Social Services Caseworker

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in behavioral science, social science, early childhood development technology, education, or related fields OR agreement to complete bachelor's degree within five years of hire.
• Knowledge of Federal, State, and Local laws, rules, and regulations governing eligibility, agency computer systems, office management, social sciences, counseling, and case plans.
• Skills in typing, word processing, interviewing, and reasoning ability (numerical, verbal, clerical, interpersonal, and physical).

Duties

• Investigates claims of abuse and neglect of children.
• Maintains a caseload of children/families requiring protective services.
• Participates in legal actions including testifying in court as necessary.
• Meets procedural deadlines that govern the management of social services cases set by the State of Ohio and ensures the documentation is complete.
• Serves on internal/external committees and attends various agency meetings.
• Develops and administers public education programs pertaining to issues related to the case assignments.
• Performs on-call status when needed.
• Ensures children are cared for in a safe environment.
• Attends to the possibility of harm coming to children, who are unable to protect themselves.
• Regularly interacts with clients, which may involve dealing with angry or hostile individuals.

Hours

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

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

Pay

$21.56/hour

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.