SSW2 Children Services Caseworker - Intake

Coshocton County Job & Family Services

725 Pine Street Coshocton Ohio, 43812

Social Services Worker 2- Intake Caseworker

We are looking for an engaging and personable individual to join our Children Services- Intake team. Our Social Services Worker 2 position works directly with child abuse/neglect/dependency cases from the start of the case through its first 45 days or closure. The purpose of this position is to ensure child safety by making determinations as to whether a child(ren) is in imminent risk of harm because they are incapable of protecting themselves from physical, mental, and/or sexual abuse. The Social Services Worker 2 position also spends time going on home visits with families, in meetings with other community members/partners, sometimes testifies in court, recording and documenting case files, and meeting state mandates.

Benefits to Joining our Team:

• Starting rate $19.07 per hour depending on education level. Direct or relevant experience may also be considered.
• Impressive benefits package: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, public pension plan (with employer contribution), and deferred compensation plans.
• 12 paid holidays.
• Family type atmosphere with friendly, helpful staff.
• Mileage reimbursement at federal rate.
• Paid personal days.
• Paid vacation leave.
• Paid sick leave.
• Tuition Assistance Program

Position Overview

Under the direct supervision of the Children Services Intake Supervisor, the Social Services 2- Intake Caseworker position receives and responds to requests/referrals/ or complaints, investigates the complaints, and evaluates the information received and determines the appropriate actions needed to resolve child welfare, abuse, and neglect problems. In addition to trying to provide services to resolve these problems, this positions responsible for documenting and maintaining client/case files, and other related tasks while meeting state mandates. The Social Services Worker 2- Intake Caseworker maintains each case from the assessment phase through the first 45 days before either closing the case or transferring it to an ongoing worker, conducting face to face interviews with all children in a household of assessment, parent/caregiver, and alleged perpetrators. The purpose of this position and these responsibilities is to ensure the safety, permanency and well-being of the child(ren) and implementing necessary safety intervention when applicable.

This overview is in no way meant to be an all-inclusive depiction of the duties and responsibilities of the Social Services Worker 2- Intake Caseworker position. To find a more detailed description of this position, please see the official position description.

Minimum Qualifications

In accordance with the Ohio Revised Code, applicants of a Public Children Services Agency must have one of the following:

1. A bachelor’s degree in human services- related studies, or

2. A bachelor’s degree in any field and have been employed for at least two years in a human services occupation, or

3. An associate degree in human services-related studies, or

4. Been employed for at least five years in a human service- related occupation.

*** For employment to continue a person described in options 2, 3, or 4 above MUST obtain a job-related bachelor’s degree no later than five (5) years after the date employment with the agency commences.

How To Apply:

· E-mail county application, resume, and cover letter(optional) to

[email protected] (preferred) with Social Services Worker 2-Intake in the Subject Line.

· In person or by mail: include the county application, resume, and cover letter (optional) and drop off or mail to Coshocton County DJFS

ATTN: Human Resources, 725 Pine Street Coshocton Ohio, 43812

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $19.07 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Ability to Commute:

• Coshocton, OH 43812 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Coshocton, OH 43812: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person