours); attends & participates in evening appointments & meetings.

Remains informed of current procedures pertinent to duties; participates in staff development activities; attends meetings, training & conferences as assigned by director or designee to meet & maintain agency, state & federal training standards or mandates.

Exhibits regular & predictable attendance.

Any other duties as assigned by Supervisor or Director.

Per Section  of the Ohio Revised Code, applicants of a Public Children Services unit must have one of the following:

• A bachelor’s degree in human services-related studies, or
• A bachelor’s degree in any field and have been employed for at least two years in a human services occupation, or
• An associate’s degree in human services-related studies, or
• Been employed for at least five years in a human service-related occupation.

For employment to continue, a person described in Option 2, 3, or 4 above must obtain a job-related bachelor’s degree not later than five years after the date of employment with the agency commences.

Per Section  of the Ohio Revised Code, each…