Adoptive Placement Caseworker of Record

Lucas County Children Services; Toledo (OH); On-site; USD 30,299 - 43,154; Full time

Job summary

Lucas County Children Services is seeking an Adoptive Placement Caseworker of Record to provide vital adoption support services for children and families. This role includes delivering comprehensive casework services and facilitating support groups.

Applicants must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or a related field and become a Certified Adoption Assessor within nine months. The position offers a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends, and is committed to promoting a diverse workforce.

Starting pay is $26.66 per hour for 35 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work or a related field required.
• Must be a Certified Adoption Assessor or ability to complete required training.
• Demonstrated ability to facilitate support groups.

Responsibilities

• Provide adoption support services to children and families.
• Deliver a wide range of casework services.
• Facilitate support groups and work effectively in cross-cultural situations.

Skills

Facilitating support groups

Cross-cultural communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or related field

Tools

Valid driver’s license

Automobile insurance

Job description

Adoptive Placement Caseworker of Record
Social Service/Direct Care

Lucas County Children Services (LCCS) is applications for an Adoptive Placement Caseworker of Record position who would provide adoption support services to children and families for adoptive placements as well as provide a wide range of casework services to children and their families.

Candidates must possess the following minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or a related field required, LSW preferred. (i.e. Psychology, Criminal Justice, Education, Sociology)
• Must be a Certified Adoption Assessor or have the ability to complete required Adoption Assessor Training within nine (9) months.
• Demonstrated ability to facilitate support groups required.
• Valid driver’s license, automobile insurance and reliable automobile required.
• Personal cell phone for work use required.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evening and weekend work required.
• Ability to work effectively in cross-cultural situations required

LCCS offers an excellent salary and benefit package. If you are interested in making a difference in the lives of abused and neglected children in our community, please apply online.

Starting Pay: $26.66 per hour / 35 hours per week

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are committed to a diverse work force