Children’s Services Worker

and the job listing Expires on January 15, 2026

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 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: 11/10/2025

Job & Family Services

222

E. Central Parkway

Potential for Hybrid Remote Work Schedule

$25.75

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.

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Human Services or closely related field
• OR Master’s degree in Social Work (or Human Services related field)
• Must have a car, valid driver’s license issued by the state of residency and required auto liability insurance.
• Responds to and completes Specialized and Third‑Party Assessments of child safety in response to Intake Reports of physical abuse, sexual abuse, and/or neglect of children when the maltreater is responsible for the care of a child in an out‑of‑home care setting (i.e. school teacher, day camp counselor, foster parent, kinship provider, pre‑finalized adoptive parent, employee of a residential facility, licensed/approved child care provider or facility), has access to child by virtue of his/her employment or affiliation with an institution (i.e. Boy/Girl Scout leader, athletic coach), or has a potential conflict of interest with agency (i.e. employee, contract provider).
• Conducts face‑to‑face interviews with children, caregivers/parents/out‑of‑home caretakers, alleged maltreaters and witnesses. Collects pertinent collateral information from other persons, service providers, and community partners. Consults with Placement, Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS), law enforcement, licensing authorities, and other collateral parties as necessary.
• Provides recommendations relating to the ongoing use of an out of home care provider and/or conditions of corrective action. Makes licensing recommendations to licensing entities. Completes required notifications to out of home care settings and licensing and supervising authorities. Assessment shall include pertinent information collection from all parties regarding alleged maltreatment, surrounding circumstances, adult and child functioning, parenting practices, and discipline to ensure an accurate safety determination.
  
  Visits are conducted in homes, schools, hospitals, and other community settings as required.
• Responds to and completes Ongoing Assessments of child safety in response to Intake Reports of physical and sexual abuse, neglect, and dependency screened in on Cases receiving Ongoing case management services. Works collaboratively with Ongoing staff who have primary case…