Intake Worker After Hours)

Job Description

Main duties/Job description:

Respond to abuser neglect calls that are urgent – make child safe – no case load.

Field assessments, sometimes at night – paid mileage

Hybrid position after training 2/2

· Responds in the field in accordance with the priority of the report and mandated time frames. Conducts face to face interviews with all children in the household of assessment, parent/caregiver(s) and alleged maltreater(s) to decide regarding child safety.

· Assessment shall include pertinent information collection from all parties regarding alleged maltreatment, surrounding circumstances, adult and child functioning, parenting practices, and discipline to ensure an accurate safety determination. Visits are conducted in homes, schools, hospitals, and other community settings as required.

Completes intake assessment of reports alleging child maltreatment by telephone and/or face-to-face contact. Collects sufficient information regarding the alleged maltreatment, surrounding circumstances, adult and child functioning, parenting practices and discipline. Utilizes interpersonal skills to engage each individual professionally and respectfully in sharing behaviorally specific and detailed information. Responsible for information collection through hospitals, law enforcement, etc. to complete an assessment of child safety. Completes intake assessment on reports of elder abuse and/or neglect by telephone and face to face contact.

· Research previous agency history, criminal history, court involvement and other applicable information providing a comprehensive summary for all individuals associated with report. Maintain written documentation of assessment activities.

· Clinically evaluates information obtained creating a screening recommendation by identifying the presence or absence of Present or Impending Danger threats or alleged maltreatment and/or a need for agency involvement. Review presence or absence of safety threat(s) in consultation with Intake Supervisor. Implement necessary safety intervention when applicable.

· Prepares Request for Legal Action and provides court testimony.

· Completes appropriate jurisdictional referrals to other Public Child Welfare agencies or law enforcement agencies as required. Participates in required Unit Meetings and Agency Trainings as required.

· Performs other related duties as required. Attends required training and unit meetings.

Requirements:

· Bachelor's degree in human services-related field or

· Bachelor’s degree in any field and has two (2) years’ work experience in a human service-related occupation. A bachelor's or master's in a human services-related field would be required within 5 years.

· OR master’s degree in social work or human services related degree.

· Must have a car, valid driver’s license issued by the state of residency, and required auto liability insurance.

· Must have cell phone availability during working hours (Cell phone stipend eligible)

· Social service experience preferred but not required.

PHYSICAL and/or MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

· Lift and carry children, child car seats, and/or infant carrier.

· Frequently walk to and from court.

· Frequently climbing and descending stairs.

· Ability to sit for extended periods of time.

· Frequently stooping, bending, crouching.

· Frequently lift and carry large case files and occasionally push a cart containing case files.

HAZARDOUS and/or WORKING CONDITIONS:

· Potentially hazardous/dangerous situations which could involve upset/violent clients.

· Animals or insects in family homes

· This position requires some tasks that must be completed in the HCJFS offices, in court, or in the field; it is not eligible for full-time telework.

Interview process: teams, panel interview with 3 people, approx. 45 minutes.Company Description

Join the Abacus family of more than 27,000 employees assigned to top-rated clients, nationally.

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