Caseworker

Oriana House, Inc.; Cleveland, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ANTHEM PPO or High Deductible Plan

GROUP TERM-LIFE INSURANCE

LONG-TERM DISABILITY INSURANCE

Vacations & Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

EAP

403(b) Retirement Plan

Dental Plan

Vision Plan

FSA/HSA

Wellness Program

Job summary

Oriana House, Inc. is seeking a dedicated professional to support clients through intake, placement, and release phases within a community-based program. You will review referrals, perform risk and needs assessments, and document results in Gateway and ORION.

The role focuses on aiding clients to become productive members of the community. The position requires an Associate’s degree in a relevant field, familiarity with ORAS, and strong organizational and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Corrections, or related field required.
• Six months experience in Corrections and/or Social Services preferred.
• Federal Caseworker: degree in social services, human services, criminal justice, or behavioral science and two years of work experience required.
• Must obtain proficiency for the ORAS as certified by the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Corrections in partnership with the University of Cincinnati.
• 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 agency liability insurance.
• Must have the cognitive skills needed to complete tasks, including learning, remembering, focusing, categorizing, and integrating information for decision making.

Responsibilities

• Review all referral information and requirements prior to initial client meeting.
• Administer or use risk and criminogenic needs assessments; enter results into Gateway and ORION.
• Assist clients in becoming more positive, productive, and prosocial.
• Complete IPP using the specified criteria/standards.
• Make referrals based on client needs and Community Plan hours.
• Ensure post-tests and exit evaluations are completed before release.
• Assist clients with housing arrangements and community plan release.
• Prepare final reports and submit to referral source.
• Close files per guidelines and submit to supervisor for review.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Excellent verbal and written comm

Ability to work under stress

Detail-oriented

Education

Associate’s degree in Social Work/Counseling/Corrections

Two years of work experience in human services

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

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

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

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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