Title: CHILD WELFARE CASEWORKER II – PLACEMENT

Department: Placement                                  Hourly [X]    Salary [ ]

Non-Exempt [X]     Exempt [ ]    Admin. [ ]     Prof. [ ]     Exec. [ ]

Immediate Supervisor: Placement Services Supervisor

Under direction, recruit, train, and recommend to license or approve foster and/or adoptive families. Match and place children with adoptive/foster families as required. Provide case management services to children in permanent custody. Provide on-going support and guidance to foster/adoptive families.

Bachelors degree in social work or related field required, LSW/LISW or eligibility for licensure by the State of Ohio preferred; Adoption Assessor Certification preferred. Valid Ohio driver’s license (employees who are required to transport children must present and maintain an acceptable driving record as defined by Agency policy). This position will be required to maintain residency within the range of the radio actuated pager system utilized by the Agency, and within one hour on-site response time of all points of Wayne County. Relocation, if necessary, must take place by the end of the probationary period.

Knowledge of department policies and procedures*; adoption practice and resources*; financial assistance programs*; social work principles and methodology; child development; counseling; dynamics of alcoholism and drug abuse; child welfare casework methods and techniques; mental disorders; legal requirements related to child placement; available community resources; interviewing; office practices and procedures. CORE Basic Training and Adoption Assessor training and certification provided by the State of Ohio must be completed by the end of the probationary period*. Ability to identify indicators of abuse, neglect and family dysfunction and their subsequent treatment approaches; assess child risk levels; knowledge of childhood reactions to physical abuse, sexual abuse, and neglect and impact on attachment; knowledge of ORC 3107.083 regarding confidentiality and adoption records; define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions; communicate effectively in oral and written form; prepare meaningful, accurate and concise reports; handle sensitive inquires from and contacts with clients; establish a good rapport with clients; maintain a good relationship with supervisors and co-workers. Skills in basic computer literacy, including keyboard and word processing. Must own, lease, or have immediate access to safe and reliable (per State Highway Patrol standards) personal transportation to use for work related responsibilities, including the transportation of children and/or adults.

*May be developed after employment.

DUTIES: 

     CASE MANAGEMENT/COUNSELING

     TRAINING

     RECRUITMENT

     HOME STUDIES

     ADMINISTRATION

     NON-ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Other related duties as assigned including but not limited to:

Wayne County Children Services