Social Services Worker III; Childcare Eligibility Specialist

Position: Social Services Worker III (Childcare Eligibility Specialist) (4860-12)

Location: Cincinnati, OH

Job : 4860-12

# of Openings:1

Social Services Worker III (Childcare Eligibility Specialist) (4860-12)

Be part of our Team! We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities in all employment practices. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law. We are a second-chance employer and a recovery friendly workplace.

11 Paid Holidays, Immediately Begin with 40 hours Paid Vacation if No Prior Service. Ohio Public Employee Retirement System which includes 14% Employer Contribution AND a defined benefit option. Highly Competitive and Comprehensive Benefits Package:
Medical, HRA, Dental, Vision, Employer-Paid Life Insurance, Long-Term Disability, Tuition Reimbursement, Paid Parental Leave, Public Service Loan Forgiveness Eligibility, Commuter Stipend or Free On-Site Parking, Wellness Incentives, robust Employee Assistance Program, access to Free Medical and Rx through Marathon Health, plus expansive Behavioral and Mental Health Resources, and More!

7/28/2026

Job & Family Services

Full-Time 40 hours weekly (Potential for Hybrid Remote Work Schedule)

$21.22/Hr.

Applicants for positions with Hamilton County Job and Family Services are subject to background screening in accordance with the document: "Offenses that May Disqualify Candidates for Employment". Convictions from this list may disqualify a candidate for employment with HCJFS.

Applicants for Children’s Services positions cannot provide foster care for children in the custody of Hamilton County.

• Completion of an Associate’s degree in social services or related field.
• or 2 years related work experience.
• Provides services for families within a child day care system which includes protective, special needs, and targeted job, education and training components. Interviews, assesses need, advises of community resources, explores options and explains rights and responsibilities. Interprets federal and state regulations and local laws. Responsible for compliance of service program with federal, state, and local laws and takes action on non-compliance.
  
  Responsible for identification of problems and coordinating intervention for continuity of care. Responsible for providing on-going case maintenance and responding to problems and inquiries regarding eligibility and case status for the Child Care call center. Assists families with securing and retaining appropriate child care.
• Maintains caseload by use of an integrated computerized data collection system by direct data entry which includes demographics, child profile, authorization, verification, provider search, placement tracking, progress notes, evaluations, payment issuance, payment reconciliation, due process and other supportive data for compliance with federal, state, and local requirements. Represents agency at compliance hearings for varied funding sources. Responsible for establishing and maintaining communication with internal department staff, community and governmental agencies.
  
  Responsible for establishing and maintaining communication with internal department staff; including Children's Services, Income Maintenance, and Child Support, as well as community and governmental agencies. Clears SETS for Child Support income and non-custodial parent demographic information. Clears CRIS-E/Ohio Benefits Worker Portal for public assistance eligibility and notifies appropriate parties of disparity in information.
• Participates on departmental special projects, provides feedback on relevant practices and procedures, and provides support as an agency representative for public speaking requests and staff orientation programs as needed. Attends necessary conferences and training sessions.
• Attends…