In Washington, DC, which has the highest child poverty rate in the country, it is not uncommon for caseworkers working with children to face armed drug dealers and stoned parents, homes crawling with cockroaches, and kids with scabies. An average caseload of twelve can mean dealing with fifty to seventy people, including parents and siblings. A caseworker may get a parent into rehab, help pay family bills, and obtain furniture, food, and clothing. A caseworker may also take children to the doctor and celebrate their birthdays. According to a General Accounting Office study in 2003, the average tenure of caseworkers nationwide is less than two years, mainly due to high caseloads, the risk of violence, low pay, and insufficient training.
1. Based on a job analysis, develop the job specification for a Washington, DC, caseworker. What are the qualifications a caseworker needs to perform the job effectively? What are some of the KSAOCs needed? Include in your analysis the following items:
• Education, degrees, or certificates 

• Skill requirements 

• Experience 

• Personal requirements 

• Mental and physical requirements 

• Working conditions 

• Job hazards