Child Protection Worker - Assessment
Company: Scott County
Location: Shakopee
Posted on: October 24, 2024
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Job Description:
Job Summary
The eligible register developed from this posting may be used to
fill future FT and PT vacancies within this classification.
We are filling a vacancy in Assessment.
Performs highly responsible and professional social work involving
protecting children within the permanency in their families.
Primary responsibilities within the assessment function include:
respond to allegations of child maltreatment, provide both family
assessment and family investigation response; including facility
investigations. Makes decisions regarding a finding of maltreatment
and services needed. Assesses and evaluates the safety needs of
children within their families including the need for out-of-home
placement and court-involvement as well as safety planning.
Some evening and weekend hours may be required.
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Essential Duties
Performs ongoing assessment activities to ensure children are safe:
evaluates safety needs of children using a questioning approach
consistent with the agencies Signs of Safety philosophy; assesses
reports of child maltreatment and determines if it has occurred;
and assesses family functioning by defining strengths and
needs.
Initiates court proceedings when necessary: provides
recommendations to the court regarding family reunification and
concurrent permanency planning; testifies and represents the
department/County position in court; negotiates with legal/court
professionals on recommendations, planning, goals and services, and
makes decisions regarding permanency needs for children (i.e.
reunification, transfer of legal custody, TPR/adoption).
Finds and develops appropriate homes for children requiring
out-of-home placement for safety; conducts searches to ensure
family placement if possible.
Coordinates the development of support and safety networks for
families: explains the benefits of established safety networks and
family group decision making meetings; and refers, participates and
facilitates family meetings at any stage of families' involvement
with the Social Service agency.
Provides case management services to families through development
of case plans to assure safety for children.
Coordinates services and resources to families, which includes
support and decision making by extended family members and
friends.
Provides children with a permanent safe environment through
provision of social work services to families, including crisis
intervention.
Provides ongoing service and monitoring to families where there is
a finding of abuse or neglect to protect children from further
harm. Develops safety plans for children; coaches families on how
to meet their identified needs, provides support to parents and
children and assures permanency for children in a safe, supportive
family.
Facilitates family conferences to address safety and permanency
needs for children.
Participates in local collaborative and interagency planning
meetings.
Performs a variety of administrative duties in keeping records and
case plans: including utilizing SSIS (Social Service Information
Systems), Sharepoint, and Traverse (Electronic Data Management
System).
Works the days and hours necessary to perform all assigned
responsibilities and tasks. Must be available during regular
business hours to communicate with subordinates, supervisor,
customers, vendors and another person or organization with whom
interaction is required to accomplish work and employee goals.
Performs back-up intake and screening functions for reports of
maltreatment and other social services requests to determine if
further action is warranted.
Performs other duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications
Requires equivalency of a bachelor's degree in a human services
related field and three years of experience providing professional
social work case management. Case management experience with
children and families is highly desired. Expertise in serving
underrepresented communities; specifically American Indian,
Hispanic, and Somali populations, and candidates who are bilingual,
are preferred. Must possess a valid driver's license and provide a
reliable means of transportation for the performance of work
responsibilities.
Selection Process
Selection for this position will be based on a minimum
qualifications screening and rating of training and experience. Top
candidates will be forwarded to the hiring manager or supervisor
for consideration for interview and/or additional assessments.
Final selection will include a background check and approval by the
County Board.
If you require accommodations or have any other questions regarding
this job posting, please call the Scott County Employee Relations
department at 952-496-8103 and reference the posting title and
number.
If you have questions about the hiring process, please visit:
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