Overview
INTAKE CASEWORKER, Domestic Relations Office Jobs in Tarrant, TX at Tarrant County
Summary
Performs intakes with attorneys and clients for services ordered by the courts.
May conduct limited court services under the supervision of the duty caseworker and the Assistant Director such as observed visits in the playroom or party interviews in the office.
Reports findings and observations to the attorneys and the Court.
Posting may close at any time.
BENEFITS Tarrant County employees enjoy superior health, retirement, and insurance benefits & 13 County Holidays For more information, please click on the link below: http://www.tarrantcounty.com/en/human-resources/employee-benefits.html
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Reviews orders received from the court for signatures and completeness. Determines appropriate informational communications for the specific service ordered. Determines appropriate releases needed.
Meets with attorneys to obtain case history, legal background, status, and the court’s requirements for services.
Meets with clients to obtain background, demographic, and contact information for parties. Informs clients of requirements for services including orientation and co-parent education. Provides personal data forms as needed by service type. Informs and gives direction to clients for payment of services ordered by the court.
Keeps updated chronological entries in the case management system. Maintains notes and files on assigned cases.
Follows up with clients and attorneys if an in-person meeting has not occurred.
Performs limited court services including observed visits in the playroom. Reports to attorneys and the court regarding findings and observations.
Assists with Visitation Services on occasion.
Performs all other duties as required.
Minimum Requirements
NOTE: YOU MUST FILL OUT THE WORK HISTORY and EDUCATION SECTIONS OF APPLICATION TO SHOW YOU HAVE YEARS OF EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION AS REQUIRED BY HIRING DEPARTMENT OR BE DISQUALIFIED.
TO APPLY, must have a Bachelor’s degree or higher in a human services field. Master’s degree in human services field preferred.
TO APPLY, must have One (1) full-time year of experience in working with children and parents.
Licensure as a social worker (LMSW, LCSW), professional counselor (LPC), marriage and family therapist, or psychologist preferred.
Certification in basic and family mediation preferred.
Must possess proficient verbal and written communication skills.
Must have interviewing and listening skills.
Must have ability to establish and maintain effective authority and control over litigants.
Experience with Microsoft Office programs necessary.
Bilingual Spanish/English preferred.
If hired, must provide proof of educational attainment at New Hire Processing or during the promotional process.
Tarrant County will conduct background checks on new hires that will include a criminal background check related to convictions and deferred adjudications in the past seven years and may include credit reports, motor vehicle records, employment records and educational attainment. A conviction or deferred adjudication is not an automatic bar to employment. Each case is considered individually.
Physical Demands and Work Environment & Other Requirements
While performing the duties of this position, the incumbent is regularly required to sit, stand, lift, transport, stoop, grasp, climb, walk and bend.
Title: INTAKE CASEWORKER, Domestic Relations Office
Company: Tarrant County
Location: Tarrant, TX
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