Child Welfare Caseworker - Intake & Investigations
Job Title: Child Welfare Caseworker – Intake & Investigations
Primary Location: Ohio-Franklin County-Columbus
Work Location: 4071 E. Main Street, 43213
Bargaining Unit/Exempt: Bargaining Unit
Schedule: Full-Time
Minimum Starting Salary: $22.33/hour
Posting Start Date: 10/11/2024
Posting Close Date: Before end of business, 5:00pm on 10/21/2024
Number of Openings: 5
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:
- Under close supervision, provides direct service through the following activities:
- Investigates allegations of abuse, neglect, dependency, delinquency and unruliness by gathering data from relatives, neighbors, police, schools, etc.
- Verifies need for services; interviews children, families, witnesses and collateral sources for assessment of risk and crisis services to children
- Counsels with clients
- Visits homes to investigate child protective situations and monitor family situation
- Visits other locations to make contact with children who may be at risk.
- Reviews and assesses cases
- Receives and writes reports of child maltreatment and unruliness
- Writes investigative assessments of child maltreatment and unruliness
- Processes investigative reports according to time frames
- Completes MEFRAMs as required.
- Crisis intervention - Performs emergency placements.
- Prepares court reports, attends court sessions, testifies on findings of investigation, and makes recommendations to court.
- Attends staff development training meetings, unit meetings and supervisory conferences; transports children; communicates and coordinates with community services.
- 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 11 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
- Additional Raises over the next three years (based on continuous service)
- Personal and Financial Wellness opportunities through the Franklin County ThriveOn Program
- More!
What will make you successful:
Minimum Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in social work or other human services related field such as sociology, psychology. criminal justice, mental health counseling, etc.
Preferred Qualifications:
- LSW will be considered equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in social work.
- PC proficient including MS Office Suite
- Bilingual is a plus
Certifications or Licensure:
- Valid Ohio Driver’s License with automobile insurance coverage that is compliant with FCCS policy
- Travel can occasionally include out of state travel which may require airline travel
- Must be able to provide own reliable transportation
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 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.