Job Description                   

The Child Welfare (CW) Caseworker is responsible to protect children in the agency’s care and custody from situations of abuse, neglect and other forms of maltreatment. CW Caseworkers focus on ensuring the social, physical, psychological, and emotional well-being of their clients. CW Caseworkers work with law enforcement, the court system, childcare providers, community services, families, and relatives to ensure the permanency, safety, and well-being of all children with whom they work.

The CW Caseworker is committed to practicing cultural competence by working respectfully and effectively with people of all cultures, classes, races, genders, ethnic backgrounds, religions, sexual orientations, mental and physical abilities, ages, and appearances in a manner that respects and preserves the dignity of all. The CW Caseworker commits to adhere to SCCS’ mission, vision, and values at all times.

Qualifications                     

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience                       

Bachelor’s degree in social work, Counseling (non-school related), Psychology, Sociology, Criminal Justice, Child and Family Development or Human Development and Family Studies; or MSW, MSSA or Master’s in Counseling (non-school related) required.

Two (2) years casework experience in public child welfare, mental health or family services agency preferred.

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https://summitcountyoh.munisselfservice.com/ess/employmentopportunities/default.aspx