Expires: September 19, 2025.
POSITION
Kinship Caseworker (posting #142250)
SALARY: Starting at $41,600/year, commensurate with experience
Provides intervention casework, case management, support, training, referral, and service coordination for kinship families.
* FULL-TIME position, 40-hours per work week
* Medical, dental, and vision insurances
* Paid $30,000 life insurance policy
* OPERS (Ohio Public Employees Retirement System)
* 12 paid holidays
* 2 weeks paid vacation time
* Possibility of vacation cash out
* Possibility of hybrid work environment
* Monthly phone stipend reimbursement
* Achieve Civil Servant status after 180-day probationary period
Required Qualifications
* Bachelor’s degree in social work or related field
* Valid driver’s license and Ohio Revised Code (ORC) compliant auto insurance
* Candidate must pass a comprehensive background assessment
Preferred Qualifications
* Licensed Social Worker and Adoption Assessor
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Full Job Description
Position Definition
Provide intervention casework, case management, support, training, referral, and service coordination for kinship families.
Reports To
The Kinship Caseworker reports to the Permanency Services Manager.
Employment Status
This is a full‑time position working 40-hours per work week regularly scheduled within the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, except legal holidays, with flexibility of early morning or evening hours as needed to complete job responsibilities. Some weekend work may be required. The supervisor may expect the worker to use an Alternative Work Site.
Responsibilities
1) Perform Case Management Services
* Provide Case Support Services to kinship families including ongoing monthly visits to support the kinship caregivers.
* Provide support to the kinship families and link the kin to needed support services when requested by the kinship family, caseworker, or other service providers. These services may include, but are not limited to, preventative health care, legal assistance, counseling, parenting referrals, childcare, respite, and funding.
* Provide case management services to kinship families not already served by another unit within the agency.
* Provide guidance and support to kinship families related to the unique issues related to being a kinship caregiver.
* Provide crisis management services to kinship families which have been assigned to the kinship caseworker’s caseload.
2) Perform Assessments
* Assist the agency’s kinship coordinator in conducting family search and engagement activities to locate, engage, connect, and support family resources for youth in agency custody.
* Conduct home visits with prospective kinship families for the completion of the kinship home study assessment including a safety audit of the prospective caregiver’s home.
* Gather information and prepare a home study report including BCI/FBI fingerprinting, Accurint search results, child abuse central registry/SACWIS history, national sex offender registry history, and legal/court history to assess a prospective kinship caregiver’s ability to provide kinship care and make a recommendation to supervisor about the approval/denial of the home study.
* Provide a written placement recommendation to the agency unit requesting the kinship home study within 30 days of the request.
3) Present Information
* Provide ongoing support and education to kinship families including information and referral services to community resources.
* Provide orientation opportunities for kinship families.
* Link kinship families to available training to meet their educational needs as identified in the kinship home study or as requested by the kinship provider, caseworker, or other service provider.
* Provide written documentation of caseworker services.
* Complete case recordings for each case as specified by agency policy.
* Obtain releases of information as required by the case.
* Complete required paperwork for a placement, as requested.
* Maintain all written documentation current within two weeks of case activity.
4) Collaborate and Coordinate with Multiple Stakeholders
* Participate in agency case reviews and collaborate with other agency staff assigned to the case on all activities conducted with or on behalf of the kinship family.
* Share information with supervisor on independent decision making. Meet with and consult with supervisor on a regular basis regarding the assigned caseload or projects.
* Prepare an individualized training plan along with supervisor and show ability to evaluate own practice.
* Participate in and contribute to agency meetings, discussions, and conferences.
* Discuss information entered data systems and monitored for quality and compliance.
* Attend staff meetings and required in-service training.
* Conference with the Permanency Services Manager regarding approval of placement.
* Keep supervisor informed of critical issues that may arise between scheduled conferences.
Other Duties and Responsibilities
This position requires that the Caseworker be flexible in performing infrequent duties, not already listed, which are necessary to support the mission of the agency.
Essential Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
* Knowledge of community resources.
* Ability to maintain relations with other social agencies, public officials, and general public.
* Knowledge of child development and the effects of abuse and neglect.
* Knowledge of parenting skills and appropriate disciplining techniques.
* Knowledge of child behavior patterns and environmental factors.
* Awareness of local cultural norms and values.
* Ability to gather knowledge of family’s strengths and concerns and problem identification.
* Evaluation and assessment of family dynamics.
* Knowledge of social work methods, techniques, and practices.
* Knowledge of legal requirements and court procedures.
* Time management and organizational skills.
* Effective written and verbal skills.
* Demonstrate knowledge of crisis-intervention and mediation skills.
* Knowledge of agency policies, procedures, standards and ODJFS rules related to kinship care.
* Knowledge of community resources for employment, education, housing, health care, mental health and community supports.
* Knowledge of trauma informed care principles and practices.
* Basic knowledge of child welfare practice and goals.
* Ability to work independently, with a team, and with supervision.
* Knowledge of Ohio’s legal definitions of physical abuse, sexual abuse, neglect, dependency, and endangerment.
* Knowledge of the need to maintain regarding the agency’s caseload.
* Ability to gather information through interviews and the use of assessment tools.
* Knowledge of permanency planning issues, theories, and principles.
* Excellent computer skills in various word processing, publishing.
* Apply ethical standard as established by the NASW.
* Ability to manage multiple projects and meet program goals, responsibilities, and deadlines.
Qualifications
* BA in Social Work or a related degree
* Licensed Social Worker and Adoption Assessor Certification is preferred.
* Valid driver’s license and Ohio Revised Code (ORC) auto insurance coverage
* Candidate must pass a comprehensive background assessment.
Equipment Operated
Computer, Multi-line telephone system, cellular telephone, copier, Fax and scanner, digital camera, and an electronic tablet.
Physically Demanding and Hazardous Working Conditions Inherent in this Job
Physical Demands and Hazardous Working conditions: The physical demands and hazardous working conditions described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is almost continuously required to sit, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee may continuously repeat the same hand, arm, or finger motion many times as in typing. The position frequently requires non-stop typing on the computer. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds, such as files or computer reports. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The position requires the individual to meet deadlines with time constraints and to interact with the public and other workers. The employee may occasionally encounter irate or upset individuals. The employee may occasionally encounter with persons with limited social skills, limited reading and writing skills or unsanitary environments. It is not uncommon to work with individuals who are addicted to one or more drugs. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is acceptable to this environment. However, the noise level can vary depending upon daily activity but will remain within the acceptable noise level range. The employee continuously is interacting with the public and staff. The employee will be required to meet multiple demands from several people.
Required Training
The Kinship Caseworker is to complete the Caseworker Core training offered by the Ohio Child Welfare Training Program (OCWTP) within the first year of employment unless this training has already been completed. In addition, the Kinship Caseworker is expected to obtain and maintain ODJFS Adoption Assessor Certification and attend all required ongoing certification training. Additionally, the Kinship Caseworker will complete 30 hours of training per year.
ACCS staff are to attend safety training offered by the RTC/OCWTP and any other agency scheduled training. The Kinship Caseworker is expected to upgrade knowledge and skills through advanced training as recommended by the Permanency Services Manager, and as reflected on the individual training needs assessment.
The Kinship Caseworker is expected to use computer programs including Microsoft Word, SACWIS, Outlook, Traverse, HRIS, and any other computer programming that will be utilized by the agency in the future. Orientation to these programs will be provided by the agency.
General Conditions of Employment
Other conditions of employment as explained in the Agency Policy Manual.
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