Placement Child Welfare Caseworker (Adoptions)

What You Will Do – Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Job Title: Placement Child Welfare Caseworker
Requisition #: 716203-012925 and 716407-012925
Primary Location: Ohio-Franklin County-Columbus
Work Locations: 4071 E. Main Street, 43213
Bargaining Unit/Exempt: Bargaining Unit
Schedule: Full-time, Monday-Friday, 10:00am – 6:00pm (no lunch)
Minimum Starting Salary: $22.83/hour
Posting Start Date: 01/29/2025
Posting Close Date: 02/08/2025 at end of business/5:00pm EST*
Posting Extended Date: 02/28/2025 at end if business/5:00pm EST*

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 client services via counseling families and youth in preparation of the adoptive process and post-adoptive issues; counsels children in long term foster care; completes and updates home studies via home visits and evaluates adoptive applicants; conducts and coordinates educational and support groups for families and youth; participates in case reviews and evaluates needs of children for matching to adoptive home; may complete Child Study Inventories; may transport children to appointments or other meetings.
• Prepares and maintains agency statistical and documentary material, including summaries, reports, forms, correspondence, etc.
• Prepares records forms, reports and other documents in legalizing adoptions.
• Participates in staff development meetings and training. Assists in emancipation programming and coordinates quarterly life skill classes.
• Communicates and coordinates with other agencies for services; instructs parents regarding other Agency services and other post-adoptive assistance.
• Collaborates with the Therapeutic Arts Program and engages in assignments related to youth actively involved in that program.
• 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
• Wellness Solutions (EAP) Program
• 7.25% salary increase over your first year per current collective bargaining agreement
• Personal and Financial Wellness opportunities through the Franklin County ThriveOn Program
• Hybrid working environment
• More!

What will make you successful:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in social work or related area. LSW will be considered equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in social work.
• Must be computer proficient.

Certifications or Licensure:

• Valid Ohio Driver’s License required.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• No

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.

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.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $22.83 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to Relocate:

• Columbus, OH 43213: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

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