Social Services Worker – Investigation/Assessment and Units
Listed on 2026-01-12
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Social Work
Family Advocacy & Support Services, Child Development/Support -
Child Care/Nanny
Child Development/Support
Employer: Champaign County Department of Job & Family Services
Location: 1512 South US Hwy 68, Suite N100, Urbana, OH 43078
Overview:
Champaign County DJFS is seeking multiple Social Services Worker 2 professionals to join the Protective Services Unit. These roles focus on Child Abuse/Neglect Investigations, Ongoing Case Management, and Adoption Services. Candidates should be flexible, collaborative, and passionate about supporting children and families through advocacy, permanency planning, and comprehensive casework.
Key Responsibilities:General Duties (All Workers)
- Answer intake calls and document referrals for Child and Adult Protective Services.
- Provide information and referrals for non-abuse/neglect concerns.
- Maintain accurate documentation and case files.
- Conduct safety and risk assessments; ensure compliance with state and federal laws.
- Participate in on-call rotation for emergencies.
- Evaluate placement options for children in need of substitute care.
- Monitor children’s well-being in various placements.
- Refer families to services and monitor progress.
- Prepare for and attend court hearings.
- Arrange and supervise visitation; provide transportation as needed.
- Advocate for families and engage with community providers.
- Ensure timely school enrollment and attend educational meetings for children in care.
- Maintain accurate and timely data entry for reporting.
- Investigate allegations of child abuse, neglect, or dependency.
- Conduct forensic interviews with alleged child victims.
- Interview children, parents, custodians, and other contacts.
- Provide intensive case management for children in agency custody and their families.
- Monitor progress toward case plan goals.
- Make recommendations regarding medical and psychological care for children.
- Recruit adoptive homes, conduct home studies, and provide pre- and post-finalization services.
- Associate’s degree in human services-related field OR
- Completion of at least 60 semester credit hours toward a human services-related degree (must obtain a bachelor’s degree within 5 years of hire).
- Bachelor’s degree in social work or related human services field.
- Experience in protective services.
- Pay Range 7: $47,403.20 – $66,102.40 annually (based on experience).
- Steps range from $22.79/hour to $31.78/hour.
- Flexible work hours (based on agency needs)
- 80% paid health insurance for employee, spouse, and family
- Employee-paid dental, vision, and life insurance
- Employee assistance program (EAP) for employees and household members
- Wellness program for employees and spouses enrolled in medical plan
- Paid sick leave, personal days, and vacation
- OPERS retirement plan and deferred compensation options
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Positions open until filled.
Background check requirements: All offers are contingent upon employment verification, criminal background checks, fingerprinting, and child welfare history checks.
Equal Opportunity Employer – Champaign County provides access, inclusion, and reasonable accommodations in accordance with the ADA.
www.champaigndjfs.org
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