Social Services Worker 2 - PCN #14002

South Central Ohio Job And Family Services•Chillicothe, OH

12h

About The Position

SCOJFS is hiring a Social Services Worker 2 in the Child Protective Services Division, Ongoing Unit. The role provides ongoing protective casework services to children and families to promote stability within the family unit, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. The worker interviews children, families, school staff, and members of the public; provides counseling, referrals, crisis intervention, and emotional support; assesses service needs and eligibility; monitors families, home conditions, and visitations; develops and implements service plans; coordinates services and community resources; and supervises assigned cases. The position also involves compiling social histories and diagnostic reports, consulting with the Prosecutor, attending court hearings and testifying when subpoenaed or assigned, preparing case records and correspondence, and maintaining written and electronic files. The worker investigates complaints involving child abuse, neglect, dependency, or exploitation and provides diagnostic and crisis intervention services. Availability for a rotating on-call schedule providing 24-hour emergency services—including weekends, holidays, and after business hours—is required, as is participation in evening appointments and meetings. The worker must maintain required training and exhibit regular and predictable attendance. Applicants must meet one of the Ohio statutory education or human-services work-experience pathways listed in the posting. Certain pathways require obtaining a job-related bachelor’s degree within five years of employment. Applicants must also hold a valid Ohio driver’s license, have required auto insurance, and have an acceptable motor vehicle report. Required background checks are completed at employment and every five years thereafter. The listed pay range is $20.00–$28.35 per hour, with probationary and post-probationary rates specified in the posting.

Requirements

Meet one of the following qualifications for a Children Services caseworker: a bachelor’s degree in human services-related studies; a bachelor’s degree in any field plus at least two years of employment in a human services occupation; an associate’s degree in human services-related studies; or at least five years of employment in a human service-related occupation.
For applicants qualifying through a bachelor’s degree in any field plus two years of human-services employment, an associate’s degree in human services-related studies, or five years of human-services-related employment, obtain a job-related bachelor’s degree within five years after agency employment begins.
Complete at least 102 hours of in-service training during the first year of continuous employment and 36 hours of relevant training annually thereafter.
Have a valid Ohio driver’s license, required auto insurance, and an acceptable motor vehicle report.
Complete required background checks at employment and every five years thereafter, including applicable SACWIS, Ohio BCI/FBI, and local law enforcement checks.
Be available for the on-call schedule rotation for 24-hour emergency services, including weekends, holidays, and after business hours.
Attend evening appointments and meetings.

Responsibilities

Provide ongoing protective casework services to children and families to maintain family stability within applicable legal guidelines and time frames.
Interview children, families, school staff, and members of the public in office or in the field.
Provide counseling, referrals, diagnostic services, crisis intervention, emotional support, and nurturance to customers.
Assess service needs and eligibility, monitor families, home conditions, and visitations, and develop, review, revise, and implement customer service plans.
Coordinate schedules, attend meetings, cooperate with other agencies, and coordinate community resources and services.
Conduct home management programs, including on-site instruction in family life skills and other specialized services.
Supervise assigned cases and transport customers when needed.
Consult with the Prosecutor as necessary regarding case matters.
Compile social histories and diagnostic reports for agency and court use.
Attend court hearings as subpoenaed or assigned; provide requested or ordered court documents, testify regarding family progress, make recommendations, and coordinate with the Prosecutor.
Prepare reports, correspondence, and case records, and maintain written and electronic files.
Receive and investigate complaints of child abuse, neglect, dependency, or exploitation; determine the need and eligibility for services and intervention.
Participate in the on-call rotation to provide 24-hour emergency services, including weekends, holidays, and after business hours.
Attend evening appointments and meetings.
Maintain knowledge of current procedures and participate in required staff development, meetings, training, and conferences.
Exhibit regular and predictable attendance.
Perform other duties as assigned by a supervisor or director.

Benefits

Competitive pay.
Opportunities for career advancement across a broad range of service areas.
Paid holidays.
Paid bereavement, personal, sick, and vacation time off.
Group health insurance plans, with optional dental and vision coverage.
Wellness program and incentives.
Optional flexible health spending account.
Employer-paid Employee Assistance Program.
Employer-paid $10,000 life insurance policy, with additional supplemental life insurance options.
Eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
Enrollment in the Ohio Public Employees Retirement System.
Options to enroll in one or both available deferred compensation plans.
Flexible schedules available to most positions.