Protective Services Worker Job Township of Lodi Ohio USA,Social Work

Protective Services Worker 2 (Full-Time)

Bargaining Unit RATE $ 24.21 per hour

Summary of Essential Duties

Under the direction of the unit Supervisor, the Protective Services Worker 2-Ongoing works with children and families and provides guidance and support to assist the family in achieving case plan goals. The Protective Services Worker 2-Ongoing assures safety of children by assessing risk on an ongoing basis. As part of the regular pager rotation and in-day coverage, this worker assists families in improving their financial and social environment and works for the protection and safety of children and adults as well as assessing and investigating referrals of abuse/neglect and dependency.

Functions of the Position

Is familiar with and functions in accordance with the classification specifications and agency policies and procedures.

Presents self in a professional, ethical and culturally sensitive manner to co-workers, staff, other agency personnel and the public.

Returns phone calls and correspondence in a timely manner, adhering to agency policy and time frames.

Demonstrates knowledge of ODJFS rules, CAPMIS requirements, SACWIS systems, MEPA, and agency policies pertaining to protective services.

Screens incoming abuse/neglect referrals on adults and children.

Assess allegations of abuse, neglect and dependency to determine validity of allegations and an assessment of risk.

Conducts culturally sensitive interviews with families and children for assessments, information gathering, community advocacy and conflict resolutions.

Completes all case documentation and required paperwork as defined by ODJFS rules and regulations.

Develops positive, trusting and helpful relationships with children and families and provides supportive intervention towards achieving their case plan goal.

Writes strengths-based, family-centered case plans for each family assigned, and reviews with family at least monthly, keeping objectives current and applicable.

Maintains contact with families, care givers and children through home visits, letters and phone calls per agency policy.

Understands the court process, prepares for, and testifies in court with competence, knowing the case history, reason for court involvement, progress on the case plan and the family’s current status.

Makes referrals, coordinates services, and works closely with community agencies on behalf of children and families.

Keeps current on training requirements.

Provides or coordinates transportation for children and families to doctors, schools, therapy appointments or other community agencies for services.

Provides unit coverage as scheduled or when needed.

Carries a pager according to agency policy.

Arranges, coordinates, or supervises family visits.

Attends and participates in required meetings and supervision with supervisor.

Meets all job safety requirements and all applicable OSHA safety standards that pertain to job duties.

Preforms other duties as assigned.

Demonstrates regular and predictable attendance.

Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of: Ohio Department of Job and Family Services rules and regulations;
Federal, State and local laws regarding abuse/neglect of children and adults;
State and Federal mandated forms, documentation and procedures; legal procedures related to children and adults; foster care and/or adoption assessments and placements; community services; intake procedures; ongoing Social worker practices; interviewing skills for both children and adults; practices and procedures for removing adult/children from the home (i.e., paperwork, notifications, legal documents, court procedures); procedures for placing a child in a foster home or adoptive home (i.e., paperwork, preparing the child for placement, etc.);

report writing;…