Caseworker

Oriana House, Inc.•Cleveland, OH

3d•$19 - $30

About The Position

The Caseworker supports clients throughout intake, program placement, and release. The role includes reviewing referrals and prior records, assessing clients’ risks and criminogenic needs, recording assessment results, developing and updating program plans, advocating for clients while holding them accountable to program rules, and coordinating release planning and documentation. The Caseworker also completes required reports and file-closing procedures and submits closed files to a supervisor for review and approval. The position requires an associate’s degree in a related field. For the Federal Caseworker role, an associate’s degree in a specified field from an accredited institution and two years of relevant work experience are required. The Caseworker must obtain and maintain the required Ohio Risk Assessment System (ORAS) proficiency and have strong organizational, communication, cognitive, and interpersonal skills. Reliable transportation and a valid Ohio driver’s license are required. The listed schedule is Monday through Friday on first shift, with one evening per week and rotating Saturdays. Starting pay is $19.00 per hour, with a stated range of $19.00 to $30.10 based on education and experience.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Corrections, or a related field.
For the Federal Caseworker role: an associate’s degree in social services, human services, criminal justice, or a behavioral science program from an accredited college or university, and two years of work experience in human services, corrections, or community-based services.
Obtain and maintain the required level of ORAS proficiency certified by the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Corrections in partnership with the University of Cincinnati.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Reliable transportation and a valid Ohio driver’s license; driving record must allow coverage under Agency liability insurance.
Cognitive skills to learn, remember, focus, categorize, integrate information, make decisions, solve problems, and comprehend.
Ability to perform under stress and/or in emergencies.
Ability to work effectively with Agency employees, outside contacts, and a diverse client population.

Nice To Haves

Six months of experience in Corrections and/or Social Service is preferred.

Responsibilities

Review available referral information and requirements, including previous ORION information, before the initial client meeting.
Administer or use a current quantitative assessment of clients’ risk and criminogenic needs, including criminal history, education, employment and financial circumstances, family and social support, neighborhood problems, substance use, peer associations, and criminal attitudes or behavior patterns.
Enter ORAS results accurately and promptly into Gateway and ORION.
Assist clients in becoming more positive, productive, and prosocial members of the community.
Advocate for clients and hold them accountable to program rules.
Administer assessment tools properly and ensure updates are completed as needed.
Complete an individual program plan (IPP) using the applicable criteria and standards.
Make referrals based on clients’ ongoing needs and recommended targeted dosage hours reflected in the Community Plan.
Ensure post-tests and/or exit evaluations are completed before client release.
Assist clients with suitable housing arrangements.
Prepare clients for release with an approved and appropriate Community Plan.
Complete release CCIS/OhioMHAS forms within the required timeframe.
Complete all necessary release forms when clients leave the program.
Prepare a final report according to program guidelines and submit it to the referral source.
Complete file-closing procedures promptly and submit closed files to the supervisor for review and approval.