AFTER HOURS CASEWORKER
About The Position
The After-Hours Caseworker is an experienced specialized caseworker who possesses adept skills in mediating conflict within families and exhibits a positive and professional image that promotes solution thinking. The Caseworker functions as a lead worker for after-hours weekend coverage directed at protecting the welfare of children and preserving the family unit whenever possible. This position receives and processes all reports and referrals coming into the agency during weekend after-hours including working with police and medical staff to conduct initial investigations, documenting home environment, safety concerns, and other observations. This position will be required to attend Court and testify at hearings regarding juvenile and criminal cases as requested.
Requirements
- Minimum 6 months experience as a county caseworker required
- Experience as a county caseworker intern through completion of the CWEB program
- One year experience in a professional social casework in a public or private social services agency
- Cover Letter and Resume
- Online application, including the profile portion of the Career Center
Nice To Haves
- Caseworker 2 designation, preferred.
Responsibilities
- Functions as a lead worker for after-hours weekend coverage directed at protecting the welfare of children and preserving the family unit whenever possible.
- Receives and processes all reports and referrals coming into the agency during weekend after-hours.
- Works with police and medical staff to conduct initial investigations.
- Documents home environment, safety concerns, and other observations.
- Attends Court and testifies at hearings regarding juvenile and criminal cases as requested.
- Provides coverage during emergency office closures.
Benefits
- benefit eligible
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
