Hotline Screener (3rd Shift)

Summitkids; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 2,755,000; Full time

Job summary

Summit County Children Services in Akron, OH is seeking a Social Worker Assistant/Social Service Aide (Case Aide) to support the child welfare casework team, assist caregivers, children and families, and help assess child safety and risk. The role emphasizes cultural competence and adherence to SCCS’s mission, values, and service delivery standards; typing speed of 35 wpm is required.

Education requirements include an associate degree in a human services field or two years’ related experience

Qualifications

• Proficiency in typing a minimum of 35 wpm.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Responsibilities

• Support the child welfare casework team in provision of services to caregivers, children, and families served; assist with assessment of child safety and risk when interfacing with children and families served.
• Commit to practicing cultural competence and to adhering to SCCS’s mission, vision, and values at all times.

Skills

Typing 35 wpm

Education

Associate degree in Social Work

2 years’ experience with families/children

Job description

Schedule Thursday, Friday, and Saturday; 11:00pm to 7:00am

Summary

The Social Worker Assistant/Social Service Aide (“Case Aide”) is responsible for supporting the child welfare casework team in provision of services to caregivers, children, and families served by Summit County Children Services, including assessment of child safety and risk when interfacing with children and families served.
The Case Aide commits to practicing cultural competence by working respectfully and effectively with people of all cultures, classes, races, genders, ethnic backgrounds, religions, sexual orientations, mental and physical abilities, ages, and appearances in a manner that respects and preserves the dignity of all.The Case Aide commits to adhere to SCCS’ mission, vision, and values at all times.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Proficiency in typing a minimum of thirty-five (35) wpm required.

Education and/or Experience

Associate degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, Sociology, Criminal Justice, Child and Family Development, Human Development and Family Studies, or other human services related field; or Two (2) years’ experience working directly with families and/or children in a human services or childcare setting.