Hancock County Child Welfare Specialist

Hancock County JFS

Hancock County Job and Family Services is seeking a Child Welfare Specialist to join our team. This position brings the right candidate a rewarding career helping children and families. Challenges bring forth opportunities for the candidate to employ critical thinking skills and experience significant growth, both personally and professionally. If you are seeking to make a positive difference in your community, please reach out to us.

POSITION:

Children Services Ongoing Caseworker

BENEFITS:

12+ Paid Holidays
Immediate Vacation and Sick Leave Accrual
Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Coverage
Access to County Vehicles for Work Purposes
Deferred Compensation Plan
Retirement Plan with Ohio Public Employees Retirement System
Discounts at Select Local Businesses
Student Loan Forgiveness
Employee Assistance Program

JOB DUTIES:

Work Closely with Families who have had their Child(ren) removed from their Home
Take Steps to Ensure Child Safety, which may Include Removing Children from their Homes
Focus Majority of Time Working with Families on Reunification Goals
Ensure Safety Concerns are Corrected within the Home
Collaborate on Decisions as to Whether or Not a Child can Safely Return Home
Develop and Maintain Strong Relationships with Families
Significant Time Spent in the Field Completing Home Visits
Refer Families to Community Resources
Monitor Case Plan Participation to Reunify Families
Maintain Factual and Accurate Records
Conduct Family Team Meetings
Work Closely with Law Enforcement, the Court System, and Other Professionals
Demonstrate Skillful Verbal Communication
Provide Court Testimony, which may Include Testifying at Hearings to Terminate Parental Rights
Prepare Cases for Administrative or Judicial Procedures
Display Strong Organization and Time Management Skills
Prepare Written Documents, such as Case Plans, Assessments, and Reviews
Meet State Mandates and Other Established Deadlines
Serve as On-Call Worker on Rotating Basis (Additional Pay Provided)

WAGE:

Starting at $20.45/hour. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability or age.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s degree in human services-related studies
OR bachelor’s degree in any field and have been employed for at least two years in a human services occupation
OR associate’s degree in human services-related studies
OR been employed for at least five years in a human services-related occupation

*For employment to continue, a person described in option 2, 3, or 4 above must obtain a job-related bachelor’s degree not later than five years after the date of employment with the agency commences.

*Note: All liability and responsibility for determining “human services-related studies” or “human services-related occupation” rests with the employing agency.

Per section 5153.122 of the Ohio Revised Code, each caseworker shall complete at least ninety hours of in-service training during the first year of the caseworker’s continuous employment, consisting of courses in recognizing and preventing child abuse and neglect, assessing risks, interviewing persons, investigating cases, intervening, providing services to children and their families, and other topics relevant to child abuse and neglect. After the first year of continuous employment, each caseworker annually shall complete thirty-six hours of training in areas relevant to the caseworker’s assigned duties.
Must have Valid Driver’s License

HOW TO APPLY:

Submit a resume by mail, in person, or by email.

Emails can be addressed to Chelsea Wentling at chelsea.wentling@jfs.ohio.gov

Mail: Hancock County Job and Family Services
Attn: Chelsea Wentling
P.O. Box 270
Findlay, OH 45839

In Person: 7746 CR 140
Findlay, OH 45840

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