Social Services Worker 1

Position Overview:
The Social Services Worker 1 position receives and responds to requests, referrals, or complaints of adult and child abuse/neglect; completes necessary documentation including reports, forms, summaries, case notes, etc.; and gathers, analyzes, and inputs data for reporting into SACWIS and ODAPS. In addition, this position supervises parent/child visits; transports or arranges transportation for customers to various appointments; maintains case files; prepares cases for court subpoenas; and assists Social Services Worker 2s with various duties.

Benefits to joining our team:

Starting rate $18.80
Full-time employment
Impressive benefits package: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, public retirement, and more
12 paid holidays
Paid vacation days
15 paid sick leave days per year
Employee Wellness Program

Applications can be downloaded from www.carrollcountyjfs.com or picked up at Carroll County Job and Family Services or OhioMeansJobs Carroll County.

How to apply:
-Mail application to:  PO Box 219, Carrollton, OH 44615
-Email application to:  carrollcountydjfs@gmail.com
-Fax application to:  330-627-3904

Applications are due 12/10/2024

Minimum Qualifications:

An associates’s degree in Social Work or a related field is preferred. You must be able to pass a criminal background check, drug screen, and employment reference check. You must also have a clean driving record and valid Driver’s License.

Essential Job Functions:

Receives and responds to requests, referrals, or complaints (phone, letter, or in-person) of adult and child abuse and/or neglect.
Refers information to supervisors and/or case workers for further action.
Completes necessary documentation including reports, forms, summaries, case notes, etc.
Gathers, analyzes, and inputs data for Children Services reporting through SACWIS and Adult Protective Services reporting through ODAPS.
Ensures that data is current, and that appropriate information is received by the case worker.
Monitors system to ensure compliance with local, State, and Federal rules and regulations.
Prepares and distributes reports for Agency and State purposes.
Supervises parent/child visits.
Transports or arranges transportation for customers to various appointments.
Assists Social Services Worker 2s with various duties to help families access needed services.
Records accurate and complete information of case contacts in SACWIS.
Data entry for financial assistance programs such as KPIP and PASSS.
Maintains case files.
Scans and uploads documents into Traverse and maintains these documents in the proper taxonomy.
Prepares cases for court subpoenas.
Maintains and increases knowledge and skills through attendance at meetings, conferences, training seminars, and in-service training sessions. May require overnight travel.
Provides culturally competent service to customers, the public, and colleagues.
Performs additional duties and assignments as required.
Meets all job safety requirements and all applicable OSHA safety standards that pertain to essential functions.
Demonstrates the ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with supervisor, employees, co-workers, and the public.
Maintains regular and predictable attendance.
Remains informed of current developments and procedures pertinent to duties.
Performs other related tasks, duties, and responsibilities as required or assigned.