Child Welfare Specialist

2 months ago

Akron, Ohio, United States Axess Family Services Full time
Job Overview

Position Type: Full Time (40 hours/week)

Compensation: $41,600 - $45,760

Work Schedule: Full-time, exempt; flexible hours including evenings and weekends

Key Responsibilities:

The role encompasses a comprehensive range of tasks aimed at providing services to biological families, foster families, and adoptive families.

  1. Engage regularly with agency personnel, clients, DHHS representatives, court officials, and referral sources.
  2. Interact directly with children, biological families, foster families, adoptive families, and other pertinent individuals.
  3. Adhere to agency policies, COA regulations, and federal and state requirements, ensuring compliance with educational and certification standards.
  4. Complete necessary training hours as mandated.
  5. Utilize agency resources, including form letters and informational materials, to enhance service delivery.
  6. Maintain precise and confidential case records.
  7. Assist in the recruitment and retention of foster families as required.
  8. Provide crisis intervention services and be available for on-call support as needed.
  9. Reporting Obligations: Responsible for reporting any suspected child abuse or neglect in accordance with state statutes.
  10. Participate in phone calls, home visits, court hearings, and other meetings related to clients to ensure appropriate service delivery.
  11. Offer support, training, and education regarding foster care policies and procedures.
  12. Conduct thorough assessments of individuals and families, securing necessary services to meet their needs.
  13. Develop, implement, and monitor case plans and services provided to clients.
  14. Prepare and maintain clear reports and documentation as per agency and state licensing policies.
  15. Attend court hearings and provide accurate testimony regarding case progress and services rendered.
  16. Facilitate transportation assistance for clients when appropriate.
  17. Conduct investigations in line with state or agency regulations.
  18. Perform additional tasks as assigned.
Qualifications:
  1. Familiarity with agency policies and operations is preferred.
  2. Understanding of State and Federal social welfare laws, including DHHS policy and Child Protection Law.
  3. Ability to maintain records, prepare reports, and communicate effectively with a diverse range of clients and professionals.
  4. Knowledge of social work principles and methods for casework and community organization.
  5. Strong communication, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
  6. Proficiency in navigating computer systems.
  7. Ability to work independently and demonstrate emotional stability and professionalism.
  8. Commitment to developing and maintaining the necessary skills and knowledge for the role.
  9. Must not have any history of child abuse or neglect convictions or other disqualifying behaviors.
  10. Possession of a valid Michigan Driver's License and ability to meet driving insurability requirements.
  11. Must pass criminal background and central registry checks.
Educational Requirements:

Possession of a Bachelor's or Master's degree in relevant human services fields such as social work, psychology, or family studies is required. Completion of all initial and ongoing training requirements is essential.

Experience Requirements:

A minimum of one year of experience as a social service worker, along with completion of CWTI in foster care or adoption, is preferred.

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