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
| Job Title | SWA/SSA – Hotline |
| Full Time/Part Time | Full Time |
| Salary | $20.50 |
| Work Schedule | Monday-Friday 11 am to 7 pm Monday-Friday 2 pm to 10 pm |
Job Description
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.
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
Associates Degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, Sociology, Criminal Justice, Child and Family Development, or Human Development and Family Studies; or
Two (2) years’ experience working directly with families and/or children in a human services or childcare setting.
APPLY on our county website:
| Job Title | Child Welfare Caseworker |
| Full Time/Part Time | Full Time |
| Salary | $24.75 – Bachelor’s Degree $27.00 – Master’s Degree |
| Work Schedule | Monday – Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm |
Job Description
Child Welfare Caseworkers play a crucial role in building upon the strengths within a family to help them create or maintain a stable and nurturing home for their children. The caseworker’s goal is to safeguard the well-being of children while empowering families. In doing so, the caseworker assesses family situations, intervenes to the extent necessary when child safety is at risk, and collaborates with community resources to strengthen families. Time is spent visiting family and foster homes, collaborating with community providers, gathering information, attending court hearings, completion of assessment tools and case documentation.
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:
