Bridges Liaison: Full-Time

Possess two (2) years of experience working with families and/or children in the child welfare system; and possesses an Associate degree (or related certification) or Bachelor degree in Social Work, Counseling, or related field.

Must complete required background checks including BCI/FBI with no record of forbidden offenses listed in OAC 5101:2-5-09. As part of the BCI/FBI background checks necessary for employment, in compliance with new policies from the Ohio Department of Children & Youth, all employees, new hires, and interns will have background checks conducted specifically searching for charges of domestic abuse. If there are any charges of domestic abuse or new charges that occur during time of employment, the employee is subject to denial of employment in the case of prospective new hires or interns and termination of employment for hired staff members, whether employees, contractors, or interns.

Tasks may include:

• Assess continued need for placement, risk and protective factors, participant’s strengths and needs.
• Build rapport with Young Adults and respect their role in Bridges.
• Provide Young Adults with supportive, effective case management to include life skills, assist in arranging safe and affordable housing, and other supportive services needed and as identified on their Plan.
• Assist Young Adults with the completion of the Bridges Application, Voluntary Participation Agreement and gathering eligibility supporting documentation.
• Manage new referrals from Regional Coordinators/Supervisor and document all attempts to contact the Young Adult or PCSA in Statewide Automated Child Welfare Information System (SACWIS). The first contact attempt must be within two (2) business days of receiving referral.
• Maintain a caseload of 10 – 13 Young Adults.
• Provide crisis intervention, including on-call duty, as rotation requires.
• Supervision of young Adults in the program and enter the required information in SACWIS within the required program deadlines and coordination of community resources.
• Attend Collaborative functions including regional information sessions and trainings.
• Develop awareness of the program that promotes the agency positively to other professionals, community endeavors, and training events.

Benefits:

• Paid Time Off
• 13 paid Holidays
• 401K (Matching)
• Health / Dental/ Vision Insurance
• Tuition Assistance
• CEU Opportunities
• Employee Wellness Program