Social Services Case Aide

miamicounty; Macon (OH); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

HSA County Contribution

Dental

Vision

Life & AD&D Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

OPERS Retirement

Deferred Compensation

Paid Vacation & Sick Time

Paid Holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition Discounts

Fitness Center Discounts

Job summary

The Miami County Board of Commissioners seeks a Social Services Case Aide to assist case workers by interviewing, screening and monitoring clients, as well as performing general clerical duties. You will support in locating services, transporting clients and documenting needs, under supervision.

Hours are typically 8am–5pm, Monday through Friday, with possible variation. The role involves ensuring safety of children, may require driving, and may include court testimony as needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Valid Ohio driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Assists, interviews, and screens incoming and ongoing reports of child abuse, neglect and/or dependency.
• Provides technical assistance to Social Services Workers in completing case work.
• Interviews and monitors clients, collects verifications, documents client needs, discusses service alternatives, and initiates referrals as assigned.
• May testify in court and may drive for work purposes.
• Performs miscellaneous duties and attends trainings and meetings.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent, valid Ohio driver’s license

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY:

The purpose of the Social Services Case Aide is to assistSocial Services Case Workers by assisting, interviewing, and screening/monitoring incoming and ongoing clients. Also performs general clerical duties and aids Social Services personnel.

QUALIFICATIONS:

High School Diploma or equivalent, valid Ohio driver’s license.

DUTIES:

Assists, interviews, and screens incoming and ongoing reports of child abuse, neglect and/or dependency to the agency. Provides technical assistance to Social Services Workers in completing case work. Interviews and monitors clients, collect necessary verifications, documenting client needs, discussing service alternatives, assisting in the location of goods and services, transporting clients, making contacts with service providers, and initiating referrals as assigned.

Performs miscellaneous duties, attends training and meetings. May be required to testify in court. May be required to drive for work purposes.

These duties are illustrative only and you may perform some or all of these duties or other job-related duties as assigned.

UNUSUAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

The Social Services Case Aide is responsible for ensuring that children are cared for in a safe environment. The incumbent must attend to the possibility of harm coming to children, who are unable to protect themselves. This position requires attention to ensure that actions do not create dangerous situations for children. These children are incapable of protecting themselves from physical, mental, and/or sexual abuse. This position involves regular exposure to environmental factors (e.g., cold, excessive heat, noise, fumes, vibration, dirt) during interviews and meetings conducted outside of the office. The incumbent may occasionally interact with angry or hostile clients.

HOURS:

Monday – Friday, 8am – 5pm (Hours may vary due to the needs of the agency outside of normal working hours)

PAY:

$17.82/hour

FLSA:

Non-Exempt from Overtime

BENEFITS:

• Medical
• Health Savings Account County Contribution
• Dental
• Vision
• Life & AD&D Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts for Health & Dependent Care
• OPERS Retirement with Employer Contribution of 14% (Higher for Law Enforcement)
• Deferred Compensation Programs
• Paid Vacation & Sick Time
• Paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Discounts
• Fitness Center Discounts

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER STATEMENT:

The Miami County Board of Commissioners, including those agencies under other elected officials, is an equal opportunity employer and does not make employment decisions in a discriminatory manner based on race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disabilities that can be reasonably accommodated, or veteran status. The County complies with all applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations.

This policy prohibits both discrimination based on any of the above-listed protected characteristics, retaliation against a person who opposes or complains about prohibited conduct, or participates in any way in the complaint, investigation, or reasonable accommodation processes.