Caseworker: Community Reintegration & Advocacy

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

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.