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Pay Rate: $20.95 - $26.51/hour Job Responsibilities: * Performs and functions with a high degree of supervisor involvement -- it is expected that more independence will be shown as one develops skills and knowledge. Based on level of expertise and recommendation of supervisor, may be assigned some difficult cases such as multiple service providers, resistant or dysfunctional families, sexual abuse, multiple issues. Provides clear and concise documentation, which is current and accurate at all times; case records will be complete, current, and meet all agency and state requirements as indicated through regular and continuous quality checks.  Demonstrates developing expertise as indicated through proper and effective case resolution, completion of family risk assessment matrix, quality case plan development, and implementation. Based on skill level and recommendation of supervisor, may provide advice and some training for lesser skilled employees -- training may be through observation of or assisting in quality checks of case records.  On recommendation of supervisor, may represent the agency by participating in community task forces or committees -- will be seen by other professionals as a resource into child protection issues. Performs other related duties as required. *Job Requirements:

• Completion of bachelor's degree in Social Work or a related field
• Master's Degree is desirable
• Six months of experience in child protection (completed initial training) with general level of knowledge regarding child welfare laws, procedures, and policy
• Must possess a valid State of Ohio driver's license and have full-time access to a vehicle

DUTIES; KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES JOB DUTIES: 50% of time Assesses cases of alleged child abuse, neglect or dependency, request for service cases, and conducts courtesy interviews as requested. Receives potential intake reports; assesses all complaints received pertaining to child abuse/neglect (e.g., hospitals, doctors, neighbors, schools, law enforcement agencies, homes, etc.); verifies that information received is valid; analyzes data and prepares data for family risk assessment matrix by maximizing family and community involvement; with high level of consultation, decides what action is needed (dismiss complaint or recommend active status). If facts warrant removal of child from parents or home immediately (danger to health and safety of child), contacts law enforcement agency for assistance in child removal; decides what type of placement is needed (e.g., foster care, children's home, relative placement); verifies relative's home environment is correct for child placement (e.g., home visit, relative background, etc.); if placement is needed, ensures that child's immediate needs are taken care of (clothes, medical needs, etc.), and completes all necessary paperwork as required. Provides transportation as required. 5% of time Performs legal services as needed or required (e.g., custody changes to be filed, if any); attends hearings; confers with prosecutor, attorneys and judges; prepares report (case) and case plan to present to the court to resolve the problems; prepares and presents testimony as requested. 30% of time Prepares and maintains all documents generated by case activities (e.g., family risk assessment matrix, case records, Ohio Registry, Title XX/TANF, social histories, admission, discharge, consent and visitation forms, medical history, information data, information releases, status and movement forms, complaint forms, home studies, etc.). 5% of time Performs on-call duties as scheduled by carrying electronic pager in order to resolve any problems that occur or emergencies that arise; provides assistance in resolving child abuse/neglect situations or their preventi