Caseworker

Oriana House, Inc.; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 26,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental plan

Vision plan

403(b) retirement plan

HSA

Job summary

Oriana House, Inc. is seeking a dedicated casework professional to manage intake, assess risk and criminogenic needs, and track client progress through ORAS, ORION, and IPP processes.

The role includes coordinating referrals, supporting rehabilitation, and ensuring thorough documentation at release and closure stages. The position requires an associate degree in social work, corrections, or related fields, with experience in corrections or social services preferred.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or higher required; six months in Corrections or social service preferred.
• Must obtain proficiency for ORAS as certified by Ohio Dept. of Rehabilitation and Corrections.

Responsibilities

• Review referral information and prior records before initial meeting with client.
• Administer or use current risk/need assessments (ORAS) and enter results into Gateway and ORION.
• Assist clients toward more positive, productive, prosocial community participation.
• Complete IPP using established criteria and standards.
• Prepare release documentation and ensure post-tests are completed.

Skills

Organizational skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Driving

Cognitive skills

Stress management

Education

Associate’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Corrections, or related field

Federal Caseworker: Associate’s degree in social services, human services, criminal justice, or behavioral science

Job description

Description

Essential functions of this job include, but are not limited to:

• OPERATIONAL DUTIES
• Intake
• Reviews all available referral information and requirements, including previous ORION information, prior to initial meeting with the client.
• Administers or utilizes a current quantitative assessment of clients’ risk and criminogenic needs, including: criminal history, education/employment/financial, family/social support, neighborhood problems, substance use, peer associations, and criminal attitude/behavior patterns.
• Enters ORAS results into Gateway and ORION in an accurate and timely manner.
• During Placement
• Assists clients with becoming more positive, productive, and prosocial members in the community.
• Acts as an advocate for clients and holds clients accountable to program rules.
• Administers assessment tools properly. Ensures updates are completed as needed.
• Completes individual program plan (IPP) using the following criteria/standards
• Release
• Makes referrals based on client’s ongoing needs and recommended targeted dosage hours as reflected in the Community Plan.
• Ensures post-tests and/or exit evaluations are completed prior to client’s release.
• Assists clients with making suitable housing arrangements.
• Prepares clients for release from the program with approved and appropriate Community Plan.
• Completes release CCIS/OhioMHAS forms in required time frame.
• Completes all necessary release forms upon client’s release from the program.
• Prepares final report per program guidelines and submits to referral source.
• Completes file closing procedures in a timely manner and submits all closed files to supervisor for review and approval.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Associate’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Corrections, or related field required. Six (6) months experience in Corrections and/or Social Service preferred.
Federal Caseworker: Associate’s degree in social services, human services, criminal justice, or behavioral science program from an accredited college or university and two years of work experience in human services, corrections, or community based services required.

Must obtain and maintain required level of proficiency for the ORAS as certified by the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Corrections in partnership with the University of Cincinnati. Failure to do so means the employee is not qualified to perform the essential functions of this position. Must have strong organizational skills and be detail-oriented. Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills. Must possess reliable transportation, a valid Ohio driver’s license, and a driving record that does not preclude the employee from being covered by Agency liability insurance. Must have the cognitive skills needed to complete tasks, including abilities such as learning, remembering, focusing, categorizing, and integrating information for decision making, problem solving, and comprehending. Has the ability to perform under stress and/or in emergencies. Must have the ability to work effectively with Agency employees, outside contacts, and a diverse client population.

Pay:

Pay: Starting at $19.00/hr - Associate's: $19.00/hr, Bachelor's: $20.00/hr

Pay Range:

Pay Range: (($19/hr - $30.10) Based on Education/Experience)

Shift:

Shift: Monday- Friday, 1st shift (one evening per week and rotating Saturdays)

BENEFITS (FULL-TIME):

• ANTHEM PPO or High Deductible Plan plus CVS prescription coverage
• GROUP TERM-LIFE INSURANCE POLICY equal to one time annual salary
• LONG-TERM DISABILITY INSURANCE
• VACATION HOURS - 80 hours (10 days) per year.
• PERSONAL-SICK HOURS - 80 hours (10 days) per year.
• HOSPITAL HOURS - 96 hours (12 days) per year.
• HOLIDAYS - eight paid holidays
• TUITION REIMBURSEMENT PROGRAM (must be employed for six months).
• EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (EAP)
• RETIREMENT PLAN 403(b)
• DENTAL PLAN (Employee paid)
• VISION PLAN (Employee paid)
• FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNTS (FSA)
• HEALTH SAVINGS ACCOUNT (HSA) for high deductible plan
• Pubic Loan Forgiveness Program
• Wellness Program

Oriana House, Inc., is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and a Drug-free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Candidates must be eligible to work in the U.S. without requiring sponsorship.

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