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Guernsey County Children Services Child Welfare Caseworker in Cambridge, Ohio
Position available at Guernsey County Children Services, Cambridge, Ohio
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THIS IS A BARGAINING UNIT POSITION
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POSITION TITLE: Intake Caseworker
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STARTING RANGE: $17.86 per hour base wage CW I -- incoming workers from another unit retain their CW level
SELECTION PROCEDURE: A qualification review and structured interview process
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:* * Provides social casework services to abused and neglected children and their families. Completes assessments and/or investigations of reports of abuse or neglect of children to determine risk. Works with family to ensure safety. Works closely with courts, schools, mental health, and various community agencies to coordinate and provide intervention services for families. Performs paid emergency duty services on a rotating basis.
EDUCATION/MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor's Degree in Social Work with LSW beneficial or license eligible in the State of Ohio, or bachelor's degree in related field. Prefer candidates who have completed Core training of the Ohio Child Welfare Training Program. Must hold a valid Ohio driver's license and maintain automobile liability insurance. Excellent oral and written communication skills required. Ability to relate to individuals from various social, economic, and cultural backgrounds. Must pass pre-employment drug and criminal background checks.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE: All applicants must submit a resume, a letter of interest and any other documents that demonstrate applicable training and skills for this position to the Business Director by Friday, June 28th, 2024, at noon.
All forms must be submitted to Tacy Bates, Guernsey County Children Services, 274 Highland Avenue, Cambridge, Ohio 43725 (email tacy.bates@jfs.ohio.gov) (to be date stamped) within the posting time frame. Guernsey County Children Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.