County Caseworker I (Children & Youth Services)

Job 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: - 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 famil...