Social Program Specialist-Professional Development Department

Job Title: Social Program Specialist - Professional Development Department
Requisition #: 714406-112525
Primary Location: Ohio-Franklin County-Columbus
Work Location: 855 West Mound Street, 43223
Bargaining Unit/Exempt: Bargaining Unit
FLSA Status: Non- Exempt
Job Type: Full-Time
Schedule: 1st Shift – Monday – Friday, 8am – 5pm
Minimum Starting Salary: $24.71/hour
Number of Openings: 1
Posting Start Date: 11/25/2025
Posting Close Date: Postings are available for a minimum of 10 days after the Posting Start Date. Postings may be extended or rescinded at Agency's discretion after the 10 days. All submissions received within the 10 first days will be considered.

How to Apply: Email your updated resume to [email protected].

Who We Are:

Franklin County Children Services (FCCS) is a large, metropolitan child welfare agency with more than 300 caseworkers and 400 support staff members dedicated to child protection and family stability. FCCS believes in investing our time and resources to attract and hire an engaged, talented, and diverse workforce that is committed to protecting children by strengthening families.

What You Will Do –

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Plans regional training based on identified needs in the needs assessment document and individual request (including social workers, supervisors, managers, community service workers, social service aides and clerical staff); conducts onsite visits and needs assessments of assigned work areas within 13 counties; conducts ongoing needs assessments based on feedback and training impact evaluations; conducts onsite visits and needs assessments with assigned Children Services work areas; maintains ongoing written and verbal communications with 13 counties regarding resources and training development.
• Plans, implements, monitors, evaluates trainers and training programs for the Ohio Child Welfare Training Program (OCWTP); interviews trainers regarding specific competencies and programs ensuring for culture sensitivity; reviews trainer outlines to ensure content addresses identified needs and is consistent with Agency mission and products; reviews culturally relevant audio and visual materials, including curriculum to enhance the OCWTP reports on recruitment efforts.
• Participate as a member of OCWTP State Planning Committee; participates on other committees as assigned; plans networking meetings and community-wide conferences.
• Conducts or assists in training/professional development products as assigned, i.e. UPP, CAPMIS, SACWIS, completes special projects as assigned.
• Provides assistance with Learning Management Systems; assists with the computerized data entry systems; prepares monthly, quarterly and annual reports for Children Services; develops flyers and brochures to inform and to market training; performs other related duties as assigned.

What We Offer You:

• Hiring Bonus up to $1,500
• Quality benefits including low-Cost Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Generous Vacation, Sick and Personal leave accruals along with 10 paid holidays
• Retirement Pension through the Ohio Public employment Retirement System
• 457(b) retirement savings plan through Ohio Deferred Compensation
• No Cost Life Insurance Coverage up to $50,000
• Tuition Reimbursement
• EAP Program
• Personal and Financial Wellness opportunities through the Franklin County ThriveOn Program
• A true hybrid work environment!
• More!

What you bring to the role:

• Completion of undergraduate major program core requirements in social or behavioral science plus 12 mos. exp. in delivery of social services, or completion of graduate major program core requirements in behavioral or social science, excluding taking of comprehensive examination or writing thesis, plus 6 mos. exp. delivering social services.

What we hope you bring to the role:

• Master's degree in social work or related training field plus several years of related work experience

Certifications or Licensure:

• Valid Ohio Driver’s License

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None

ADA Statement: Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. Franklin County Children Services is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs, and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

Job-specific Physical Requirements:

• Ability to operate standard office equipment in the performance of job functions.
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Ability to occasionally lift and move objects weighing 10 – 15 lbs.
• Occasional pushing, pulling, kneeling, reaching, and standing.

What is the Work Environment Like?

• Typical hybrid office environment with eligibility to work remotely.

To learn more about FCCS, please visit our careers page at

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $24.71 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 40 per week

Benefits:

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

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• social services: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• Oho Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Columbus, OH 43223