Social Worker II - CFT

Overview

The primary purpose of the position is to be responsible for directing and coordinating various agency meetings related to the needs of the families and children within the Child Welfare Divisions. Arrange meetings at the request of Child Welfare staff and in accordance with the child welfare policy. A Child and Family Team meeting (CFT) is designed to engage and partner with families and those who surround them to build ensure safe outcomes and build a network that will remain beyond child welfare involvement.

• Provide social work services to support safety outcomes in crisis situations for at-risk children in very complex cases. The worker will be assigned tasks associated with meeting policy regarding mandatory CFT meetings in accordance with the Child Welfare Policy for Family and Investigative Assessments, In-Home Services and Placement Services.
• Facilitator receives referrals from the social work staff identifying a need for meetings or other support services to ensure timely service delivery in compliance with Child Welfare policy mandates.
• Schedule with all parties, review social histories and document facts within the parameters of the meeting and produce a written report with outcomes to the social worker and supervisor.
• Meetings may take place at various locations including but not limited to DSS agency, school, or other community locations.
• Must complete state mandated CFT training Navigating the Role of the Facilitator.
• Regular attendance and punctuality are essential. The CFT Facilitator must be available to ensure critical child welfare services are provided in a timely manner as required, and in accordance with federal and state laws, directives, policy, and guidance.
• Work includes performing other related duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree in social work from an accredited school of social work.
• Transcripts must be included with application