Senior Child Welfare Specialist

2 weeks ago


Norristown, Pennsylvania, United States Montgomery County Pennsylvania Full time
POSITION OVERVIEW

The Senior Child Welfare Specialist plays a crucial role in delivering specialized case management services to children and families facing intricate and diverse challenges. This includes responsibilities such as intake assessments, truancy interventions, adolescent support, ongoing intensive services, independent living assistance, family engagement, and permanency planning.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Conducts thorough screening, assessment, or investigation of newly reported cases of child abuse, neglect, or abandonment, ensuring the safety of children while managing a caseload of complex cases. Provides comprehensive child welfare services to dependent children and their families, ensuring safety through regular home visits and ongoing monitoring interventions.
  • Engages in direct family interactions, offering supportive counseling and assisting families in accessing community resources. Supervises family visits and provides therapeutic services to promote overall child safety and well-being.
  • Prepares detailed reports for court proceedings and participates in various legal hearings, ensuring compliance with court orders and documentation of casework activities.
  • Collaborates with agency solicitors and child advocates to coordinate services for client families, maintaining regular communication to identify needs and evaluate family dynamics.
  • In the absence of a supervisor, provides guidance to fellow caseworkers and assists in administrative tasks, contributing to the effective functioning of the team.
  • Demonstrates professionalism in all interactions, promoting respect for cultural diversity and maintaining a professional demeanor with clients and the public.
  • Ensures accurate documentation of casework activities and compliance with legal mandates, participating actively in the child protection process.
  • Responsible for filing necessary legal documents and preparing reports for court, ensuring thoroughness and accuracy to safeguard the welfare of children.
  • Maintains knowledge of legal requirements and regulatory guidelines that govern child welfare practices.
QUALIFICATIONS

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:

  • Experience as a Caseworker or a bachelor's degree in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, criminal justice, or a related field, along with three years of professional casework experience in a social services agency.
  • Possession of relevant educational qualifications or equivalent experience is essential.
  • Clearances for Child Abuse, Criminal History, and FBI checks are mandatory for employment.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands of this role require the ability to perform essential functions effectively. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

Regular activities include:

  • Mobility: Sitting, standing, walking, kneeling, and climbing stairs.
  • Communication: Ability to talk, hear, and see for assessment and interaction purposes.
  • Transporting clients as needed and conducting visits in various locations.
  • Flexibility in scheduling to accommodate evening and weekend work as required.
  • Ability to lift up to 30 pounds occasionally, including children and necessary equipment.

APPLICATION PROCESS: Interested candidates may complete the online application process. Additional documentation such as a letter of interest and resume may be submitted.

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