Impactful Child Welfare Case Manager

Montgomery County, OH; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Montgomery County Children Services seeks an experienced caseworker to provide direct casework services for children and families involved in abuse, neglect, or risk situations. The role requires assessment, service planning, and coordination of resources to promote safety and permanency.

You will interact with families, caregivers, schools, courts, and community partners in both office and field settings. The position emphasizes adherence to policy, documentation standards, and collaborative

Qualifications

• Direct casework services to children, birth families, kinship caregivers, foster families, and community providers.
• Adheres to policies, procedures, and legal guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Maintains accurate case records and data entry in SACWIS or required systems.
• Attends court hearings, meetings, case conferences, trainings, and required proceedings.
• Collaborates with internal staff, community partners, service providers, schools, courts, and medical professionals.
• Assesses client, child, family, placement, or service needs and coordinates services or referrals.
• Communicates regularly with families, caregivers, providers, and agency personnel regarding case progress and needs.
• Supports child safety, permanency, placement stability, and well-being.

Skills

Direct casework

SACWIS

Court hearings

Collaboration

Home visits

Risk assessment

Documentation & reporting

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or related field

Master’s Degree preferred

Tools

Office suite

SACWIS proficiency

Job description

Montgomery County Children Services seeks an experienced caseworker to provide direct casework services for children and families involved in abuse, neglect, or risk situations. The role requires assessment, service planning, and coordination of resources to promote safety and permanency.

You will interact with families, caregivers, schools, courts, and community partners in both office and field settings. The position emphasizes adherence to policy, documentation standards, and collaborative