Darke County Job and Family Services
Social Services Worker 2 - Ongoing Unit
Full Time Employment (a job working 40 hours per week or more)
JOB SUMMARY
Provides case counseling and case management to clients and their families. Maintains working knowledge of community resources and makes immediate referrals for services as applicable. Prepares case plans and provides supportive services to assist families in meeting case plan objectives. Prepares and files summaries for motions and testifies in court. Provides placement services for children (i.e., prepares child for placement, gather documentation for placement options/alternatives, etc.). Serves as an on-call social service worker (i.e. weekends, holidays, after business hours) to assist in emergency situations. Specific responsibilities will be reviewed at interview.
CAREER LEVEL
Entry-Level
EDUCATION LEVEL
Bachelor's (4-year +) Degree
EXPERIENCE/CERTIFICATION REQUIRED:
Must have a bachelor’s degree in human services-related studies OR a bachelor’s degree in a related field and have been employed for at least two years in a human services occupation and any combination of education, training, and experience which evidences and advanced knowledge, principles and methodology of social work. Must have a valid driver’s license, ability to operate a motor vehicle. Background check required.
SALARY/BENEFITS
$22.29 per hour, additional compensation for afterhours / on-call duties. Benefits include group health insurance, prescription plan, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, wellness program, paid vacation (after 120 days), paid sick leave, paid holidays, hybrid remote work option after one year of employment, deferred compensation plans available, and Ohio Public Employees Retirement System. Opportunity for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLY:
Submit a resume to Carla E. Allen, 631 Wagner Ave., Greenville, OH 45331 or email Darke-Job-Applications@jfs.ohio.gov (SSW 2 in subject line)
