Allen County Children Services, Lima, OH. F/T perm Child Welfare Caseworker. Assesses child abuse, neglect, dependency, and service request cases by applying social work principles, interviewing theory and skills, and human behavior and psychosocial assessment to evaluate family circumstances, risk factors, and service needs. Conducts intake and assessment activities involving complex matters with multiple service providers, resistant or dysfunctional families, sexual abuse allegations, and other indicators of risk, including the recognition of abnormal behavior and mental health factors. Utilizes family functioning and risk assessment concepts to complete family risk assessment matrices, develop appropriate case plans, and support effective case resolution. Prepares and maintains clear, accurate, and current documentation in compliance with agency policies and applicable state requirements, informed by social welfare policy analysis, and subject to ongoing quality review. Provides guidance or limited training support to less experienced staff through observation or assistance with quality review of case records. With supervisory approval, may represent the agency by participating in community task forces or committees related to child protection issues. Performs other related duties as required. Bachelor's degree in Social Work or a related field Education to include: • Social work principles • Interviewing theory and skills • Human behavior and psychosocial assessment • Family functioning and risk assessment concepts • Recognition of abnormal behavior and mental health factors • Social welfare policy analysis Resume: ACCS, Attn: HR, 123 W. Spring St., Lima, OH 45801. EOE.