Impactful Family Services Case Manager

Delaware, County of (OH); Delaware (OH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Delaware County of OH is hiring a dedicated case manager to support families involved with child abuse, neglect or dependency. The position reports to the Social Services Supervisor and requires a Bachelor’s degree in Behavioral Science or related field, 101 CORE training hours in the first year, and 36 hours of continuing education annually.

The role includes preparing Kinship home studies, assisting with court hearings and transportation, implementing and monitoring case plans, maintaining

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Behavioral Science, Social Services, Early Childhood Development, or related field.
• Must complete 101 CORE training hours within the first year.
• Must maintain a valid Ohio driver’s license and driving record.
• 36 hours of continuing education per year required thereafter.

Responsibilities

• Prepares, coordinates Kinship home studies aimed at reunifying and/or maintaining families.
• Assists Social Services Worker III with selected court hearings, transportation and linkage to services.
• Provides assistance with implementation of case plans and case management services to children and families for the purpose of achieving case plan goals.
• Acts as a liaison between the agency and families.
• In conjunction with a Social Service Worker III, assists in removing individuals from their homes when the investigation reveals immediate danger of physical injury, emotional harm, or neglect.
• Provides assistance and consultation regarding the completion of necessary paperwork.
• Assists in conducting Intake and Investigation reports of child abuse, neglect and dependency, and participates in defining, establishing and implementing individual treatment goals and plans.
• Assists in crisis intervention and other case management services to individuals.
• Maintains filing room, scanning, and related duties as assigned.
• Attends trainings as required.

Skills

Case management

Kinship home studies

Interagency liaison

Court hearing support

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Behavioral Science / Social Services

Job description

Delaware County of OH is hiring a dedicated case manager to support families involved with child abuse, neglect or dependency. The position reports to the Social Services Supervisor and requires a Bachelor’s degree in Behavioral Science or related field, 101 CORE training hours in the first year, and 36 hours of continuing education annually.

The role includes preparing Kinship home studies, assisting with court hearings and transportation, implementing and monitoring case plans, maintaining