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SHELBY COUNTY Social Services Worker 2, Child Protection Specialist in Sidney, Ohio
• Receives claims of abuse and neglect of children and/or older adults AND/OR maintains caseload of children/families who have previously been determined to require the protective assistance or the services of the agency ( i.e., ongoing clients) as determined appropriate AND/OR manages caseload of foster care and/or adoption assessment and placements. • May assist with recruiting and licensing agency foster/adoptive homes for the agency. • Meets procedural deadlines. • Processes cases, changes, case notes, and other paperwork as required. • Prepares assigned cases for administrative or judicial procedures as required. • Utilizes computer programs for the tracking and maintenance of cases. • Attends home visits for all units as needed in order to assure that all face-to-face contacts are completed within mandated timeframes. • Testifies in court as required. • May serve as on-call social service worker if needed (e.g., on weekends, holidays, after business hours). • Serves on internal/external committees and attends various agency meetings. • Presents public education programs. • Attends related training, conferences and meetings as assigned. Stays current on program regulations, policies, and procedures. * All other duties as assigned.