Social Services Worker 1

Position Overview:
The Social Services Worker 1 position receives and responds to requests, referrals, or complaints of adult and child abuse/neglect; completes necessary documentation including reports, forms, summaries, case notes, etc.; and gathers, analyzes, and inputs data for reporting into SACWIS and ODAPS. In addition, this position supervises parent/child visits; transports or arranges transportation for customers to various appointments; maintains case files; prepares cases for court subpoenas; and assists Social Services Worker 2s with various duties.

Benefits to joining our team:

• Starting rate $18.80
• Full-time employment
• Impressive benefits package: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, public retirement, and more
• 12 paid holidays
• Paid vacation days
• 15 paid sick leave days per year
• Employee Wellness Program

Applications can be downloaded from or picked up at Carroll County Job and Family Services.

How to apply:

-Mail application to: PO Box 219, Carrollton, OH 44615

-Email application to: [email protected]

-Fax application to: 330-627-3904

Applications are due 5/1/2026

Minimum Qualifications:
An associates’s degree in Social Work or a related field is preferred. You must be able to pass a criminal background check, drug screen, and employment reference check. You must also have a clean driving record and valid Driver’s License.

Essential Job Functions:

• Receives and responds to requests, referrals, or complaints (phone, letter, or in-person) of adult and child abuse and/or neglect.
• Refers information to supervisors and/or case workers for further action.
• Completes necessary documentation including reports, forms, summaries, case notes, etc.
• Gathers, analyzes, and inputs data for Children Services reporting through SACWIS and Adult Protective Services reporting through ODAPS.
• Ensures that data is current, and that appropriate information is received by the case worker.
• Monitors system to ensure compliance with local, State, and Federal rules and regulations.
• Prepares and distributes reports for Agency and State purposes.
• Supervises parent/child visits.
• Transports or arranges transportation for customers to various appointments.
• Assists Social Services Worker 2s with various duties to help families access needed services.
• Records accurate and complete information of case contacts in SACWIS.
• Data entry for financial assistance programs such as KPIP and PASSS.
• Maintains case files.
• Scans and uploads documents into Traverse and maintains these documents in the proper taxonomy.
• Prepares cases for court subpoenas.
• Maintains and increases knowledge and skills through attendance at meetings, conferences, training seminars, and in-service training sessions. May require overnight travel.
• Provides culturally competent service to customers, the public, and colleagues.
• Performs additional duties and assignments as required.
• Meets all job safety requirements and all applicable OSHA safety standards that pertain to essential functions.
• Demonstrates the ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with supervisor, employees, co-workers, and the public.
• Maintains regular and predictable attendance.
• Remains informed of current developments and procedures pertinent to duties.
• Performs other related tasks, duties, and responsibilities as required or assigned.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $18.80 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person