Job Description
Job Description
PAY GRADE: $19.00/hour starting rate
$5,000 Sign-on Bonus after successful completion of Probationary Period
BENEFITS: Up to family coverage for health, dental, and vision insurance effective first of the month after date of hire (employee pays 15% of premium, county pays 85%). $1,500 yearly stipend if you do not need the county insurance. Life insurance coverage at no cost to employees. 5 Vacation days first year, 10 vacation days starting second year, 3 personal days per year, 10 sick days per year, 13 paid holidays off. Enrollment in Clarion County’s Pension plan (vested after 5 years, eligible to retire at 55 with 20 years of service).
OVERALL OBJECTIVE OF JOB:
To perform intake assessments for all individuals entering the county human service programs, provide daytime and after-hours coverage for protective services of Children and Youth Services. The primary function of the after-hours work is to assure immediate safety of children through the provision of assessment and referral to community-based services.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF JOB
- Conducts intake or assessment interviews to determine immediate needs of children and families.
- Provides crisis and/or supportive counseling to stabilize children and families.
- Provides walk-in, telephone, and mobile crisis intervention services to children and families.
- Investigates allegations of sexual abuse, assesses risk, assures safety of child(ren) and if appropriate, makes referrals for ongoing treatment.
- Investigates allegations of physical abuse, sexual abuse, assesses risk, assures safety and if appropriate, makes referrals for ongoing treatment.
- Assesses individuals for need of emergency mental health services.
- Provides information, referral, and other required services to individuals and/or families of developmental disabilities or substance abuse services.
- Assists the individual in the development or enhancement of their natural support systems.
- Develops and implements service plans for individuals based on preventing further abuse from occurring.
- Provides for necessary arrangements according to individual’s needs; makes referrals/contacts to other community services/agencies to help fulfill the service plan.
- Maintains accurate documentation and records on individuals.
- Attends court hearings and writes reports as needed.
- Testifies in court, if necessary, regarding children’s needs; prepares summaries for court as requested.
- Prepares required reports as mandated by federal, state, or County policies and procedures.
- Completes necessary filing and maintenance of records.
- Utilizes computer and other office equipment as needed.
- Maintains statistics on pertinent data base and completes required paperwork/reports.
- Assists individual in making appointments, including helping the individual arrange transportation. Transports individual as a last resort.
- Travels periodically and makes home visits to individuals as necessary to complete the investigatory process
.Qualifications:
- A bachelor's degree which includes or is supplemented by successful completion of 12 college credits in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, criminal justice, or other related social sciences; or successful completion of 6-month probationary period as Caseworker Intern; or an equivalent combination of education or related experience unless regulatory requirements state otherwise. Necessary Special Requirement: Must possess a valid Pennsylvania driver’s license.
- Must Obtain Criminal, Childline, and FBI Clearance