- Obtains information from clients, members of their families, and others, necessary for the identification of social, economic, emotional, health or physical problems and for assisting clients in obtaining a wide variety of services based on established policy.
- Provides casework and counseling services to clients and members of their families to aid them in achieving a more satisfactory adjustment to their specific problems or situations.
- Works in close cooperation with other social agencies, hospitals, clinics, courts, and community resources in planning to meet the needs of clients and assists the clients in utilizing these resources.
- Interprets programs, policies and procedures to individuals, groups, and agencies.
- Documents all contacts with family, collaterals, service providers, etc. and ensures placement in family file within agency policy guidelines.
- Bachelor's degree which includes or is supplemented by successful completion of 12 college credits in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, criminal justice, or other related social sciences.
- Knowledge of the basic principles of economics, sociology, psychology, and other social sciences.
- Knowledge of current social, economic, and health problems and their impact on the growth and development of people.
- Knowledge of human development and behavior including the individual, family, and group.
- Ability to understand and accept the needs and rights of others and to work with adults and children who are physically challenged, mentally disabled, emotionally disturbed, and economically disadvantaged.
- Ability to learn, interpret and apply relevant laws, regulations, and policies governing agency services.
- Ability to learn how to conduct individual and family interviews and to use them to identify individual and family problems.
- Ability to learn how to effectively interact with individuals, families, and as a member of a treatment team.
- Ability to plan and organize work, prepare adequate records and reports, set priorities, and learn to maintain a caseload in an effective and timely manner.
- Ability to adequately express ideas orally and in writing.
- Demonstrated proficiency in the use of Microsoft Word and Excel.
- Ability to accept direction and supervision as well as the flexibility to change daily assignments on short notice.
- Bilingual preferred.
- Ability to handle stress.
- Physical presence in the office is required.
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County Caseworker I - Reading, United States - Berks County, PA
Description
POSITION SUMMARY:
This position provides a full range of social services to families, including interviewing and casework services, in accordance with established Federal and State regulations, policies and procedures.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:
Essential Functions
The duties and responsibilities of this position include, but are not necessarily limited to:
MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Work involves walking, talking, hearing, using hands to handle, feel objects, tools, or controls, and reaching with hands and arms.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
Office environment, and various field locations as assigned.
This position description serves as a guideline for communicating the essential functions and other information about the position to the applicant/employee.
It is not intended to create a binding employment contract nor cover every detail of the position and may be changed where appropriate.
