MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
• High School Diploma
• Two years experience involving youth and families preferred
• Knowledge of child and family service systems
• Valid Driver’s License (issued by state in which employee lives) and safe driving record
• Experience with computers beneficial
• Knowledge of social work values and/or child welfare services
ESSENTIAL POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
• Free from contagious disease/infection
• Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance
• Criminal Check Clearance
• Mental Health Assessment, if necessary
• Substance Assessment, if necessary
• Able to work a standard eight hour day, five days a week.
• Able to speak English clearly and hear voice of conversational tones.
• May be required to use own vehicle when other means of transportation are unavailable.
• Able to respond to Aon-call@ rotation responsibilities without incurring difficulty.
• Must demonstrate genuine empathy and concern for individuals as indicated in our corporate vision, mission and values statements.
• Adhere to applicable city, county, state and federal laws and regulations, internal and CARF standards.
ESSENTIAL POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES: (and other duties as assigned)
• Provide home, school and community visits to assess need and assist in accessing resources
• Provide transportation for youth and families as needed to facilitate family visitation and/or access to resources
• Facilitate access to additional resources as needed
• Team collaboration with other components of youth and family services
• Provide written or an oral reports to department of human services family court as needed
• Participate in required training
• Participate in supervision
• Must demonstrate genuine empathy and concern for individuals as indicated in our corporate vision, mission, and values statements.
• Knowledge of culturally competent values, principles and practices required