Caseworker I

Caseworker I CHILDREN & YOUTH Full Time 2 Professionals Clarion, PA, US Salary: $19.00 Hourly 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 1. Conducts intake or assessment interviews to determine immediate needs of children and families. 2. Provides crisis and/or supportive counseling to stabilize children and families. 3. Provides walk-in, telephone, and mobile crisis intervention services to children and families. 4. Investigates allegations of sexual abuse, assesses risk, assures safety of child(ren) and if appropriate, makes referrals for ongoing treatment. 5. Investigates allegations of physical abuse, sexual abuse, assesses risk, assures safety and if appropriate, makes referrals for ongoing treatment. 6. Assesses individuals for need of emergency mental health services. 7. Provides information, referral, and other required services to individuals and/or families of developmental disabilities or substance abuse services. 8. Assists the individual in the development or enhancement of their natural support systems. 9. Develops and implements service plans for individuals based on preventing further abuse from occurring. 10. Provides for necessary arrangements according to individual's needs; makes referrals/contacts to other community services/agencies to help fulfill the service plan. 11. Maintains accurate documentation and records on individuals. 12. Attends court hearings and writes reports as needed. 13. Testifies in court, if necessary, regarding children's needs; prepares summaries for court as requested. 14. Prepares required reports as mandated by federal, state, or County policies and procedures. 15. Completes necessary filing and maintenance of records. 16. Utilizes computer and other office equipment as needed. 17. Maintains statistics on pertinent data base and completes required paperwork/reports. 18. Assists individual in making appointments, including helping the individual arrange transportation. Transports individual as a last resort. 19. Travels periodically and makes home visits to individuals as necessary to complete the investigatory process . Qualifications: 1. 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. 2. Must Obtain Criminal, Childline, and FBI Clearance