Social Service Spc. / Shaw / WP

This position is advertised for Statewide with the Wellbeing/Permanency Unit, the candidate will be housed in the county closest to their location. Create and maintain case files for children in care; document in MDCPS online database program; Visit children in care in foster homes, facilities and hospitals; Complete investigations of abuse, neglect for exploitation; Complete ongoing safety and risk assessments; Participate in scheduled county conferences/meetings for assigned children-in-care; Make referrals for children-in-care to receive services including dental, vision and medical; Transport children-in-care to appointments and destinations; Arrange for visitation with siblings and parents; Attend staff meetings with supervisor (normally) and all-staff meetings; Assist with new hires by being "shadow buddies"; Make copies of documents for case files; On-call for after-hours situation (rotating responsibility with other staff members); Attend court for hearings; Attend conferences and training to maintain continuing education hours; Communicate with families, service providers, parents, foster parents and the public; Schedule and attend Family Team Meetings. The incumbents receive training related to job content, and must pass a comprehensive test prior to continued employment and/or advancement