Case Worker - APS

Job Summary

Conduct investigations, assess at risk adults, develop case plans, and perform court related duties including testifying. Skilled in time management and accurate data entry.

Entry-level training position. Works under direct supervision while learning job tasks and developing skills and knowledge. Meets with supervisor frequently for direction and makes significant decisions only with supervisor oversight. All documentation is reviewed by supervisor. Provides basic case work services for various programs offered through Department of Human Services; performs initial intake and Supervisor assisted ongoing case management; performs initial assessments and evaluations of individual or family needs and safety;

assists in providing crisis intervention; provides basic direct and core services; recommends service referrals to community resources, core and direct services, and/or protective services; develops plans to assist clients and submits for Supervisory review; and maintains records, documentation and reports related to services provided. Position requires basic knowledge of established theories, principles and concepts of social casework practice related to assigned program area(s).

Performs increasingly more responsible work as the employee gains experience and independently provides basic casework services.

CORE SERVICES ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: All responsibilities may not be performed by all incumbents. Provides direct services to children and families in the home, office, and community. Services are directed to maintain children in their home. Services include teaching and role modeling parenting skills, safety, appropriate discipline, decision making skills, interpersonal relationships, nutrition, budgeting, and organization. Assists clients in developing a plan to practice skills between sessions.

Drafts for Supervisor review in-depth assessments of clients; develops comprehensive strength-based treatment plans, which include goal statements, standards of performance, areas of service provision/responsibilities, and measures of success; participates in the review and revision of treatment plans as needed. Coordinates contact with and assists with collaborative efforts with community partners in accessing financial assistance, transportation, housing, and basic needs for families.

Performs the initial assessment and evaluation of child or adult abuse or neglect issues; coordinates or contacts appropriate reporting channel if abuse or neglect is suspected.

CHILD PROTECTION INTAKE ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: All responsibilities may not be performed by all incumbents. Performs the initial assessment and evaluation of child abuse or neglect issues; recommends need for medical exam and whether child must be temporarily removed from the immediate circumstances; coordinates necessary arrangements for foster care and other types of placement needed; coordinates or contacts appropriate reporting channel if abuse or neglect is suspected.

Coordinates child abuse or neglect investigations with law enforcement personnel; determines proper jurisdiction; assists in conducting forensic interviews and shares relevant information with pertinent parties related to the reported incident; drafts for Supervisory review required documentation/reports regarding investigations; and attends/participates in court proceedings as required.

CHILD PROTECTION ONGOING ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: All responsibilities may not be performed by all incumbents. Performs the initial assessment and evaluation of child abuse or neglect issues; recommends need for medical exam and whether child must be temporarily removed from the immediate circumstances; coordinates necessary arrangements for foster care and other types of placement needed; coordinates or contacts appropriate reporting channel if abuse or neglect is suspected.

Drafts for Supervisor review in-depth assessments of clients; drafts comprehensive strength-based treatment plans, which include goal statements, standards of performance, areas of service provision/responsibilities, and measures of success; participates in the review and revision of treatment plans as needed. Provides case management services to clients with underage children who are participating in voluntary child welfare services and developing plans for ongoing safety and well-being of children.

Provides casework services to clients with underage children who are placed through order of the Court and develops initial plans for Supervisor review of timely permanency for children. Provides ongoing case management and support services to children and youth in long term foster care or independent living situations; develops initial draft for Supervisory review and monitors plans for situations; makes arrangements for needed services;

arranges for individual and/or family counseling services to preserve placements and prevent moves, if possible; and maintains appropriate documentation throughout process. Develops and…