Child Protection Agency is seeking highly motivated individuals to become child welfare casework professionals to support our core mission of protecting children by strengthening families.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Provision of Case Management Services to assigned caseload of families. Assess each child and family's strengths, needs, goals and objectives involving the family in the development of a written case plan. Maintain contact with the family during home visits providing supportive services.
• Involve service providers in case planning and throughout the process of the case.
• Prompt completion of required paperwork and documentation in accordance with agency policy and procedures.
• Prepare for and attend Court hearings providing testimony when needed.
• Timely transfer of cases between units with completion of required paperwork and home visit with caseworkers.
• Represent the Agency to the community and to service providers.

Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Human Services related area. Salary commensurate with experience and education.
• Clean Driving Record
• Ability to establish rapport, trust, and ethical boundaries with service population
• Strong writing skills with the ability to properly and accurately document case notes and files
• Ability to apply sound judgement when making decisions
• Ability to follow instructions and work independently with minimum supervision
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to meet deadlines and prioritize competing tasks
• Strong people and interpersonal skills with the ability to apply compassion and empathy, while dealing with stressful and difficult situations
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook

Fringe Benefits and Innovations

· Medical, Dental, Life and Vision coverage.

· Paid sick and vacation leave

· OPERS retirement

· Deferred compensation available

· Modified flex work schedule

· Work from home opportunities

· Alternate 4-10 work hour days