Social Services Worker II

[Join the foundational team of the newly established Paulding County Standalone Department of Job and Family Services! We are building a dedicated team focused on protecting and empowering our community. This is a hybrid field-work role responsible for the safety of children and adults, operating in an integrated unit covering the full spectrum of protective services.]{segoe="" ui",="" tahoma,="" sans-serif"=""}

[Essential Functions:]{segoe="" ui",="" tahoma,="" sans-serif"=""}

[Integrated Caseload: Manage a mix of Child Protective Services (CPS) and Adult Protective Services (APS) cases within the SACWIS system.]{segoe="" ui",="" tahoma,="" sans-serif"=""}

[Field Investigation: Respond to reports of abuse/neglect, conduct home visits, and interview involved parties.]{segoe="" ui",="" tahoma,="" sans-serif"=""}

[Independent Sign-Off: Exercise independent sign-off authority (under OAC 5101:2-33-03) and manage complex safety assessments.]{segoe="" ui",="" tahoma,="" sans-serif"=""}

[On-Call Rotation: Participate in the after-hours emergency response team rotation.]{segoe="" ui",="" tahoma,="" sans-serif"=""}

[Court Coordination: Represent the agency in court proceedings and collaborate with local law enforcement and prosecutors.]{segoe="" ui",="" tahoma,="" sans-serif"=""}

[Qualifications:]{segoe="" ui",="" tahoma,="" sans-serif"=""}

[Bachelor's degree in Human Services, Social Work, or a related field required.]{segoe="" ui",="" tahoma,="" sans-serif"=""}

[Must possess strong crisis-intervention skills and the ability to work independently in a standalone agency environment.]{segoe="" ui",="" tahoma,="" sans-serif"=""}

[Valid driver's license and reliable transportation required.]{segoe="" ui",="" tahoma,="" sans-serif"=""}

[CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT & BENEFITS:]{segoe="" ui",="" tahoma,="" sans-serif"=""}

[Paulding County JFS is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO). All positions include excellent county benefits, including comprehensive health/dental/vision insurance, paid time off, and Ohio Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS) benefits. Pursuant to ORC 5153.111, ODJFS regulations, and local agency policy, final candidates must pass a comprehensive pre-employment background check (BCII/FBI), a drug screen, and possess a valid Ohio Driver's License with an acceptable driving record.]{segoe="" ui",="" tahoma,="" sans-serif"=""}

[Please Send Resumes to: ]{segoe="" ui",="" tahoma,="" sans-serif"=""}[email protected]