SCCS Career Opportunities

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:

  • Liberal vacation
  • Health plan w/ prescription drug, optical, and dental coverage
  • 15 days sick leave per year
  • 2 paid personal days per year
  • 13 paid holidays (including birthday)
  • Tuition and licensure reimbursement 
  • Mileage reimbursement
  • Ohio Public Employee Retirement System (OPERS)
  • On-site continuing education and training 
  • Public service loan forgiveness eligibility 
  • Onsite employee mental health supports and wellness room
Posted 1 month ago
TitleCaseworker
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.

Apply on our county website by clicking this link:

https://summitcountyoh.munisselfservice.com/ess/EmploymentOpportunities/JobDetail.aspx?req=20255700&sreq=14&form=CSCW&desc=PROTECTIVE%20CASEWORKER

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) Casewo...