Placements Supervisor

Job Title: Child Welfare Caseworker Supervisor 2 – Placements
Requisition #: 712200-011425
Primary Location: Ohio-Franklin County-Columbus
Work Locations: 4071 E. Main Street, 43213
Bargaining Unit/Exempt: Exempt
Schedule: Full-time, 4 flexible 10-hour days consisting of two 12:00pm-10pm shifts and two 8:00am-6:00pm
Minimum Starting Salary: $28.33/hour
Posting Start Date: 01/14/2025
Posting Close Date: 01/24/2025 at end of business/5:00pm EST*

How to Apply:

Email your updated resume to fccshr@fccs.us.
*Submissions received after the Posting Close Date will not be considered.

Who We Are:

Franklin County Children Services (FCCS) is a large, metropolitan child welfare agency with more than 300 caseworkers and 400 support staff members dedicated to child protection and family stability. FCCS believes in investing our time and resources to attract and hire an engaged, talented, and diverse workforce that is committed to protecting children by strengthening families.

What You Will Do – Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Primarily oversees placement activities associated with locating paid placement options for youth in agency custody. Responsibilities include equitably assigning placement requests to staff; collaborating with assigned Intake Placement and service teams; (when necessary) providing direct and indirect services in absence of Placement Caseworker.
• Interfacing with network foster care, shelter care facilities and residential providers; creating solutions for placement issues; assuring efficient data entry into SACWIS for all designated placement activities, advising Placement team on policies and procedures and ensures compliance with agency and ODJFS requirements.
• Assists with supervising Placement Staff responsible for locating kinship placement options for youth in agency custody. Responsibilities include equitably assigning home study requests to staff; collaborating with assigned Placement Caseworker and service teams; when necessary, providing direct and indirect services in absence of Placement Caseworker; communicating with potential/approved kinship caregivers, creating solutions for placement issues; approving material assistance/financial requests, assuring efficient data entry into SACWIS for all designated home study and placement activities; reviewing completed home studies; making home study and placement decisions; preparing kinship cases for transfer to Ongoing Kinship team; advising Placement team on policies and procedures and ensures compliance with agency and ODJFS requirements.
• Screening decision making, advising staff on policies and procedures for child welfare screening practices and assessment investigation, assess service needs, provide case direction, floating supervisory duties across screening and Intake case carrying.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES:

• Assists Administration in program development, planning, evaluation, and education. Coordinates with Administrator, co-workers, and other agency departments to create solutions for concerns and devise opportunities for improvement in workflow, consistency in practice, communication, and work alignment with CFSR, CPOE, COA standards, and agency’s Guiding Principles.
• Provides coverage for co-workers and caseworkers, as needed. Leads/participates in various committees and assigned projects. Serves as a liaison for collaborations with external partners. Attends agency events.
• Establishes standards of work and ensure quality assurance of these standards. Meets regularly with all assigned direct reports reviewing and addressing issues related to: work responsibilities; productivity; work/case trends; opportunities for process and/or staff improvement; training; disciplinary concerns.
• Maintains conference notes documenting these meetings and discussed issues. Completes timely and comprehensive employee evaluations. Handles employees’ grievances. Plans routine unit meetings. Assist in interviews for staff vacancies.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

What We Offer You:

• Hiring Bonus up to $1,500
• Quality, Low-Cost Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Generous Vacation, Sick and Personal leave accruals and 10 paid holidays
• Retirement Pension through the Ohio Public employment Retirement System
• 457(b) retirement savings plan through Ohio Deferred Compensation
• No Cost Life Insurance Coverage up to $50,000
• Tuition Reimbursement
• EAP Program
• 7.25% in salary increases in the first year
• A true hybrid working environment!
• Personal and Financial Wellness opportunities through the Franklin County ThriveOn Program
• More!

What you bring to the role:

• Master’s degree in social work or related area and 3 years child welfare/social work experience, including relevant supervisor or administrative skills
• OR bachelor’s degree in social work or related area and 4 years post degree child welfare/social work experience.
• Must be computer proficient.

What we hope you bring to the role:

• LISW
• Previous assistance with administrative assignments experience desirable;
• Previous management/leadership experience desired
• Ability to clearly communicate verbally and in written form.

Certifications or Licensure:

• Must have a valid Ohio Driver’s License with automobile insurance that complies with agency policy.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None

ADA Statement: Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. Franklin County Children Services is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs, and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

What is the Work Environment Like?

• Typical hybrid office environment. May be asked to visit other FCCS sites, homes or other facilities.

To learn more about FCCS, please visit our careers page at www.fccs.us.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.