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Hancock County Job and Family Services Part-Time Children Services Caseworker in Findlay, Ohio
ABOUT US Hancock County Job and Family Services provides our clients with help for today and hope for tomorrow. The primary focus of protective services is safety for the child. To meet this objective, the emphasis is on improving parenting skills, mental health and substance abuse counseling, domestic violence services, child development, and basic living skills such as housing, finances, and transportation. POSITION Part-Time Children Services Caseworker POST DATES 6/26/2024 -- 7/12/2024 or until filled BENEFITS • Paid Holidays • Immediate Sick Leave Accrual • Access to County Vehicles for Work Purposes • Retirement Plan with Ohio Public Employees Retirement System • Discounts at Select Local Businesses • Student Loan Forgiveness if Transitioned to Full-Time JOB DUTIES • Ensure Child Safety by Conducting Investigations & Interviews • Maintain an Ongoing Caseload of Children & Families • Complete Adoption Assessments & Placements • Provide Support to Relative/Kin Care Providers • Provide Crisis Management Support • Significant Time Spent in the Field Completing Home Visits • Transport Children & Families as Needed • Refer Families to Community Resources • Serve as a Backup Caseworker for Adult Protective Services • Maintain Factual and Accurate Records • Determine Client Eligibility for Support Services • Work Closely with Law Enforcement, the Court System, and Other Professionals • Demonstrate Skillful Verbal Communication • Provide Expert Court Testimony • Prepare Cases for Administrative or Judicial Procedures • Display Strong Organization and Time Management Skills • Prepare Written Documents, such as Case Plans, Assessments, Dictation, and Reviews • Meet State Mandates and Other Established Deadlines WAGE • Starting at $20.15/hour MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS • Bachelor's degree in human services-related studies • OR bachelor's degree in any field and have been employed for at least two years in a human services occupation • OR associate's degree in human services-related studies • OR been employed for at least five years in a human services-related occupation *For employment to continue, a person described in option 2, 3, or 4 above must obtain a job-related bachelor's degree not later than five years after the date of employment with the agency commences. *Note: All liability and responsibility for determining "human services-related studies" or "human services-related occupation" rests with the employing agency. • Per section 5153.122 of the Ohio Revised Code, each caseworker shall complete at least ninety hours of in-service training during the first year of the caseworker's continuous employment, consisting of courses in recognizing and preventing child abuse and neglect, assessing risks, interviewing persons, investigating cases, intervening, providing services to children and their families, and other topics relevant to child abuse and neglect. After the first year of continuous employment, each caseworker annually shall complete thirty-six hours of training in areas relevant to the caseworker's assigned duties. • Must have Valid Driver's License HOW TO APPLY • Apply on Indeed, submit a resume by mail, in person, or by email. Emails can be addressed to Chelsea Wentling at chelsea.wentling@jfs.ohio.gov All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability or age.