Social Caseworker II

General Description:

To perform casework duties and responsibilities of a specialized nature; and/or to be assigned to a special area of service in child and family services and family preservation, family support and/or family reintegration; such assignments can be considered unique for various reasons such as geographical location, irregular hours of work, and the nature of the work which could include: to appear and present material at court hearings and trials; to exercise basic computer skills; to maintain and improve skill level through ongoing relevant training and education; and to do related work as required.

Knowledges, skills and capacities:

• A thorough knowledge of social casework principles, practices and techniques and the ability to apply these effectively.
• A thorough knowledge of individual physical emotional and behavior patterns as well as the social, cultural, ethic and economic factors that contribute to personal maladjustment and dependency and the forces that effect interpersonal and interfamilial relationships and impair parental functions.
• A working knowledge of the provisions of federal and state laws relating to the performance of caseworker duties and responsibilities of an extraordinary nature, and/or to be assigned to children and family preservation services.
• The ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with individuals and groups within and outside the agency; and related capacities and abilities.