Family Services Advocate — Flexible Schedule & Benefits

Vanwerted; Van Wert (OH); On-site; USD 22,041 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Dental/Life Insurance

Paid sick leave

Paid vacation (after 6 months) or on a

12 Paid Holidays

OPERS

Deferred compensation plans available

Flexible work schedule

Job summary

Vanwerted seeks a Social Services Worker 2 in Ohio to join the Children Services department. The role is full-time or part-time with core hours 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and periodic on-call duties.

Starting pay is $18.50 per hour, with rate commensurate with prior experience in the child protective services field. You will work with families, manage caseloads, conduct field interviews, and cooperate with law enforcement and attorneys.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human services-related studies or an associate’s degree in a human services-related field, with progress toward a bachelor’s degree.
• Bachelor’s degree in any field and at least two years in a human services occupation.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Work one-on-one with families to promote child safety.
• Manage a complex caseload in a fast-paced environment.
• Conduct field interviews, gather information, and perform routine home visits.
• Cooperate with law enforcement officials, attorneys, and prosecutors.
• Provide testimony at court hearings/trials periodically.
• Serve as on-call worker assigned to handle emergencies after hours.

Skills

Valid driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree in human services-related studies

Associate’s degree in human services-related studies (working toward bachelor’s degree)

Job description

Vanwerted seeks a Social Services Worker 2 in Ohio to join the Children Services department. The role is full-time or part-time with core hours 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and periodic on-call duties.

Starting pay is $18.50 per hour, with rate commensurate with prior experience in the child protective services field. You will work with families, manage caseloads, conduct field interviews, and cooperate with law enforcement and attorneys.