Social Services Worker 3 (Home Provider Specialist) (4916-12)

Socket.dev; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Public Employee Retirement System

Free On-Site Parking

Wellness incentives

Job summary

Hamilton County Job and Family Services in Cincinnati, OH is hiring a Social Services Worker 3 (Home Provider Specialist). You will independently inspect licensed home providers, monitor programs, and ensure compliance with regulations while maintaining patient and family records.

This role requires strong analytical skills and the ability to coordinate with community agencies. The position includes a comprehensive benefits package, background checks, and potential for hybrid remote work.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of public relations, counseling, interviewing, and social sciences
• Ability to write concise reports, collect data, and maintain program documentation
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements and local laws

Responsibilities

• Survey, monitor, and inspect licensed home providers and their home-based business; complete visits and provide supervision
• Maintain caseload data in an integrated system including demographics, histories, and payment reconciliation
• Attend conferences and training and perform other related duties as assigned

Skills

Public relations

Counseling

Interviews

Documentation

Education

Associates degree in social services or related field

Job description

Social Services Worker 3 (Home Provider Specialist) (4916-12)

Be part of our Team! We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities in all employment practices. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law. We are a second-chance employer and a recovery friendly workplace.

Highly Competitive Employee Benefits Package and Generous Paid Time Off: 11 Paid Holidays, Immediately Begin Accruing Paid Vacation and Sick Time, and Paid Parental Leave. Ohio Public Employee Retirement System which includes 14% Employer Contribution AND a defined benefit option. Highly Competitive and Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical, HRA, Dental, Vision, Employer-Paid Life Insurance, Long-Term Disability, Tuition Reimbursement, Public Service Loan Forgiveness Eligibility, Free On-Site Parking, Wellness Incentives, robust Employee Assistance Program, access to Free Medical and Rx through Marathon Health, plus expansive Behavioral and Mental Health Resources, and More!

DEADLINE TO APPLY

9/22/2026

WORK LOCATION

Hamilton County Central Campus 1701 Patricia McCollum Way Cincinnati, OH 45237

WORK HOURS

80 hours Bi-weekly (Potential for Hybrid Remote Work Schedule)

HOURLY SALARY

$21.22

NOTE: Applicants for positions with Hamilton County Job and Family Services are subject to background screening in accordance with the document: Offenses that May Disqualify Candidates for Employment. Convictions from this list may disqualify a candidate for employment with HCJFS. Applicants for Children’s Services positions cannot provide foster care for children in the custody of Hamilton County.

REQUIREMENTS (EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION)

• Completion of an Associates degree in social services or related field.
• OR 2 years related work experience

AGENCY-PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Prior work experience in early childhood education and or child growth and development.

JOB DUTIES (SUMMARY)

• Independently surveys, monitors, evaluates and inspects licensed child care home providers and their home based business operation which includes initial, annual and interim inspection visits evaluates, monitors, and provides on-going supervision of licensed home providers. Responsible for timely completion of all initial. annual and interim visits as assigned, in addition to timely updates in all required computer systems. Interprets federal and state regulations and local laws. Responsible for compliance of licensed providers with federal, state, and local laws and takes regulatory action on non-compliance. Responsible for observing interaction of home provider with children in the home. Also responsible for monitoring and evaluating programming and equipment in provider’s home child care setting and making recommendations for corrective action as needed. Responds to problems encountered in the family child care home setting and provides assistance as needed. Responsible for providing on-going consultation services and supervising the service delivery by on-site visits and monitoring user feedback.
• Maintains caseload in a timely and accurate manner by use of an integrated computerized data collection system by direct data entry which includes demographics, background, training, histories, placement tracking, events screen, evaluations, payment reconciliation and other supportive data for compliance with federal, state and local requirements. Responsible for establishing and maintaining communications with internal department staff, community and governmental agencies.
• Attends conferences and training.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of: public relations; office practices and procedures; agency policies and procedures; government structure and process; counseling; interviewing; social sciences (sociology, psychology, criminal justice, social work)
• Ability to: write meaningful, concise and accurate reports, define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions; maintain all necessary program documentation; make appointments; gather, collate and classify information about data, people or things; handle sensitive inquiries from and contacts with officials and general public.

ESSENTIAL JOB FACTORS

• Must undergo a background check via the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Identification and Investigation (BCI). Must have a car, valid driver’s license issued by the state of residency and required auto liability insurance.
• Must have cell phone availability during working hours-cell phone stipend eligible.

POSITION SPECIFIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Standing entire length of home visit (an hour or longer); conducts home visits during warmest months of the year (no air conditioning) significant walking during home visit, and frequent walking to and from court; frequently enter and exit motor vehicle; frequently climbing and descending stairs; sitting for extended period while driving; able to quickly exit hazardous/dangerous situations that could involve violent clients, violent relatives, vicious animals, insects, rodents, unstable structures, etc.

BACKGROUND CHECKS REQUIRED

• State Automated Child Welfare Information System (SACWIS)
• State Child/Abuse Neglect Central Registry Check for any state in which the applicant resided within the last five years
• Ohio Bureau of Criminal Identification Investigation (BCI)
• FBI
• National Sex Offender Public website (WWW.NSOPW.Gov) Code 5101:2-5-09 must be conductedfor each prospective employee