Child Welfare Assistant

Description:

Child Welfare Assistant:

The Child Welfare Assistant must be able to develop a supportive relationship with the clients assigned to him/her, and work collaboratively with other members of the service delivery team.

Pay:

$18.50 - $18.90 Per Hour

Child Welfare Assistant Position Benefits:

• Competitive Compensation
• For full-time employees in their first year of employment, one hour of vacation time is earned for every 26 hours paid, with a maximum of 80 hours earned per year. For full-time employees after their first year of employment, one hour of vacation time is earned for every 13 hours paid, with a maximum of 160 hours earned per year. Part-time employees earn vacation time benefits based on the actual number of hours paid in a pay period.
• Full-time employees earn one hour of sick leave for every 21.67 hours paid. Part-time employees earn sick time benefits based on the actual number of hours paid in a pay period.
• Eleven (11) paid holidays,
• Agency contributions of 8% calculated on bi-weekly earnings to a 403(b) Thrift Plan (retirement plan) upon meeting plan eligibility criteria,
• An option of two health plans, one with a Health Savings Account benefit that includes employer contributions,
• Dental insurance,
• Vision insurance (100% employer-paid premiums if enrolled in the dental insurance plan),
• Group Life insurance; Basic Life and Basic AD&D,
• Options of employee-paid premiums for voluntary supplemental insurance offered, and
• An Educational Aid program.

Child Welfare Assistant Performance Objectives:

• Assessing the appropriateness of requests for services and interpreting the agency's services effectively to the client.
• Providing individual child, couple, and family skills assessment and training.
• Leading skill development groups focused on parenting, communication, social skills, and other skill development topics.
• Developing and coordinating skills groups and assessments.
• Developing individualized skill intervention plans for assigned cases.
• Providing transportation of clients.
• Providing supervision of assigned visitation.
• Providing written records and service documentation according to agency and regulatory standards.
• Meeting regularly with the Program Supervisor to discuss clinical issues, issues surrounding service delivery, and critical issues requiring supervisory consent or referral source authority.
• Being readily accessible to his/her clients for meetings according to their schedule or contract requirements at client-convenient times of the day or night.

Child Welfare Assistant Position Qualifications:

• Be at least 21 years of age (to be covered by the agency's vehicle insurance coverage)
• Possess an Associate's degree in social work or a human services field.
• Be able to maintain a flexible schedule in response to program needs or caseload assignments.
• Have the ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing.
• Possess a valid driver's license and vehicle insurance.
• Pass agency-required background checks.
• Be able to lift 30 lbs.
• Be able to carry car seats to and from the office and children's home.
• Be able to physically attend to young children and infants.

Come be part of a team of staff helping to make a difference in the lives of area children and families!

EOE

Requirements:

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