Social Caseworker – Children, Youth Family Services; Chafee

Social Caseworker

To be considered, applicants must upload their unofficial transcripts with their completed application. Are you committed to helping young adults succeed? Do you excel at staying organized, managing deadlines, and producing high-quality work? Do you enjoy working independently while also contributing to a collaborative, dynamic team? As a Social Caseworker, you will play a vital role in supporting young people who have experienced out-of-home placement as they work toward becoming confident, self-sufficient adults.

In this position, you will carry a caseload of youth ages 14 to 26 and partner with them and their support teams to identify and work toward independent living goals. Responsibilities include conducting monthly face-to-face visits, coordinating services, developing and leading pro-social activities, and actively engaging with young people to help them achieve their goals. Hiring Range: $57,800.00 - $62,800.00 annually.

Anticipated Hiring Rate: $60,538.40 annually. This is a child protection position; child protection includes engaging families. It is reasonable to anticipate the need for flexibility in work hours periodically to accommodate client schedules. The average workday hours are Monday-Friday 8:00am
-5:00pm. Schedule is subject to change. Hybrid schedule may be available upon successful completion of the initial evaluation period; subject to change. Due to the sensitive nature of this role, additional background checks may be required, including a Government Program Fraud check, Child Welfare Abuse & Neglect database (TRAILS) check, and Child Welfare Caseworker Falsification check.

• Interviews clients and develops appropriate treatment plans; initiates and/or participates in home studies, and provides intensive casework services to families and children; investigates allegations of child abuse and assesses imminent danger for children; makes referrals to community resources and collateral contacts.
• Monitors and reports clients' progress and provides service recommendations/referrals. Ensures that needed services are being provided, that treatment plans are being followed through in a timely manner and determines the appropriateness of the placement and services provided.
• Addresses child safety issues in the home to mitigate safety concerns; ensures that children in the department's custody or supervision receive necessary interventions.
• Provides crisis management and coordinates support services for clients to resolve problems and conflicts.
• Acts as a liaison for the DHS and consults with other caseworkers and community professionals on case situations, treatment/case plans, issues, and problems.
• Provides casework and assessment services for teams within the Practice Unit.
• Attends and testifies in court hearings and mediations as needed; completes appropriate paperwork, documentation, reports, reviews, etc. for court hearings monitors clients' compliance with court orders; serves temporary custody notices and petitions the court for verbal orders.
• Prepares for and participates in meetings and staffings.
• Documents all contacts and ensures that all paperwork and documentation are accurately completed and filed; completes necessary case information reports, inputs updates into database.
• Arranges and provides transportation for clients to appointments, therapy, school, court hearings, pre-placement visits, etc.
• Ensures compliance with Federal, State and County laws, outcome measures, rules, and regulations; reviews cases to ensure case plans are developed and implemented.
• Provides support to Practice and Services teams within the CYFS Division as needed.
• Collects and reports statistics and data on unit and outcomes and performances.
• Facilitates meetings as needed.
• Performs other duties as required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of casework practices, procedures, and guidelines.
• Ability to communicate and work effectively with co-workers, clients, other agencies, community professionals, the courts, and the public. Ability to provide excellent customer service.
• Ability to efficiently plan, schedule, and organize.
• Ability to assess situations and make prudent and appropriate decisions; ability to apply conflict resolution and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to accurately and efficiently complete paperwork, reports, and documentation.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Ability to use standard office equipment to include computer,…