Children's Services Worker (Children's Services Caseworker) (4641-12

Children's Services Worker (Children's Services Caseworker) (4641-12)

STARTING HOURLY BASE PAY: $26.52

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.

Are you interested in serving our community and helping to protect our county's most vulnerable children? At Hamilton County Children's Services, this is what we do every day. We are looking for compassionate, tenacious workers who are dedicated to ensuring children are safe.

You will support children and families by keeping children safe and advocating for families. We offer a comprehensive training program for all new hires, including classroom training, shadowing, virtual reality experience, coaching, and engagement with our regional training center. This is a critical role that directly impacts the outcomes of the children and families whom we serve. This role may be a good fit if you excel in interpersonal communication, problem-solving, and enjoy fast-paced work environments.

This position provides:

* 24-hour hotline staffed for emergency after hours response on cases

* Hybrid work schedule

* Culture promoting growth and learning

* Tuition reimbursement

We look forward to learning more about you and your passion for this work! Please see the full job description below.

STARTING HOURLY BASE PAY:

The $26.52 hourly rate can be increased for prior paid experience up to (8%), MSW (5%), and/or LSW/LISW (2%).

Highly Competitive Employee Benefits Package and Generous Paid Time Off

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!

Final date to receive applications:
Open Until Filled

WORK LOCATION:

Job & Family Services 1701 Patricia McCollum Way Cincinnati, OH 45237

WORK HOURS:

40 hours weekly (Potential for Hybrid Remote Work Schedule)

NOTE:

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.

REQUIREMENTS (EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION):

⦁ Bachelor's degree in human services-related field or

⦁ Bachelor's degree in any field and has two (2) years' work experience in a human service-related occupation.

* A bachelor's or master's in a human services-related field would be required within 5 years.

⦁ Must possess a valid driver's license issued in the state of residency.

⦁ Must have the use of an insured automobile.

⦁ A criminal records check conducted by the Bureau of Criminal Identification and Investigation and the FBI is required.

JOB DUTIES (SUMMARY):

* Completes assessments of child safety in response to Intake Reports of physical and sexual abuse, neglect and dependency within mandated time frames and in accordance with federal, state and agency policy. Research previous Children's Services history, criminal history, court involvement and other applicable information for all individuals associated with Intake Report and/or case members. Conducts and engages in face-to-face interviews with…