Details
12/30/2024
Ashland County Social Service Worker I
Ashland County JFS
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Receives and directs where appropriate incoming calls to the unit; Monitors the service delivery of county social service providers; Provides direct service to clients per caseworker/supervisor instruction; Assists clients with referrals and with obtaining emergency needs through community resources; Assists clients with obtaining information, completing forms, understanding programs and procedures; Provides supervision/child care while parents are being interviewed; Creates flyers, brochures, etc. for marketing, recruitment or general information; Submits criminal records requests; Distributes foster care/adoption information; Delivers legal documentation to court and/or prosecutors’ office; Completes forms and enrollments for foster children; Gathers information from other agencies or law enforcement as directed by supervisor; Assist with monitoring visitation: Manage front desk.
QUALIFICATIONS:
(1) Associate’s degree in social work or related field (2) Minimum 1 year of work experience in child welfare (3) A valid Ohio driver's license (4) All positions are subject to employment verification, criminal background check, fingerprinting, alcohol and drug screening, motor vehicle report check, and approval by the Ashland County Commissioners.
APPLICATION DETAILS:
Interested candidates should submit: (1) a cover letter (2) a resume (3) a list with three professional references (4) and a completed civil service application to Linda Allton via email: Linda.Allton@jfs.ohio.gov or by mail at: Ashland County Department of Job & Family Services, 15 West Fourth St., Ashland, Oh 44805
