Caseworker II Children & Youth

About This Role

This role involves assessing and investigating allegations of child abuse and neglect, delivering supportive casework services to children and families, and developing and implementing service plans.

Responsibilities

• Provide casework services to families and children
• Assess risk and safety of children at regular intervals as per DPW regulations
• Investigate allegations of Child/Abuse and Neglect
• Develop and implement service plans with clients based on strengths and concerns
• Make referrals to community resources and work collaboratively with providers
• Participate in planning for coordination of services
• Prepare court documents, attend court hearings and testify to the facts of the case
• Maintain accurate documentation in the record, including all contacts and electronic files
• Serve as an advocate for children and parents
• Utilize critical thinking and conflict resolution skills to handle crisis situations in the field

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with a social welfare major OR bachelor's degree with 12 college credits in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, criminal justice, or other related social sciences

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree with a social welfare major; or a bachelor’s degree which includes or is supplemented by 12 college credits in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, criminal justice, or other related social sciences; or any equivalent combination of experience and training which includes 12 college credits in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, criminal justice or other related social sciences.

Benefits