Child Welfare Caseworkers - Intake at Summit County Children Services in Akron, Ohio

Job Description:

JOB OPPORTUNITY

Are you someone who wants to directly impact the lives of the most vulnerable children in your community? Are you looking for work with a purpose?

Summit County Children Services (SCCS) is an innovative public child protection agency looking for individuals to join our team who share our commitment to the safety, permanency, and well-being of all children in Summit County.

SCCS cultivates an environment that respects, celebrates, and supports our employees and the people we serve. If you excel in teamwork and collaboration, building relationships, planning, and organizing, and enjoy an environment where each day brings something new you may thrive on our team.

SCCS currently has multiple openings for Child Welfare Caseworkers - Intake.

Starting Salary: $24.00/ hr.

Child Welfare Caseworkers play a crucial role in building upon the strengths within a family to help them create or maintain a stable and nurturing home for their children. The caseworker’s goal is to safeguard the well-being of children while empowering families. In doing so, the caseworker assesses family situations, intervenes to the extent necessary when child safety is at risk, and collaborates with community resources to strengthen families. Time is spent visiting family and foster homes, collaborating with community providers, gathering information,
attending court hearings, completion of assessment tools and case documentation.

A bachelor’s or master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, Sociology, Criminal Justice, Child and Family Development, Human Development and Family Studies, or other human services related field is required for this position; and

Two (2) years casework experience in public child welfare, mental health, or family services agency is preferred.

A valid Ohio Driver’s License with no more than six (6) points and use of an insured vehicle are required for this position. 

SCCS provides:

• Hybrid and/or flexible work schedules;
• Paid holidays, personal leave, and sick leave;
• Generous vacation;
• Paid Parental Leave
• Highly competitive and comprehensive medical benefits, including prescription, dental,
  vision, wellness incentives;
• On-site continuing education and training;
• Tuition and licensure reimbursement;
• Continuing education flex time;
• Public service loan forgiveness eligibility;
• Onsite employee mental health supports and wellness room;
• Mileage reimbursement at federal rate;
• Ohio Public Employee Retirement System;
• Life Insurance;
• Employee assistance program.

Come and see why Summit County is a premiere child protection agency. We look forward to introducing you to our talented leadership team, supportive environment, and learning more about your passion for this work!

See the Complete Position Description, benefits package, and APPLY at:
https://summitcountyoh.munisselfservice.com/ess/employmentopportunities/default.aspx

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