Social Worker III

Delaware County, OH; Delaware (OH); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Excellent benefits package

Hybrid remote work opportunities

Meaningful work serving our community

Job summary

Delaware County, Ohio seeks a Protective Services professional to provide investigations, case management, and crisis intervention for children, families, and vulnerable adults in compliance with laws and agency policies.

The role involves collaboration with community partners, courts, and families to promote safety and well-being within the Delaware County community, reporting to the Protective Services Supervisor.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in behavioral science, social science, education, or a human services related field.
• 102 hours of CORE training within the first year of employment and 36 hours per year thereafter.
• Adult Protective Services (APS) core training is a plus.
• Adoption/Foster Assessor certification is a plus.
• Licensed Social Worker (LSW) is a plus.
• Valid driver’s license and proof of insurance; acceptable driving record.
• Must meet and maintain qualifications for driving on county business.

Responsibilities

• Investigates reports of abuse, neglect, dependency, and exploitation of children and adults to determine safety and compliance with policy.
• Removes individuals from homes when immediate danger is present.
• Maintain confidentiality of all job aspects and communicate with Prosecutor’s Office for court filings.
• Prepare investigations and ongoing summaries for Prosecutor and case records; testify in Juvenile or Common Pleas Courts as needed.
• Participate in 24-hour on-call assignments; provide crisis intervention and case management services.
• Maintain case records and collaborate with public/private agencies for referrals and information.
• Conduct community training on child abuse and neglect; handle inquiries and documentation.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in behavioral science, social science, education, or a human services related field

Job description

Are you looking for a rewarding career with outstanding benefits and the flexibility to support your work-life balance? Delaware County is where you should be!

- Competitive pay with experience-based starting wages
- Excellent benefits package
- Hybrid remote work opportunities
- Meaningful work serving our community every day

If you're looking for a career where you can make a difference while enjoying a supportive and flexible work environment, we'd love to hear from you.

Individual is responsible for providing protective services, investigations, case management, crisis intervention, and related services to children, families, and vulnerable adults in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and agency policies. Individual works closely with community partners, services providers, courts, and families to promote safety, stability, and well-being within the Delaware County community. Individual reports to the Protective Services Supervisor.

• Bachelor’s degree in behavioral science, social science, education, or a human services related field
• Must have 102 hours of CORE training within the first year of employment and continuing education of 36 hours per year thereafter.
• Adult Protective Services (APS) core training a plus.
• Adoption/Foster Assessor certification a plus.
• Licensed Social Worker (LSW) a plus.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and proof of insurance that complies with the County policy combined with an acceptable driving record.
• Must meet and maintain qualifications for driving on county business as a continued condition of employment.
• All required licenses and certificates must be maintained as a condition of continued employment.

• Investigates reports of abuse/neglect/dependency and exploitation of children and adults aged 60 and over to determine the validity of the reports and to assure the safety of the involved individuals in accordance with agency policy and procedures and Ohio Administrative Code;
• Removes individuals from their homes when the investigation reveals that the individuals are in immediate danger of physical injury, emotional harm, or neglect;
• Hold as confidential, all aspects of the job;
• Consults with the Prosecutor’s Office regarding criminal and/or juvenile court filings;
• Files with the Probate Court when deemed necessary to protect adults aged 60 and over in immediate risk of harm;
• Prepares investigations and ongoing summaries for the Prosecutor and case records;
• Testifies in Juvenile and/or Common Pleas Courts regarding evidence gathered during the course of the investigation and/or case planning;
• Participates in twenty-four (24) hour emergency on-call assignments as scheduled;
• Provides crisis intervention and other case management services to individuals;
• Creates and maintains case records that contain necessary investigation documentation, related activities, and State required documentation;
• Works with other public and private agencies in obtaining and providing necessary information concerning referrals;
• Conducts community training on issues pertaining to child abuse and neglect;
• Creates correspondence, completes forms and develops reports associated with investigations, case management and agency operations;
• Handles client complaints and public inquiries regarding programs;
• Safely operates a motor vehicle in both normal and inclement weather, as well as during daytime and nighttime conditions to perform job duties;
• Mentors students, college interns and newly hired employees;
• Demonstrates regular and predictable attendance;
• Attends various training sessions, video conferences, and workshops;
• Performs typing, word processing, and related computer operations;
• Works overtime and outside of typical work schedule/business hours as required; and
• Other duties as assigned.