Social Service Worker II

Ashland County DJFS is seeking highly motivated, compassionate, and dedicated individuals to join our team in ensuring child safety while promoting family growth and accountability.

Primary Duties (non-exclusive): Investigates allegations of abuse and neglect of children and/or older adults and/or maintains a caseload of children and families who have previously been determined to require the protective assistance service of the agency (on-going clients) as determined to be appropriate by the Court or Agency; Manages caseload of foster care and/or adoption assessments and placements; Makes regular monthly visits as required; Meets procedural deadlines governing the management of social services cases set by the State of Ohio and ensures that this documentation is complete; Serves as on-call social service worker (e.g. on weekends, holidays and after business hours). Prepares assigned cases for administrative or judicial procedures as required; Participates in legal actions and testifies in court; Performs Day Care licensing duties; Works with law enforcement to process cases as needed; Plans, develops and/or implements comprehensive agency service programs (e.g. drug abuse, prevention, elder care, homemaker skills, social skills, anger management, and hospital after care programs). Assists with the determination of eligibility, of the child or the child’s caretakers, for Prevention, Retention and Contingency (PRC) services by providing information and gathering documents from clients; Screening or assessment of needed services, providing program information, referral and linking to services such as family preservation services, domestic violence services, parenting training, substance abuse treatment and counseling; Serves on internal and/or external committees and attends various agency meetings.

Qualifications: (1) Bachelor's degree in social work or a related field (2) A valid Ohio driver's license (3) All positions are subject to employment verification, criminal background check, fingerprinting, alcohol and drug screening, motor vehicle report check, and approval by the Ashland County Commissioners.

WHY WORK FOR ACDJFS?

Health Care Benefits

Flexible Scheduling

Generous Leave - personal leave available for immediate use; compensatory time; vacation time; sick leave incentive program allowing accrual of additional leave or pay every 90 days.

Longevity Pay Increases

OPERS

Positive and supportive environment

How to Apply: Interested candidates should submit: (1) a cover letter (2) a resume (3) a list with three professional references (4) and a completed civil service application to Linda Allton at linda.allton@jfs.ohio.gov

Ashland County JFS is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, religion, age, disability, or military status in employment or the provision of services.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $23.83 - $28.60 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Prescription drug insurance
• Retirement plan

Work Location: In person