Children Services Caseworker 2 – On-Going Unit

Scioto County Department of Job and Family Services; Portsmouth (OH); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Scioto County Department of Job and Family Services in Portsmouth, OH is seeking a Children Protective Services Caseworker to respond to cases involving suspected child abuse, neglect, and families in need of services. The role requires travel, after-hours on-call rotation, and emergency services as required by the agency.

Under general supervision, you will assess risk, coordinate with other agencies, document findings, and support families with safety plans while ensuring compliance with state

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a human service-related field preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• A bachelor’s degree in any field plus two years in a human services occupation also qualifies.
• An associate degree in a human service-related field qualifies, or five years in human services.

Responsibilities

• Receive and respond to cases involving suspected child abuse, sexual abuse, neglect, dependency, and families in need of services.
• Provide emergency services according to agency requirements.
• Travel frequently and participate in after-hours on-call rotation.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a human service-related study

Bachelor’s degree in any field + 2 years in human services

Associate degree in a human service-related study

5 years in a human service-related occupation

Job description

“Scioto County Somewhere Special”

Permanent/Full-Time

Collective Bargaining Unit Position

Under general supervision, Children Protective Services Caseworker is responsible for receiving and responding to cases involving suspected child abuse, sexual abuse, neglect, dependency, and families in need of services. Position requires frequent travel, works after hours on-call rotation, and provides emergency services according to agency requirements.

The minimum qualifications are as follows:

• (1) A bachelor’s degree in a human service-related study;
• (2) OR, A bachelor’s degree in any field and have been employed for at least two years in a human services occupation;
• (3) OR, An associate degree in a human service-related study;
• (4) OR, Has been employed for at least five years in a human service-related occupation;
• (5) Valid drivers’ license, state minimum vehicle insurance, and acceptable driving record;
• (6) Must pass Drug Screening and BCI/FBI Background Check.

NOTE: For employment to continue, a person meeting Bullets 2, 3, or 4 above must obtain a job-related bachelor’s degree not later than five years after the date employment with the agency commences. Bullet 1 is preferred. Transcript required for all post secondary education.

Rate of Pay $ 20.41 per hour – Pay Range 28

DIRECTOR

COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

Merit Smith

SCIOTO COUNTYDEPARTMENT OF JOB AND FAMILY SERVICES

710 Court Street * P.O. Box 1347

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Internal applicants will be given first consideration. If there are no internal applicants, or if internal applicants do not meet the minimum qualifications of the position, external applicants will be considered.

SCIOTO COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER