Website Franklin County Children Services
Protecting Children by Strengthening Families
Primary Location: Ohio-Franklin County-Columbus
Work Location: 4071 E. Main Street, 43213
Requisition #: 711430-032725
Bargaining Unit/Exempt: Non-Bargaining
FLSA Status: Exempt
Job Type: Part-Time
Schedule: 1st/2nd Shift – Flexible 10-hour shift (10am – 10pm) to include some weekends
Minimum Starting Salary: $28.96 per hour
Number of Openings: 1
Posting Start Date: 03/26/2025
Posting Close Date: 04/05/2025 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:
Coordinates and supervises support staff and caseworkers in the screening department; provides clinical, administrative, and supportive guidance and supervision to staff. The employee will help the agency achieve CFSR standards and help ensure service delivery that focuses on Safety, Permanency and Well-being for the families served by the agency.
Supervise and advise staff on policies and procedures for screening child welfare casework: assess service needs, case direction, contact community resources and decision making.
Assign child welfare cases to service teams.
Educate team to non-mandated and mandated reporters on screening practices and agency interventions.
Review instructional material and share information on new procedures and methods or treatment.
Perform crisis intervention/counseling; provide direct and indirect services in absence of caseworker.
Conducts employee evaluations and other personnel documents.
Conducts unit meetings and consultations; attends required management and agency meetings.
What We Offer You:
Hiring Bonus up to $1,500
Quality benefits including low-Cost Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
Generous Vacation, Sick and Personal leave accruals along with 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
Personal and Financial Wellness opportunities through the Franklin County ThriveOn Program
A true hybrid work environment!
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What will make you successful in this role:
Master’s degree in social work or related area and 3 years child welfare/social work experience; or Bachelor’s degree in social work or related area and 4 years post degree child welfare/social work experience.
What we hope you bring to the role:
LISW licensure; Experience with providing Child Welfare supervision (Screening) and staff training (preferred)
Certifications or Licensure:
Valid Ohio Driver’s License-Required
Upon hire-agency required automobile insurance in the amount of $100,000 per person and $300,000 per accident
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Screening Child Welfare Caseworkers
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.
Job-specific Physical Requirements:
Ability to operate standard office equipment in the performance of job functions.
Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
Ability to occasionally lift and move objects weighing 10 – 15 lbs.
Occasional pushing, pulling, kneeling, reaching, and standing.
What is the Work Environment Like?
Typical hybrid office environment with eligibility to work remotely.
To learn more about FCCS, please visit our careers page.
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.