Childrens Services Worker (Kinship Coordinator) (4617-12)

Childrens Services Worker (Kinship Coordinator) (4617-12)

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.

Highly Competitive Employee Benefits Package and Generous Paid Time Off

11 Paid Holidays Immediately Begin Accruing Paid Vacation and Sick Time and Paid Parental Leave.

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 Public Service Loan Forgiveness Eligibility 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!

DEADLINE TO APPLY : 12/02/2025

WORK LOCATION:

Job & Family Services

222 E. Central Parkway

Cincinnati OH 45202

WORK HOURS:

(Potential for Hybrid Remote Work Schedule)

STARTING SALARY: $23.69

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 from this list may disqualify a candidate for employment with HCJFS.

Applicants for Childrens Services positions cannot provide foster care for children in the custody of Hamilton County.

REQUIREMENTS (EDUCATION EXPERIENCE LICENSURE CERTIFICATION):

• Bachelors degree in human services-related field or
• Bachelors degree in any field and has two (2) years work experience in a human service-related occupation.
• * A bachelors or masters in a human services-related field would be required within 5 years. Must possess a valid drivers 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):

• Provides child specific relative/non relative search efforts for a caseload of children in interim/temporary custody as part of out of short and long term home care placement options and concurrent planning; works with children parents and other family members to identify relatives and other family and child connections; reviews entire case records and collaborates with other divisions within JFS to identify relatives and other family connections; works directly with the caseworker child biologic family (paternal and maternal) team members known fictive kin siblings adopted siblings in the identification and assessment of appropriate kin.123
• Conducts relative home studies in accordance with OAC rule and HCJFS policy; makes recommendations for approval based on assessment; completes timely assessment appropriate to urgency of need.
• Conducts needs assessment with family; develops plan of support in collaboration with kinship provider caseworker and team and arranges or ensures necessary support and services are delivered in accordance with the caregiver and family needs; serves as an advocate and point of contact for the kin caregiver.
• Serves as kinship resource for casework staff; provides formal training and information regarding needs and available resources for kinship families; establishes relationships with community public and private stakeholders which includes community advocacy and outreach in support of kinship families.
• Completes reports as required; attends court and other meetings as necessary.
• Attends conferences and training.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES: (*Indicates can be developed after employment)

• Knowledge of: public relations; human relations; office practices and procedures; agency policies and procedures; government structure and process*; counseling; interviewing; social sciences (psychology sociology social work or related field; case management; child welfare practices and procedures.
• Ability to: define problems collect data establish facts and draw valid conclusions; understand manuals and verbal instructions technical in nature; gather collate and classify information about data people or things; prepare meaningful concise and accurate reports; handle sensitive inquiries from and contacts with officials and general public; work cooperatively with other staff and supervision

ESSENTIAL JOB FACTORS:

• Must undergo a background check via the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Identification and Investigation (BCI). Must have a car valid drivers license issued by the state of residency and required auto liability insurance.

BACKGROUND CHECKS REQUIRED:

Background checks consistent with requirements in OAC 5101:2-5-09 must be completed at employment and every ten years following including but not limited to the following systems:

• State Automated Child Welfare Information System (SACWIS)
• State Child/Abuse Neglect Central Registry Check for any state in which the applicant resided within the last five years
• Ohio Bureau of Criminal Identification Investigation (BCI)
• FBI
• National Sex Offender Public website () Code 5101:2-5-09 must be conductedfor each prospective employee

Required Experience:

IC