Caseworker

Oriana House•Cleveland, OH

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The Caseworker role involves managing client cases through various stages, including intake, assessment, placement, and release. This position requires administering assessments, developing individual program plans, making referrals, and ensuring all documentation is completed accurately and in a timely manner. The Caseworker acts as an advocate for clients, holds them accountable to program rules, and assists them with reintegration into the community.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Corrections, or related field required.
Six (6) months experience in Corrections and/or Social Service preferred.
Federal Caseworker: Associate’s degree in social services, human services, criminal justice, or behavioral science program from an accredited college or university and two years of work experience in human services, corrections, or community based services required.
Must obtain and maintain required level of proficiency for the ORAS as certified by the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Corrections in partnership with the University of Cincinnati.
Must have strong organizational skills and be detail-oriented.
Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Must possess reliable transportation, a valid Ohio driver’s license, and a driving record that does not preclude the employee from being covered by Agency liability insurance.
Must have the cognitive skills needed to complete tasks, including abilities such as learning, remembering, focusing, categorizing, and integrating information for decision making, problem solving, and comprehending.
Has the ability to perform under stress and/or in emergencies.
Must have the ability to work effectively with Agency employees, outside contacts, and a diverse client population.
Candidates must be eligible to work in the U.S. without requiring sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Six (6) months experience in Corrections and/or Social Service preferred.

Responsibilities

Reviews all available referral information and requirements, including previous ORION information, prior to initial meeting with the client.
Administers or utilizes a current quantitative assessment of clients’ risk and criminogenic needs, including: criminal history, education/employment/financial, family/social support, neighborhood problems, substance use, peer associations, and criminal attitude/behavior patterns.
Enters ORAS results into Gateway and ORION in an accurate and timely manner.
Assists clients with becoming more positive, productive, and prosocial members in the community.
Acts as an advocate for clients and holds clients accountable to program rules.
Administers assessment tools properly.
Ensures updates are completed as needed.
Completes individual program plan (IPP) using specified criteria/standards.
Makes referrals based on client’s ongoing needs and recommended targeted dosage hours as reflected in the Community Plan.
Ensures post-tests and/or exit evaluations are completed prior to client’s release.
Assists clients with making suitable housing arrangements.
Prepares clients for release from the program with approved and appropriate Community Plan.
Completes release CCIS/OhioMHAS forms in required time frame.
Completes all necessary release forms upon client’s release from the program.
Prepares final report per program guidelines and submits to referral source.
Completes file closing procedures in a timely manner and submits all closed files to supervisor for review and approval.