Caseworker
Minimum Job Responsibilities: Under general supervision, provides casework and case management services to abused, neglected, and dependent children and their families; provides supportive services to children and their families; evaluates the needs of children and their families; counsels, teaches, and instructs parents; recommends appropriate action and testifies on behalf of children; and prepares and compiles documentation used in agency record-keeping and court hearings. Performs other related duties as required.
Working on Weekends, Pager and Holidays Required
Minimum Qualifications : Master's degree in social work (MSW or MSSA).
Preferred Qualifications : Bilingual and able to read, write and speak Spanish (or a second language) proficiently.
Minimum License, Certificate, and Or Registration Requirements: Must possess a valid Ohio vehicle operators license and maintain continuing eligibility for coverage under the existing County vehicle insurance policy.
Lorain County is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and will make reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants with disabilities. Â All qualified applicants, as a condition of employment must; present themselves drug-free and submit to drug screening, successfully complete a criminal background check and obtain and maintain insurability under the county driver risk management plan