Summit County Children Services is a progressive child welfare agency located in Northeast Ohio that offers a wide variety of career opportunities in child welfare and support positions. Our professional work environment includes an on-site training facility and excellent employee benefits. We also offer:
| Title | SWA/SSA |
| Full/Part -Time | Full Time |
| Salary (Hourly) | $20.50/hr. |
| Schedule | Tuesday - Friday; 9:00am - 7:00pm |
Summary
The Social Worker Assistant/Social Service Aide (“Case Aide”) is responsible for supporting the child welfare casework team in provision of services to caregivers, children, and families served by Summit County Children Services, including assessment of child safety and risk when interfacing with children and families served.
The Case Aide is committed to practicing cultural competence by working respectfully and effectively with people of all cultures, classes, races, genders, ethnic backgrounds, religions, sexual orientations, mental and physical abilities, ages, and appearances in a manner that respects and preserves the dignity of all. The Case Aide adheres to SCCS’ mission, vision, and values at all times.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and/or Experience
Associate degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, Sociology, Criminal Justice, Child and Family Development, Human Development and Family Studies, or other human services related field; or
Two (2) years’ experience working directly with families and/or children in a human services or childcare setting.
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| Title | Caseworker |
| Full/Part -Time | Full Time |
| Salary (Hourly) | $24.75/hr. (Bachelors Degree) $27.00/hr. (Masters Degree) |
| Schedule | Monday - Friday; 8:30am-4:30pm |
Summary
The Child Welfare (CW) Caseworker is responsible for the continuous assessment of abuse, neglect and other forms of maltreatment of children in the agency’s care and custody and intervening for their safety when warranted. CW Caseworkers focus on ensuring the social, physical, psychological and emotional well-being of their clients. CW Caseworkers work with law enforcement, the court system, childcare providers, community services, families and relatives to ensure the permanency, safety and well-being of all children with whom they work.
The CW Caseworker is committed to practicing cultural competence by working respectfully and effectively with people of all cultures, classes, races, genders, ethnic backgrounds, religions, sexual orientations, mental and physical abilities, ages and appearances in a manner that respects and preserves the dignity of all. The CW Caseworker commits to adhere to SCCS’ mission, vision and values at all times.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and/or Experience
Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Counseling (non-school related), Psychology, Sociology, Criminal Justice, Child and Family Development or Human Development and Family Studies; or MSW, MSSA or Master’s in Counseling (non-school related) required.
Two (2) years casework experience in public child welfare, mental health or family services agency preferred.
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