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05/05/2021
Montgomery County Child Welfare Caseworker Supervisor
Montgomery CDJFS
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Protecting children and strengthening families are the core of Montgomery County Children Services’ mission. We investigate thousands of claims of abuse and neglect each year, and we prevent dangerous situations by working with families and providing them with helpful resources. When the court places a child in our custody, our primary goal is to make that family whole again. This is accomplished through ongoing case management with birth families and foster families. Our staff fully appreciates the trauma children experience when they are removed from their home, and we strive to minimize that trauma and quickly facilitate a safe and stable environment. If reunification is not possible, our staff will tirelessly work to match a child with a loving adoptive family. We have a proud history of ensuring safety and happiness for Montgomery County children. Key to our success is the ongoing recruitment of single and married foster parents, as we have 600 or more children in foster care at any given time. Our dedicated Child Welfare Caseworker Supervisor: Manages the delivery of casework services through a unit of workers comprised of support workers who provide ongoing services to licensed foster parents. Responsible for training and supervising of a unit of caseworkers in a specialized social service program. Supervises methods and techniques used by workers to deliver services; evaluates worker performance. Advises subordinates regarding assessment and utilization of potential foster/adoptive resources, community resources, diagnoses and related case activities. Participates in investigation and analysis of resource families as needed. Makes analysis and assessment of unit operation in relation to overall program operation. Makes recommendations regarding budget and program change. Develops and implements a tickler system for foster and adoptive home studies, kinship home studies, OTI Home studies, child specific home studies and foster/adoption inquiries. Monitors foster/adoptive home records for compliance with ODJFS rules and agency standards. Participates in investigation and analysis of cases as needed. Assumes responsibility for setting priorities and planning for the delivery of services; creates opportunities for staff's contribution to integrated planning. Conducts regular individual conferences and unit meetings. Responsible for data collection and statistical reports, timesheets, correspondence and other documentary paperwork. Participates in inter/intra agency and community meetings/conferences/matching conferences/committees and ODJFS meetings. Recommends staff appointments; interprets agency policy and ODJFS rules and regulations. (Performs other duties as assigned.)
QUALIFICATIONS:
Supervisor 1 ($25.32- $31.06) BSW or a bachelor's in a related field with 5 years of Child Welfare Casework experience; LSW preferred, but not required. OR Master's in Social Work or related field with 3 years of Child Welfare Casework experience. Must have valid driver's license and auto insurance. Supervisor 2 ($27.23 - $33.37) BSW or a bachelor's in a related field with five (5) years of Child Welfare Casework experience, plus 2 years of direct supervisor experience; LSW/LPC preferred, but not required. OR MSW or a master's degree in a related area plus three (3) years of Child Welfare Casework experience. LSW/LPC licensure from the Ohio Counselors and Social Workers Board is preferred, but not required. Must have valid driver's license and auto insurance. Supervisor 3 ($29.28 - $35.88) Bachelor's in Social Work or related field with 7 years Child Welfare Casework experience plus three (3) years of direct supervisor experience OR Master's degree in Social Work or related area plus five (5) years Child Welfare Casework experience, plus three (3) years of supervisory experience. Two (2) years of direct supervisory experience. Must possess LSW/LPC licensure from the Ohio Counselors and Social Workers Board. The advanced license of a (LISW or LPCC) from the Ohio Counselors and Social Workers Board is preferred, but not required OR evidence of equivalent minimum qualifications (education, experience, or a combination of the two) Must have valid driver's license with acceptable driving record and show proof of insurance. Background Check Information: The final candidate selected for the position will be required to undergo completion of a background check, which will include a criminal background check. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position. An individual assessment of an applicant's prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration. The final applicant selected for this position will be required to submit to urinalysis prior to approval by the Montgomery County Bureau of County Commissioners to test for illegal drug use. Montgomery County will decline to extend a final offer of employment to any applicant with a verified positive test result. In addition to these, a Motor Vehicle Report check, a physical fitness test and verification of your former employment may be required.
APPLICATION DETAILS:
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