Caseworker- CYS

Job Description

SOMERSET COUNTY GOVERNMENT

JOB DESCRIPTION

POSITION:CYS County Caseworker I (Multiple positions available) (AFSCME UNION)

SCHEDULE: Full-Time | Monday–Friday,
8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

RATE OF PAY: $34,000.00 annually

JOB SUMMARY: This is entry level professional social service work in Somerset County’s Children and Youth Services Agency. Employees in this class participate in formal and informal training programs which provide knowledge of the methods, procedures, rules and regulations necessary to perform social service and case management supportive services to children, youth, and families.

Caseworker I employees support child and family well‐being through supervised casework activities such as interviewing families, assessing safety and service needs, and helping develop service plans. They provide basic counseling and protective services, make referrals to community resources, and maintain accurate case records and documentation. Work may include home visits, participation in court-related tasks with supervision, collaboration with community partners, and assisting children and families from diverse backgrounds, including those facing developmental, emotional, or economic challenges.

Work is performed under the supervision of a casework supervisor and is reviewed through individual and group conferences, assignment of professional reading, attendance at training programs, and the reading of records and reports.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF JOB:

· Participates in formal and informal training programs, which provide basic knowledge relative to Agency purpose, services provided, client population characteristics, and applicable laws, methods, procedures, rules and regulations governing the operation of the Agency.

· Learns about the network of available community resources by reviewing resource files, site visits, and working with and observing higher-level Caseworker staff.

· The ultimate goal in all cases is the resolution of the presenting problems and maintaining the family unit. If this is not possible, the Caseworker must act expeditiously to ensure permanency for the child.

· The Caseworker is responsible to make at least monthly contact with the child and family service providers.

· Receives instruction regarding the reason for and proper completion of applicable forms and paperwork.

· Performs a variety of social services and case management duties designed to provide supportive services to children, youth and families.

· Assists clients and their families in developing and using their own potential for more adequately resolving their social, health, emotional and economic problems.

· Provides or assists in the provision of social services, including placement of children in foster, kinship, or other group home care, when necessary.

· Guides clients in home and budget management, housing, child care and parenting skills, employment, recreation and living arrangements.

· Prepares and provides testimony and related documents for Court under supervision.

· Makes referrals to other public and private social services and community agencies and resources to meet client needs; assists clients and their families in understanding and utilizing these resources.

· Attends and participates in case reviews and supervisory conferences and is exposed to a variety of learning experiences, including formal and on-the-job training programs, designed to develop professional and technical skills.

· Documents activities and services using designated Agency methods and procedures, including social service summaries, correspondence and reports.

· Caseworker I will attend the series of “Foundations” training (120 hours) through the Child Welfare Training Program. These trainings may require…