Out of Home Case Worker

Lucas County Children Services; Toledo, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Lucas County Children Services is seeking an Out of Home Care Worker to provide casework services that match children in need of placement with LCCS/network foster care homes, group homes, or treatment institutions where individual needs can be met. The role requires an Associate degree in human services related studies and the ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends.

Starting pay is $24.34 per hour for 35 hours per week, with an Equal Opportunity Employer commitment

Qualifications

• Associates degree in human services related studies.
• Ability to work flexible schedule including evenings and weekends.
• Ability to work overtime with little or no notice.
• Ability to work effectively in cross-cultural situations.

Responsibilities

• Provide casework services matching children with placement options.
• Place children within LCCS network foster care homes, group homes, or treatment institutions.
• Support abused and neglected children in the community.

Skills

Flexibility

Cross-cultural communication

Evening/weekend work

Overtime availability

Education

Associate degree in human services related studies

Job description

Out of Home Care Worker
Social Services/Direct Care

Lucas County Children Services (LCCS) is accepting applications for an Out of Home Care Worker position who would provide casework services that match children in need of placement with LCCS/network foster care homes, group homes, or treatment institutions where the individual needs of children can be met.

Candidates must possess the following minimum qualifications:

• Associates degree in human services related studies required. (i.e. Psychology, Criminal Justice, Education, Sociology)
• Residential or other personal telephone required.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evening and weekend work required.
• Ability to work overtime, often with little or no prior notice.
• 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,

Starting Pay: $24.34 per hour / 35 hours per week

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

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