Full Time Caseworker – Children & Youth Services

Perry County; Oregon (IL); On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Caseworker to join their Children & Youth Services Department. This full-time role involves providing essential social and case management services to children, youth, and families in need. The successful candidate will engage in service planning, conduct risk assessments, and investigate reports of abuse, ensuring the safety and well-being of vulnerable populations. With a supportive work environment and a comprehensive benefits package, this position offers a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the community. If you are passionate about helping others and have the required qualifications, this could be the perfect role for you.

Benefits

Generous paid time off

County retirement plan

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 12 credits in sociology or related fields required.
• 2 years of experience as a County Social Services Aide 3 or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Perform service planning and risk assessments for children and families.
• Investigate reports of child mistreatment and perform home visits.

Skills

Social Case Management

Risk Assessment

Investigation of Child Abuse

Family Service Planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Sociology or related field

12 college credits in social sciences

Job description

Perry County is accepting applications for a Full Time Caseworker in the Children & Youth Services Department. This civil service position is responsible to provide a full range of social and case management services to children, youth, and families.

Primary duties include:

• Perform service planning on intakes
• Determine risk using the approved risk assessment model
• Investigate reports of mistreatment and abuse of children
• Perform home visits with families and develop family service plans
• Perform out of home placement duties

Successful candidate must possess:

• Bachelor’s degree with at least 12 college credits in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, criminal justice, or other related social sciences

OR

• 2 years of experience as a County Social Services Aide 3 and two years of college-level coursework

OR

• Any equivalent combination of experience and training which includes 12 college credits in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, criminal justice, or other related social sciences and one year of experience as a County Social Services Aide 3 or in a similar position

Compensation: Starting salary of $20.64/hour. Perry County employment offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes generous paid time off, a County retirement plan, and health, dental, and vision insurance after a 90-day probation period.

Please visit www.perryco.org for application instructions. Contact Kristie Gantt, Administrator, at 717-528-2076 or [e-mail] for additional information.