Social Services Worker I - Childcare Eligibility/Licensing and Case Aide

Salary : $17.69 HourlyLocation : Mount Vernon, OHJob Type : Full-timeJob Number : 220000157Department : Job & Family ServicesDivision : Social ServicesOpening Date : 02 / 21 / 2025 Objectives Provide services to childcare applicants and provider to assist Knox County Families. Provide support to families involved with Social Services including supervising parent / child visits. Essential FunctionsESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS : Evaluates safety and risk of all children being served in all interactions. Recruit, train, and certify agency supervised childcare providers. Process applications for new Type B, Type A and In-home aide providers.Facilitate provisional and ongoing licensing of county childcare providers.Complete required periodic inspections, monitor and evaluate homes on an ongoing basis. Recertify childcare provider homes as determined necessary by existing rules and legislation. Maintain a file of required documentation for each childcare provider.Assist childcare providers with Kinderconnect Program regarding attendance, pay and TAPS (in / out).Accept and investigate referrals and complaints made against childcare home providers.Determine childcare eligibility for families in Knox County. Obtain required verifications for childcare applicants to determine eligibility for assistance. Utilize childcare data systems to enter required information in a timely manner to determine family eligibility. Utilize EDMS to scan all documents required to support eligibility of the family. Attend state required training for updates and changes as offered. Supervise parent / child visitations at KCDJFS and / or other locations. Documents casework in SACWIS. Scans and documents information into EDMS / TRAVERSE. Attends and participates in necessary court hearings; supervision and training; family team meetings; case reviews; semi-annual reviews; individual and group supervision sessions; team and staff meetings and any other relevant training or agency meeting. Performs other related duties as assigned. Job Standards The minimum qualifications are as follows : 1) completion of undergraduate major core coursework or two years' technical training in behavioral science, social science, early childhood development technology, education or related field; or 2) four courses in behavioral science one of which must be in child development, or two years' experience in behavioral science of which six months must be in the area of child development, one course or six months experience in business mathematics, one course or six months experience in interviewing, one course or six months experience in typing, keyboarding or word processing; or 3) education, training and / or experience in an amount equal to the Minimum Qualifications sated above. Applicant must also have a valid driver's license and pass a background check. Supplemental InformationNON-ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS : Performs related non-essential functions as needed.I. JOB REQUIREMENTSEquipment : Computer, printer, copy machine, fax machine, automobile, scanner, telephone / cellular phone, and other standard business office equipment.Critical Skills / Expertise : Ability to professionally and respectfully communicate, define problems, collect data, establish facts then analyze and draw valid conclusions based on the collected information; execute verbal instructions technical in nature; prepare concise and accurate written assessments and documentation; handle sensitive inquiries from and contacts with community service providers and stakeholders; maintain confidentially, work cooperatively with other agency staff, service providers and community partners. Must have knowledge and skill in the following areas : Child Development, Family Systems Theory, Crisis Intervention, Domestic Violence Issues and Substance Abuse Issues. II. DIFFICULTY OF WORKWork consisting of complex, varied, standardized and non-standardized tasks requiring application of numerous laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures. Individual must be able to professionally address and work with potentially irate customers.III. RESPONSIBILITYIndividual must demonstrate multi-tasking and organizational skills. Individual must adhere to departmental rules and procedures regarding confidentiality due to the nature of information that is accessed. Individual makes choices or decisions without supervisory input on most daily activities, such as establishing priorities or making referrals to other agencies. Supervisor does provide general guidance but allows the individual the ability to plan the procedures and methods to accomplish objectives. Individual must perform as a team player. Errors in work may cause inaccuracies in reports, records, or technical data resulting in inaccurate or incomplete information.IV. PERSONAL WORK RELATIONSHIPSContact is with co-workers, employees from public and private sector organizations and the public. The purpose of these contacts is to guide and direct, check on progress of work assigned, coordinating services, and job development / referrals, make recommendations and handle questions about department, programs and client concerns.V. PHYSICAL EFFORT AND WORK ENVIRONMENTPhysical Requirements : Individual performs light work, which may require lifting up to fifty (50) pounds occasionally. Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state, and local standards. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to manipulate objects; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand and walk.The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and / or move up to ten (10) pounds, occasionally lift and / or move up to twenty-five (25) pounds and rarely lift and / or move up to fifty (50) pounds.Visual Activity : Individual may perform computer work for long periods of time. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.Job Location : The minimum work conditions for the position indicate that the individual is exposed to both inside and outside. Individual is also exposed to noise.N / A01 I understand and accept that, depending upon the position for which I am applying, if I am employed by Knox County, my employment may be for no definite period of time and I may be terminated, with or without cause or notice at any time, at the opinion of either Knox County, or myself. I understand that no representative of Knox County, other than an Appointing Authority, has any authority to enter into any agreement or to make any agreement with me contrary to the foregoing, except that an Appointing Authority of Knox County may do so in writing under specific limited circumstances. Yes No 02 I understand and accept that, if I am selected for employment, my initial and continued employment may be conditioned upon my passing any medical examination that the employer deems necessary to determine whether I can physically perform the essential functions of the position, with reasonable accommodation when necessary. I understand and accept that this will include drug, alcohol, or substance abuse testing. Yes No 03 If employed, I understand and accept that, depending on the department in which I am applying for employment, I may be required to work evening or night shifts including weekends, be on call, and / or work mandatory overtime hours. I also understand and accept that I am required to abide by all rules and regulations of the Knox County Appointing Authority. Yes No 04 I understand and accept that if any information required in this application is found to be falsified or intentionally excluded, my application may be disqualified from further consideration. I further understand and accept that if I am employed by a Knox County Appointing Authority, I may be subject to disciplinary action, including termination, if any information required by this application has been falsified or intentionally excluded. Yes No 05 I understand and accept that the employer requires a high degree of integrity and confidentiality of its employees. I understand that the employer will use screening procedures to evaluate my qualifications and suitability for employment, including but not limited to interviews, criminal record checks, driving record checks, written testing, reference checks, background investigations, psychological evaluations, and drug testing. I also acknowledge that I may be subject to other screening procedures not specifically listed above, and that may be a prerequisite to my appointment. Yes No 06 I hereby authorize the employers, schools, and personal references named in this application to provide information regarding me to the employer. I further authorize the release of personal, academic, and other records to the employer. Yes No 07 I solemnly swear that all of the information furnished in this employment application is true, accurate, and complete to the best of my knowledge. I authorize investigation of all statements contained in this application. I understand that any misrepresentation or falsification of the information provided may lead to withdrawal of an employment offer or termination following employment. I recognize that my future employment with the employer will be jeopardized if I engage in substance abuse, illegal drug abuse, or alcohol abuse. Any background check conducted as part of the hiring process shall be in compliance with State and Federal law, including the Fair Credit Reporting Act and EEOC Enforcement guidelines and Knox County policies. Applicants are hereby advised that State and Federal law may disqualify an individual with a particular criminal history from employment in certain positions. Reference the following link to view a summary of your rights under the Fair Credit Reporting Act : https : / / www.consumer.ftc.gov / sites / default / files / articles / pdf / pdf-0096-fair-credit-reporting-act.pdf Therefore, in consideration of my employment application being reviewed and considered by a Knox County, Ohio, Appointing Authority, I, being at least 18 years of age and under no legal disability on behalf of my heirs and assigns, hereby release and hold harmless Knox County, Ohio and any of its agents, employees, Appointing Authorities, related officials from any and all liability, whatever type and nature, resulting from the administration of any such screening procedures and / or release of the results there from.By typing your name - you are effectively agreeing and signing this application. 08 How did you hear about this position? County Website Social Media OhioMeansJobs Indeed Professional Association Website News Outlet Word of Mouth Other Required Question

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