Social Worker Assistant

Summitkids; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Summitkids in Akron, OH is seeking a Social Worker Assistant / Case Aide to support the child welfare casework team and assist with services to caregivers, children, and families served.

The role emphasizes assessing child safety and risk when interacting with children and families, and upholds SCCS's mission, vision, and values while delivering services.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in a human services field.
• Two years’ experience working directly with families and/or children in a human services or childcare setting.

Responsibilities

• Support the child welfare casework team in providing services to caregivers, children, and families served.
• Assess child safety and risk when interfacing with children and families served.

Education

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

Job description

Schedule Shifts:
Monday-Friday; 10:00am-6:00pm
Monday-Thursday; 9:00am-7:00pm
Tuesday-Friday; 9:00am-7:00pm

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 is committed 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 adheres 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.

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.